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Canales de aceleración del flujo
El impulsor del NF-A4x10 cuenta con canales de aceleración del flujo en el lado de succión. Al acelerar el flujo de aire en la parte exterior de las aspas más importante, se reduce la separación del flujo en el lado de succión y, por tanto, se consigue una mejor eficiencia y menor ruido de vórtice.
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Tamaño reducido del cubo del motor
Gracias a su diseño simplificado y compacto del motor, el cubo del motor del NF-A4x10 es más pequeño que el de los ventiladores convencionales de 4 cm. Esto hace posible una superficie de aspas mayor y, por tanto, contribuye al mayor flujo de aire y rendimiento de presión del ventilador.
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Marco AAO
Los marcos AAO (optimización acústica avanzada) de Noctua cuentan con almohadillas antivibración integradas, así como con el diseño de entrada paso a paso y las microestructuras de superficie internas (ambos propiedad de Noctua), que perfeccionan aún más la eficiencia sonora y el rendimiento del ventilador.
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Diseño de entrada paso a paso
El diseño de entrada paso a paso de Noctua añade turbulencia a la entrada de aire para facilitar la transición de flujo laminar a flujo turbulento, lo que reduce el ruido de entrada tonal, mejora la adjunción de flujo e incrementa la capacidad de succión, especialmente en entornos con espacio restringido.
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Microestructuras de superficie interna
Con los extremos de las aspas del ventilador en colisión con la capa límite creada por las Inner Surface Microstructures (microestructuras de superficie interna), la separación del flujo desde el lado de succión de las aspas mengua de forma significativa, lo que resulta en un ruido de paso entre las aspas menor, mejor flujo de aire y mayor eficiencia de presión.
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Almohadillas antivibración integradas
Las almohadillas antivibración integradas, fabricadas en silicona extrasuave, minimizan la transmisión de las vibraciones por minuto, a la vez que mantienen la compatibilidad con todos los tornillos estándar y otros sistemas de montaje.
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Smooth Commutation Drive 2
La última versión del avanzado sistema Smooth Commutation Drive de Noctua asegura una fluidez de funcionamiento espectacular al eliminar las variaciones de torsión y los ruidos de conmutación. Esto hace al NF-A4x10 notablemente silencioso incluso en distancias muy cortas.
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Rodamientos SSO2
El NF-A4x10 cuenta con la segunda generación, aún más optimizada, de los renombrados rodamientos SSO de Noctua, de eficacia probada. Con SSO2, el imán trasero se coloca más cerca del eje para proporcionar mejor estabilización, precisión y durabilidad.
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Adaptador para reducción de ruido para una flexibilidad completa
El NF-A4x10 FLX (de «Flexibilidad») se proporciona con un adaptador para reducción de ruido (L. N. A.) que reduce la velocidad máxima del ventilador de 4500 a 3700 rpm, de modo que se puede ajustar al máximo para obtener un flujo de aire superior, o bien un nivel sonoro mínimo.
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Adaptador de 3 a 2 pines y protección contra polaridad
El NF-A4x10 incluye un adaptador de Molex de 3 pines a los conectores de 2 pines utilizados en muchas tarjetas gráficas, o en dispositivos de red y almacenamiento. Un diodo integrado proporciona protección contra la polaridad en las conexiones de 2 pines.
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Conjunto de adaptador OmniJoin
Muchos dispositivos dotados de ventiladores de 40 mm utilizan conectores de ventilador propietarios, por lo que el NF-A4x10 incluye un conjunto adaptador OmniJoin de Noctua. Solo ha de cortar el cable original del ventilador, fijarlo al adaptador mediante los conectores 3M Scotchlok™ incluidos, y podrá conectar el NF-A4x10 a los conectores propietarios del ventilador.
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Extensas opciones de cableado
El cable corto principal del ventilador, de 20 cm, minimiza la acumulación de cables en las aplicaciones típicas, mientras que el cable de extensión de 30 cm incluido proporciona un alcance mayor cuando sea necesario. Los dos cables están completamente enmallados.
