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We explored the best fan and radiator setups for the Corsair Air 5400
09/10/2026
For the Corsair Air 5400, testing shows the Noctua NL-LC1-36 AIO performs best in a pull fan setup. It runs cooler than push, and adding inlet spacers isn’t worth the penalty.
Cooling a camera built to prove reality: The NF-A4x10 5V PWM in CAIM1
18/09/2026
CAIM1 is a portable camera that is being developed to generate cryptographic proof at the moment a photo or video is recorded, our NF-A4x10 5V PWM provides the cooling.
Noctua wins EHA Reader Awards 2026
28/08/2026
Noctua has received the 2026 European Hardware Association (EHA) Reader Awards for both the best fans and the best CPU coolers for the sixth year in a row.
CPU cooler clearance: Why our data sometimes deviates from the case manufacturer’s specs
07/08/2026
When it comes to the CPU cooler clearance that PC cases offer, every millimetre can count. This is why we have started taking our own measurements for popular cases.
Noctua wins ComputerBase Reader’s Choice Awards for the third year in a row
05/08/2026
We’re delighted to have once again been voted Best CPU Cooler and Best Fan Manufacturer by the ComputerBase community, securing both awards for the third year in a row.
Torture testing fans: Our validation procedures for Pulsar’s Noctua Edition mouse
21/07/2026
We've custom-engineered two dedicated validation setups to safeguard that our NF-A4x10 fan is capable of operating inside a gaming mouse.
Noctua wins European Hardware Awards 2026
01/06/2026
We’re proud to have won the EHA for Best CPU Cooler and Best Fan Series for the second year in a row, as well as the award for Best ATX Case.
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.