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The Fractal Design Ridge and the story of “less is more“
05/05/2026
Discover the best Noctua CPU cooler and GPU setup for the Fractal Design Ridge case. See how a custom duct and removing extra case fans unlocks SFF performance.
Why does it take so long to release black fan versions?
30/04/2026
Wonder why chromax.black fans take longer to launch? Black colouring additives alter how advanced polymers mould, meaning they require entirely new toolings and months of testing.
Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition: Recommended example fan curves
17/03/2026
Discover three recommended PWM fan curves for the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition and compare the test results for the Quiet, Balanced and Performance profiles to optimise your PC.
A cooler for life: Celebrating half a million mounting upgrade kits
05/02/2026
We have been providing free of charge mounting upgrade kits for our CPU coolers since 2006, enabling customers to re-use their coolers on new platforms.
How we built a ‘Noctua Edition’ Prusa MK4S 3D printer
10/12/2025
We’ve used the new Prusament PLA Noctua Beige and Prusament PLA Noctua Brown to build a custom ‘Noctua Edition’ of the Prusa MK4S 3D printer, one of the workhorses in our labs.
Understanding Noctua’s product naming scheme
03/12/2025
Learn how to navigate the naming scheme of Noctua products by understanding what the letter and number designators mean.
Noctua celebrates a triple win at the LAB501 Editorial Awards 2025
01/12/2025
We’re delighted to announce that Noctua has been honoured by LAB501, clinching Best CPU Cooler, Best Fan, and Best Power Supply in their inaugural LAB501 Editorial Awards 2025.
How Noctua fans make 45HomeLab’s HL15 chassis run cooler and quieter
16/09/2025
By opting for the Noctua upgrade option with NF-A12x25 PWM fans, HL15 users can achieve higher cooling performance and lower noise levels at the same time.
How to make the Framework Desktop run even quieter
01/09/2025
Discover how custom Noctua mods and 3D-printed parts can make the Framework Desktop PC cooler, quieter, and even more impressive.
How Noctua cooling enhancements made the Framework Desktop even better
01/09/2025
Framework & Noctua teamed up to boost thermal efficiency in their modular, AI-ready mini-PC, using the NF-A12x25 fan.