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6 años de garantía del fabricante
Los ventiladores de Noctua son reconocidos por su impecable calidad y destacada longevidad. Al igual que todos los demás ventiladores Noctua, el NF-A4x10 ofrece un tiempo medio de vida entre fallos (MTBF) de más de 150 000 horas y viene con una garantía total del fabricante de 6 años.
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Dimensiones
40x40x10 mm
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Espacio entre orificios de montaje
32x32 mm
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Longitud del cable
20cm + cable de extensión de 30cm (NA-EC1)
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Rodamiento
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Geometría de las aspas
Serie A con canales de aceleración del flujo
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Tecnología del marco
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Velocidad de rotación (+/-10%)
4500 RPM
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Velocidad de rotación con L.N.A. (+/-10%)
3700 RPM
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Sonoridad
17,9 dB(A)
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Sonoridad con L.N.A.
12,9 dB(A)
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Presión estático
1,78 mm H₂O
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Presión estático con L.N.A.
1,21 mm H₂O
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Potencia max.
0,6 W
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Amperaje max.
0,05 A
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Voltaje
12 V
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MTTF
> 150.000 h
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Volumen de entrega
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6 años
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
In questa recensione ci siamo realmente resi conto di quanto Noctua sia attenta ai dettagli e alla cura dei propri prodotti anche in delle “semplici” ventole che poi, in questo caso specifico, semplici non sono visto l’elevata cura nella produzione e nelle tecnologie adottate.
Ci ha stupito moltissimo il fatto di ritrovare tutte le tecnologie citate nell’introduzione anche nelle ventole di dimensione ridotta come le NF-A4. Siamo decisamente soddisfatti sia dalle prestazioni in termini di efficienza/rumore, sia dal bundle che dai prezzi decisamente in linea con quelli di altri produttori ma assolutamente superiori in termini di caratteristiche e prestazioni.
Attribuiamo a tutta la NF-A Series il premio Gold Award per l’innovazione tecnologica e la cura dei particolari che L’azienda ha dimostrato in questa serie di ventole super-efficienti.
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Resultado del análisis: "Ventole per ogni tipo di esigenza. Noctua con la serie NF-A ha pensato proprio a tutti e a tutto proponendo prodotti di altissima qualità e tecnologia mantenendo un ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. Decisamente apprezzata la cura dei dettagli e del bundle che rendoni queste ventole il TOP DI GAMMA sul mercato." (Davide Torno, QWERTYmag.it)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Как
видим,
использование
Noctua NF-A4х10 FLX
позволяет
понизить
температуру
процессора на
26 °C в сравнении
с пассивным
режимом, что
всего на 6 °C
уступает
результату
штатного 60-мм
вентилятора, и
является
хорошим
результатом.
Включение
LN-адаптера в
цепь питания
позволяет
понизить
обороты с 4500 до 3700
об/мин, сделав
и без того
тихую работу
еще тише. При
этом
температура
процессора
повышается на
3°C.
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Resultado del análisis: "Компания Noctua
предлагает
обширную
линейку
продукции на
все случаи
жизни,
очередной раз
доказывая
профессиональный
подход к
разработке
компьютерных
систем
охлаждения.
Представительница
редкого
типоразмера 40
мм – модель Noctua NF-A4х10
FLX, выполнена в
лучших
традициях.
Здесь есть все,
что
характерно
для более
старших
моделей –
внушительный
список
реализованных
технологий,
богатая
комплектация,
высокая
степень
надежности и
долговечности,
что
подтверждается
6-летней
гарантией.
Добавьте сюда
высокую
эффективность
и практически
бесшумную
работу, и цена
в €12,90 покажется
вполне
обоснованной."
