Noctua vs Stock - NF-A12x25 Performance Review!

Is this fan worth all the hype? Let's start by testing it's application as a case fan!

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[optimumtech]

Edit: The 120-140mm adapter should sit between the radiator and fan, *not* as shown @ 4:28

[OTechnology]

You're using the 140mm adapter wrong though, the adapter should be against the radiator to seal the air.

[augustcelineiii]

Sounds like a really premium fan! It will fit perfectly in my brown and cream colored build, said no one ever...

[pelleschwarzberg]

It's crazy how much you have grown since I first subscribed when you had 60 subs! Keep up the great work!

[EnnTomi]

i always choose noctua coz i dont give shtt about rgb or side pannel. i want full stealth build for my case.

[dylanholzman]

They are definitely reserved for enthusiasts if you have a glass side panel. I have a corsair5000d airflow full of then and I think it’s beautiful

[gregharder]

I wish this test had been performed again in a more airflow focused case. The closed front on this makes me wonder if the improvement in temps is even more impressive given how little air they have access to.

[eowanpassion]

Just came across this video as I'm buying fans, can I just say holy shit your editing and cinematography skills are unreal. The effort you've put into a video about fans is out of this world - thank you.

[Alby]

High quality shots and informative as always. Thanks!

[marcoescamilla]

Put the noctua fans against EK vadar fan for radiator test.

[Pabula]

Thanks for the review of the NF-A12x25 PWM. Fans suggestions to test them against,
- Scyth Gentle Typhoon AP15 1850rpm 3pin
- Nidec Servo GentleTyphoon 120mm PWM 2150 RPM 4pin
- Noiseblocker eLoop B12-PS 400-1500rpm PWM 4pin
- EK-Vardar EVO 120ER RGB 500-2200 rpm 4pin
- be quiet! BL066 SILENTWINGS 3 PWM 120mm 1450RPM

[supportyou]

Please test the Noctua against the ML120. Cause they are one of the best quiet fans out there. Please!!

[dv]

too bad there is no comparison between the NF-A12x25 PWM vs the NF-F12 PWM :(

[davianjamesrzr]

First :D
love the vids man, inspiring and I'm working on some of my own once I get the final tweaks right. Stumbled upon your channel when spec'ing my build and love the production value behind them. A+ sir.

[fhdbmu]

i'm more impressed with your cable management. only wish i could have this skill

[wii]

I love Noctua fans that's all i own BUT more airflow does not lower temps as long as cool air is coming and and hot air is coming out adding more airflow will not lower temps much.


Really at 1200RPM that is plenty of airflow to keep that airflow moving, if you need to lower temps you have to get a better cooler, i tested this for years in builds.


I only pick Noctua since they are the quietest fans and they are the best quality fans as well.

[SupaFly]

Alot people complains about the colour yet they never had bought nor use one yet. I regret sold 4 of my. NFF12 last time due to need cash for emergencies. super silent and cool to my radiator

[peteriddqd]

best fan comparison so far ... noone does low rpm just crappy 100% and noise caps

[isbestlizard]

it's a beautiful piece of engineering <3

[andy-james-]

I've just finished replacing all my cooling fans. After swapping the fans around and testing temps I found the best results are:-
Front panel intake fans 2 x Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM, 1 x Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM.
Rear panel exhaust 1 x Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM.
CPU cooling Noctua NH-U12S, GTX 1080 founders - ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme III.
I removed my DVD drive to fit the top 140mm fan, this made a good improvement on CPU cooling when playing games. Adding an extra exhaust fan, top panel rear did not noticeably affect temps. I find it weird that 3 intake and 1 exhaust works, but it does seem to stop dust forming.
The top panel is very perforated.
Max game settings I'm getting around 50 deg C on both CPU and GPU and importantly, very quiet. Before it was CPU 55 and GPU 80, and very noisy!