Review By @EhumeAt the time Noctua announced its redux fans and accessory kits, they also introduced a series of industrial "Protected Performance Cooling" fans. These are "ruggedised high-speed versions" of two of their most promising fans - the 120mm NF-F12 and the 140mm NF-A14. More than merely ruggedized and sped-up, these fans have undergone a change to charcoal black impellers and frames. And in keeping with the industrial nature of these fans, they have gone from four-magnet motors to six magnets apiece. As a result, these fans draw very little current for all their push, so they should suit industrial applications, where current draw figures into the total cost of ownership. If these improvements just so happen to make these fans perfect for mounting on radiators, so much the better.
Yes, they are removable.
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Thanks guys. I really want the 3000rpm PWM's, like 600$ in fans though, what to do, what to do.
I've asked this in the Noctua thread in the past, one forum member tried multiple ways but failed. I don't think you can dye them.
I would probably upgrade your cpu/mobo before doing something silly like that. I spent ~140 for San Ace fans for my rad a few years ago and I thought that was ridiculous. The return on investment just isn't there. Some serious diminishing returns.
lol.
That's debatable.
Comparing that Delta to the equivalent Noctua 3000rpm 120mm fan:Originally Posted by Bartouille
Why would I get this fan when I can get something like this... http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835706036
As much as I like Noctua the pricing on these fans is ridiculous, just like all their other fans. Rather have a San Ace, Delta, etc. Plus you can often get them cheap from servers and they will still last you 3+ years...
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I've asked this in the Noctua thread in the past, one forum member tried multiple ways but failed. I don't think you can dye them.
*found the post*
There goes my plan. Thanks for the tip, may have saved me 600$. +rep
You can't compare Delta's specifications to Noctuas? Is that a joke? These are the only fans Noctua's got that can be compared at all, Delta is in a different league from their other lines of fans. Also Delta's specifications are extremely conservative. Noctua is charging $30-40 for performance that Delta has been offering for years for less than $10-15.Originally Posted by Daffron
Comparing that Delta to the equivalent Noctua 3000rpm 120mm fan:
Delta 113.1cfm 46.5 dBA @3400rpm vs Noctua 109cfm 43.5dBA @3000rpm, pretty even here, Noctua maybe edging air pushed/noise.
Noctua PPC line comes with 6 year warranty, Delta 1 year.
Noctua is IP52, Delta is not.
Noctua draws 0.3A, Delta 0.53A.
Noctua PPC line has a very high MTBF of over >150,000 hours
That Delta fan is ugly.
In the UK that Delta fan costs £12.95, the Noctua £19.14.
So yes, you can buy a cheaper fan but you can't compare its specification with the Noctua's.
This.Originally Posted by AMW1011
You can't compare Delta's specifications to Noctuas? Is that a joke? These are the only fans Noctua's got that can be compared at all, Delta is in a different league from their other lines of fans. Also Delta's specifications are extremely conservative. Noctua is charging $30-40 for performance that Delta has been offering for years for less than $10-15.