(Дмитрий
Ветров, EasyCOM.com.ua)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Cijene manjih (A4x10/A6x25/A9x14 –
12,90/14,90/16,90€), kao i većih 140mm modela
(21,90€) su uglavnom u skladu s dosadašnjom politikom
Noctua proizvoda, koja se i dalje bazira na principu –
kvaliteta prije svega, uz odgovarajuću cijenu. Nakon svega
viđenog, zaista im ne možemo puno zamjeriti na tome, s
obzirom na sve prednosti njihovih proizvoda iz nove A-serije za
koje imamo gotovo isključivo riječi hvale.
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Resultado del análisis: "Noctua nam je ovom prilikom priredila mnoga iznenađenja po
pitanju novih proizvoda raznih veličina i namjena. Od
minijaturnog 40mm A4x10 modela, preko A6x25 i A9x14, pa sve do
140mm inačica, svaki od testiranih ventilatora odaje onu
poznatu Noctua kvalitetu i uglađenost u radu uz visoku
funkcionalnost i bogatu dodatnu opremu. Za svakoga ponešto, bi
možda bio najslikovitiji opis nove A-serije ventilatora, a
što se nas osobno tiče, itekako bismo voljeli vidjeti par
140mm ULN modela i u našem testnom računalu. Za korisnike
koji zahtijevaju veliku efikasnost i relativno umjeren nivo buke,
tu su naravno A14 FLX i A15 PWM modeli, koji svojom
fleksibilnošću, elegantnim radom ali i visokom
kvalitetnom izrade itekako zaslužuju našu preporuku."
(Domagoj Hodak, PC Ekspert)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Αν μη τι άλλο,
ο
συγκεκριμένος
ανεμιστήρας
"έκλεψε" την
παράσταση. Όχι
για τις
επιδόσεις του.
Ούτε για την
ησυχία του.
Μπορεί το όνομά
του να
καμουφλάρει
το τι πραγματικά
είναι, όπως
επίσης μπορεί
και η
συσκευασία
του να
θεωρηθεί
παραπλανητική
μιας και σε
μέγεθος είναι
παρόμοια με
τους
υπόλοιπους. Ο
Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX είναι ένας
ανεμιστήρας
που μπορεί
κάλλιστα να
θεωρηθεί
"μινιατούρα"
κάποιου
άλλου
μοντέλου! Η
διάμετρός του
ανέρχεται στα 40mm
ενώ το πάχος
του δεν ξεπερνά
τα 1 εκατοστό,
και σαν
αποτέλεσμα
μπορεί να
παρέχει μέγιστο
4.83 CFM στις 4500 RPM με
θόρυβο μόλις 17,9 dB!
Αν ψάχνετε έστω
και την παραμικρή
παροχή αέρα στο
mITX σύστημά σας, να
τον
προσαρμόσετε
πάνω στις μνήμες
σας για
καλύτερη και
αθόρυβη ψύξη, να
αντικαταστήσετε
κάποιον
ανεμιστήρα από
παλαιότερο
σύστημα, ο Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX
είναι μια πιθανή
λύση, αρκετά
υποσχόμενη σε
σχέση με
οτιδήποτε
κυκλοφορεί
στην αγορά των 40mm
ανεμιστήρων. Στα
συνοδευτικά
του
περιλαμβάνεται
και το OmniJoin Adaptor Set όπου
μπορείτε να
προσαρμόσετε
τον ανεμιστήρα
σας σε
οποιοδήποτε
propriertary pin design!
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Resultado del análisis: "Ειδικά για τον
40mm NF-A4x10, μπόρεσε με
απόλυτη
επιτυχία να
αντικαταστήσει
το παλιό
χαλασμένο
ανεμιστηράκι
μιας Ge-Force FX 5200 που
χρησιμοποιώ
στον backup-server μου,
εξαλείφοντας
τον σχεδόν
εκνευριστικό
υψίσυχνο
θόρυβο που
παρήγαγε!
