Fan FAQs
What pin-configuration do Noctua products use? All Noctua 24V, 12V and 5V fans, fan controllers, cables and other accessories such as Low-Noise Adaptor...
Fri, 4 Nov, 2022 at 9:32 AM
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 ord...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 1:43 PM
My fan doesn’t spin when I start up the PC, is it faulty? If you've connected the fan directly (or using the supplied Low-Noise or Ultra-Low-Noise-Adap...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 1:44 PM
Noctua recommends not to use industrialPPC fans with common PC fan controllers, resistor cables (Low-Noise Adaptors) or other devices such as potentiometer...
Wed, 4 Oct, 2023 at 3:46 PM
You can simply connect our fan's 3-pin connector to the 4-pin PWM sockets of today's motherboards so that the fourth pin that transmits the PWM sig...
Wed, 4 Oct, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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 an...
Tue, 18 Oct, 2022 at 2:22 PM
Noctua 12V fans comply with the established specifications for standard PC systems issued by Intel and AMD. Systems from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or o...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2022 at 12:55 PM
Noctua’s premium quality quiet fans are widely popular in 3D printers. They are ideal both for providing extra cooling to the printed part and for replacing...
Mon, 21 Nov, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Since even small variations in the layer of paint can lead to an imbalance of the impeller resulting in vibrations, higher noise levels, increased stress on...
Wed, 12 Jul, 2023 at 10:59 AM
When looking at the fan so that the circular sticker with the Noctua logo is facing you, the direction of airflow is towards you and the sense of rotation i...
Tue, 21 Nov, 2023 at 1:51 PM
Yes, the NF-A15 PWM bundled with our heatsinks is specified to run at 1500rpm (see cooler specifications for details) and the retail model is specified to r...
Thu, 22 Sep, 2022 at 2:02 PM
The production batch code (LOT-code) is located on the side of the fan frame as shown below:
Fri, 2 Sep, 2022 at 1:28 PM
While using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) based fan speed control in PC environments is usually straightforward and does not require any background knowledge...
Tue, 20 Sep, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Yes, many users of the Anycubic I3 Mega have successfully used Noctua fans for reducing the noise emission of this 3D printer. In particular, the following ...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 1:41 PM
Both the NF-A4x20 5V PWM and NF-A4x10 5V PWM are great choices for upgrading the cooling of NVIDIA’s Jetson Nano Developer Kit. The NF-A4x20 5V PWM provides...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 10:33 AM
Fans compatible with the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads: The NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads are compatible with the following Noctua fans: NF-A14 FLX NF-...
Wed, 4 Oct, 2023 at 4:23 PM
Noctua offers a wide selection of fans for various demands and purposes. Use the following criteria to select the model that works best for you: Size ...
Wed, 4 Oct, 2023 at 4:27 PM
We don't recommend running a 12 Volt or 24 Volt fan via your power outlet. One of the main reasons for that is the lack of a universal standard for 12V ...
Wed, 4 Oct, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Yes, with certain things in mind, it is possible to connect several fans to one fan header. The most important point to consider is the collective current...
Wed, 10 May, 2023 at 9:09 AM
The industrialPPC models are high-speed fans for industrial heavy duty applications that require enhanced cooling performance. While their outstanding aerod...
Tue, 22 Nov, 2022 at 10:51 AM