Συνολικά, δεν
είναι μόνο οι
ανεμιστήρες
που θα σας
μείνουν από την
αγορά τους,
αλλά και τα
αρκετά
συνοδευτικά
που έρχονται
μαζί τους, όπως
οι έξτρα
διακλαδωτήρες,
τα LNAs και τα rubber mounts για
την εφαρμογή των
ανεμιστήρων στο
κουτί. Ειδικής
χρήσης
ανεμιστήρες
για ειδικές
περιπτώσεις!" (Vasilis
Galiouras, HWBox.gr)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Hemos probado los tres ventiladores y gratamente nos ha sorprendido su bajo nivel de ruido generado. El modelo de A4x10 es el único mínimamente más audible, pero por sus altas revoluciones es normal.
Los modelos de 40 y 60 mm son perfectos para sistemas embebidos que requieren un ventilador para la extracción de aire, así como para los amantes del modding que deseen refrigerar zonas de su PC de menor superficie.
El modelo de 90 mm es ideal para equipos HTPC con disipadores de perfil bajo, que lo verán aún más reducido al cambiar los habituales ventiladores de 25 mm de grosor por este de 14 mm.
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Resultado del análisis: "Los ventiladores Noctua Serie-A ofrecen en formato compacto el rendimiento esperado por un ventilador de esta prestigiosa marca: gran flujo de aire a un mínimo nivel sonoro. Su uso está limitado a necesidades concretas, por lo que gran parte de los usuarios no tendrán necesidad de ellos. Sin embargo, los que requieran productos de estas dimensiones agradecerán en gran medida el lanzamiento de estos ventiladores tan eficientes por parte de Noctua." (Iván Martínez, El Chapuzas Informático)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Ufak boyutlardan ötürü fan motoru neredeyse çerçevenin
yarısını işgal ediyor. Pervane ufak olunca devir iyice
yükseliyor ve 4500 oluyor ama bu durumda gürültü sadece 17.9 dBA ve
benzer fanlara kıyasla kat kat daha sessiz! Akım ise sadece 8.2 m³/h ama
normal. LNA filtre eklenirse hız 3700 devire, gürültü 12.9
dBA’e ve akım 6.6 m³/h değerine iniyor. Her iki modda da
aşırı sessiz.
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Resultado del análisis: "En yüksek güç tüketimi 0.6
Watt ve çalışma gerilimi 12 Volt olan fanın kullanım
ömrü en az 150 bin saat. 6 sene garanti bu model için de
geçerli. Daha kalın fan kullanan cihazlarla da uyumlu olması avantaj
sağlıyor." (Görkem Yildirimy, PCkoloji.com)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Le ventole Noctua della nuova serie A, sono state veramente all’altezza delle nostre aspettative, qualità impeccabile ed una longevità eccezionale. Gli appassionati potranno utilizzare queste ventole per una durata di oltre 150.000 con una garanzia sul prodotto di ben 6 anni. Come tutte le fan delle varie serie, sono curate minimamente sotto ogni punto di vista.
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Resultado del análisis: "Con questa recensione, non possiamo far a meno di consigliarvi queste ventole per chi utilizza un HTPC." (Victor Italiano, HD Technology)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Dall’immagine si evince che, anche se siamo davanti a delle ventole molto piccole, la potenzialità che presentano è notevole anche rispetto alla sorella più grande da 92 mm, facendo registrare la stessa temperatura dell’hard disk utilizzando il modello A6x25 e, la ventola più piccola soltanto un grado di differenza rispetto alle sorelle più grandi. Segnaliamo infine la poca rumorosità di tutti e tre i modelli, confermando di fatto le specifiche proposte dall’azienda.
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Resultado del análisis: "Come da copione, anche con queste nuove ventole Noctua non ci ha delusi, proponendo prodotti che anche se di piccole dimensioni svolgono bene il proprio lavoro sia per prestazioni che la qualità; tutti e tre i modelli sono ideali per chi cerca prestazioni ottimali per il proprio sistema senza tralasciare la rumorosità." (Michele Bruno, Hardware - HDblog)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
All in all, these products are well built, well designed, and are able to achieve specs that by-and-large merit the premium price asked of them. None of the tested fans exhibited loud operation, and the included accessories ensured that the fans can be used in many different systems.
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Resultado del análisis: "It is typical for high-end or “luxury” goods to embrace a brand, style, or ethos, and Noctua does precisely that with their distinctive color scheme. The rest comes down to performance, though, and while you’ll pay top dollar to install a Noctua fan in your build, we’re hard-pressed to imagine how anyone will find themselves disappointed." (John Morrison, SmallFormFactor.net)
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NF-A4x10 FLX Opinión
Después de probar los modelos NF-A6x25 PWM, NF-A6x25 FLX, NF-A4x10 FLX y NF-A4x10 5V nos dan ganas de dejar un ventilador en nuestras placas pasivas, pero preferimos no hacerlo, como ya sabéis nos gustan los sistemas pasivos. Ciertamente es estos productos pueden ofrecen una mejora térmica en nuestros dispositivos si vamos a exprimirlos y además no nos molestan con ruidos. Si tenemos algún modelo pasivo con problemas térmicos añadirle un pequeño ventilador bien dimensionado siempre es una solución, sobretodo si tienen la calidad de estos modelos.
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Resultado del análisis: "Los recomendamos sin ninguna duda para quien quiera mejorar el rendimiento de su miniPC o AndroidPC con problemas térmicos." (Joaquin Prida Trujillo, AndroidPC.es)
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NA-SAV4
- 16 soportes de silicona anti-vibración NA-AV4 para hasta 4 ventiladores
- Terminación de caja plana para un aspecto exterior más despejado
- Cinco gatillos definidos y numerados
- Compatibles con todos los ventiladores de Noctua
Es posible comprar nuestros productos a través de nuestros colaboradores locales de ventas o directamente con nosotros desde nuestras tiendas oficiales de Amazon o eBay:
Manual de instalación (PDF)
Hoja de datos (PDF)
Preguntas frecuentes
My Noctua 3-pin fan starts to spin when the PC boots but then stops, what is wrong?
I get a CPU fan error despite the fan is running!
How much torque should be used for fan screws?
Can I use Noctua fans in my system from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or other major brands?
How big is the NH-D15S and how much clearance does it provide for RAM and mainboard heatsinks? Copy
How should I clean my Noctua fan?
What pin configuration do Noctua 12V fans use?
Can I disassemble my fan for cleaning (or other purposes, e.g. painting)?
Can Noctua fans be used to replace noisy stock fans in NAS devices?
Can Noctua fans be used to replace noisy stock fans in switches, routers or other network devices?
How can I find out the direction of airflow and sense of rotation?
Can I paint my Noctua fan in order to change its color?
Can Noctua fans be used to make the Anycubic I3 Mega 3D printer run more quietly?
Can I run Noctua 3-pin fans on 4-pin PWM connectors and use my mainboard’s automatic fan controller?
Which Noctua fan or CPU cooler should I buy? How to choose the right model?
My Noctua 3-pin fan starts to spin when the PC boots but then stops, what is wrong?
- Choose a higher fan speed profile in the BIOS (e.g. „normal“ instead of „silent“, etc.) or deactivate automatic fan speed control and use a Low-Noise Adaptor instead.
- Use the mainboard‘s fan speed control software or 3rd party tools like Speedfan to regulate the fan speed. Unlike BIOS based fan speed control, the supplied software usually checks whether the fan has stopped and increases voltage accordingly or at least offer more options to set up the fan properly.
I get a CPU fan error despite the fan is running!
How much torque should be used for fan screws?
Can I use Noctua fans in my system from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or other major brands?
How big is the NH-D15S and how much clearance does it provide for RAM and mainboard heatsinks? Copy
Yes, Low-Noise Adaptors (L.N.A.s) can be used with y-cables, but please make sure to use one L.N.A. per fan and to place the L.N.A.s between the y-cable and the fans as shown below. Never use one L.N.A. for two (or more fans) by placing it between the mainboard and the y-cable!
How should I clean my Noctua fan?
In order to ensure flawless operation over many years of usage, Noctua’s premium grade SSO bearings are fully sealed to prevent the entering of fine dust particles. Please note that the fan is not designed to be taken apart by the user. Removing the impeller from the frame will break the sealing of the bearing and results in a loss of warranty.
What pin configuration do Noctua 12V fans use?
Can I disassemble my fan for cleaning (or other purposes, e.g. painting)?
It is thus recommended to clean your fans using a duster, slightly moist tissue or canned air. Please be careful not to use too much force in order to prevent any damage to the fan. Please don’t use a vacuum cleaner as this may apply excessive force to the fan.
Can Noctua fans be used to replace noisy stock fans in NAS devices?
Noctua fans such as the 40, 60, 80, 92 or 120mm NF-A series models are ideal for replacing noisy stock fans in NAS devices in order to make them quieter and thousands of users have managed to significantly reduce the noise levels of their NAS units this way. However, while it is easy and straightforward to replace the fans in some cases, it can be very difficult in others, so Noctua strongly recommends that users carefully research if it is possible to easily replace the fan(s) of their NAS device before purchasing a Noctua fan for this purpose. Some of the common issues that can occur when replacing NAS fans are:
- Different pin assignment: Whereas Noctua fans use the standardised pin assignment for PC fans (see this FAQ for details), some NAS units use different assignments. For example, some devices have the power and GND or rpm and PWM pins swapped. Therefore please carefully verify that your NAS device uses the same pin assignment as standard fans. Experienced users may also change the pin assignment by cutting and resoldering the fan cables, but please note that this will void your Noctua manufacturer’s warranty.
- Different pin functions: Noctua fans use the standardised pin functions for PC fans (see this FAQ for details); however, some NAS units use fans where certain pins serve a different function. For example, some devices use the RPM pin for “power good” signals. Therefore please carefully verify that your NAS device uses the same pin functions.
- Firmware speed control: Some NAS devices demand a certain maximum or minimum fan speed. If the new fan doesn’t have the same or similar maximum or minimum speed, the device may display errors or even shut down.
- Different starting voltage: Most NAS devices use voltage-based speed control. If the new fan has a higher starting voltage than the original fan, it may not start up right away. This may lead the NAS device to display errors or even shut down because it suspects a fan failure.
- Different power draw: Some NAS devices monitor the fan’s power draw. If the new fan has a lower power consumption than the stock fan, the device might display errors or even shut down.
Please note that most NAS manufacturers don’t provide detailed documentation regarding fan compatibility and control, so users who want to replace the fans of their devices usually have to rely on “How to” guides, blog and forum posts or video tutorials. For example, there are excellent video tutorials available for changing the fans in popular Synology NAS models (DS416j, DS1515+ and DS1812+ in English, DS416/DS415/DS916/DS216/DS214 and DS1515+ in German). Please also note that fan compatibility and control can vary from model to model and even from revision to revision even if the devices stem from the same manufacturer. As a result, it is important to make sure that the information or guidelines you rely on when replacing your NAS fan are applicable to your specific model as well as your specific hardware and firmware revision.
Due to the possible issues listed above, Noctua recommends that only experienced users attempt to replace their NAS fans. Please note that since there are so many different NAS models and most of them lack documentation for aspects such as fan compatibility and control, Noctua customer support cannot assist you with compatibility issues when replacing NAS fans. Please contact your NAS manufacturer for any questions regarding aspects such as the device’s pin alignment or fan monitoring and control.
Can Noctua fans be used to replace noisy stock fans in switches, routers or other network devices?
Noctua fans such as the 40, 60, 80 or 92mm NF-A series models are ideal for replacing noisy stock fans in switches, routers and other network devices in order to make them quieter and thousands of users have managed to significantly reduce the noise levels of their units this way. However, while it is easy and straightforward to replace the fans in some cases, it can be very difficult in others, so Noctua strongly recommends that users carefully research if it is possible to easily replace the fan(s) of their network device before purchasing a Noctua fan for this purpose. Some of the common issues that can occur when replacing pre-installed fans are:
- Different pin assignment: Whereas Noctua fans use the standardised pin assignment for PC fans (see this FAQ for details), some network devices use different assignments. For example, some devices have the power and GND or rpm and PWM pins swapped. Therefore please carefully verify that your device uses the same pin assignment as standard fans. Experienced users may also change the pin assignment by cutting and resoldering the fan cables, but please note that this will void your Noctua manufacturer’s warranty.
- Different pin functions: Noctua fans use the standardised pin functions for PC fans (see this FAQ for details); however, some network devices use fans where certain pins serve a different function. For example, some devices use the RPM pin for “power good” signals. Therefore please carefully verify that your device uses the same pin functions.
- Firmware speed control: Some network devices demand a certain maximum or minimum fan speed. If the new fan doesn’t have the same or similar maximum or minimum speed, the device may display errors or even shut down.
- Different starting voltage: Most network devices use voltage-based speed control. If the new fan has a higher starting voltage than the original fan, it may not start up right away. This may lead the device to display errors or even shut down because it suspects a fan failure.
- Different power draw: Some network devices monitor the fan’s power draw. If the new fan has a lower power consumption than the stock fan, the device might display errors or even shut down.
Please note that most network device manufacturers don’t provide detailed documentation regarding fan compatibility and control, so users who want to replace the fans of their devices usually have to rely on “How to” guides, blog and forum posts or video tutorials. Please also note that fan compatibility and control can vary from model to model and even from revision to revision even if the devices stem from the same manufacturer. As a result, it is important to make sure that the information or guidelines you rely on when replacing your fans are applicable to your specific model as well as your specific hardware and firmware revision.
Due to the possible issues listed above, Noctua recommends that only experienced users attempt to replace their pre-installed fans in network devices. Please note that since there are so many different devices and most of them lack documentation for aspects such as fan compatibility and control, Noctua customer support cannot assist you with compatibility issues when replacing pre-installed fans. Please contact your network device manufacturer for any questions regarding aspects such as the device’s pin alignment or fan monitoring and control.
How can I find out the direction of airflow and sense of rotation?
Can I paint my Noctua fan in order to change its color?
Can Noctua fans be used to make the Anycubic I3 Mega 3D printer run more quietly?
- Replacing the hot-end fan with the NF-A4x10 FLX as described here or here.
- Replacing the power supply fan with the NF-A9x14 PWM using a custom 3D printed casing for the power supply as shown here or here (also see this PSU cover for the NF-A6x25).
- Replacing the motherboard fan with the NF-A9x14 PWM using a custom 3D printed fan holder frame (also see this mainboard fan holder.
Disclaimer: While many users have reported good results, Noctua can not verify and assumes no liability regarding the correctness of the information contained in such user reports, videos or tutorials. Noctua can generally give no guarantee that a certain fan will work with a specific third-party device because usually, there is no detailed specification regarding fan compatibility and control available for such devices. Please also note that fan compatibility and control can vary from model to model and even from revision to revision even if the devices stem from the same manufacturer. As a result, it is important to make sure that the information or guidelines you rely on when replacing your fans are applicable to your specific model as well as your specific hardware and firmware revision. Due to the possible issues listed above, Noctua recommends that only experienced users attempt to replace pre-installed fans in third party devices and that special care is exercised when handling sensitive components such as power supplies. Please note that since there are so many different devices and most of them lack detailed documentation for fan compatibility and control, Noctua customer support cannot assist you with compatibility issues when replacing pre-installed fans. Please contact your device manufacturer for any questions regarding aspects such as the device’s pin alignment or fan monitoring and control. The pin configuration of Noctua fans is detailed in this FAQ. Noctua can not be held responsible for any damage or losses that may occur when replacing fans in third party devices.
Can I run Noctua 3-pin fans on 4-pin PWM connectors and use my mainboard’s automatic fan controller?
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