Noctua
Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap 80mm case fan with coloured anti-vibration pads
An 80 mm PWM case fan with SSO2 bearing, 450–2200 RPM range, 55.5 m³/h airflow and 17.7 dB(A) noise, supplied with coloured anti-vibration pads
- TypeCase Fan
- Fan Size80mm
- Bearing TypeSSO2
- RPMRotational speed (+/- 10%): 2200 RPM Min. rotational speed (
- Air Flow55.5 m3/h
- Noise Level17.7 dB(A)
- Quiet cooling at 17.7 dB(A) maximum noise
- Wide PWM speed range from 450 to 2200 RPM
- Strong airflow of 55.5 m³/h for 80 mm size
- SSO2 bearing built for long-term reliability
- Customisable look with six coloured anti-vibration pad sets
80mm PWM case fan with colour pads
The Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap is an 80mm case fan built around an SSO2 bearing. It connects via a 4-pin PWM header and runs between 450 and 2200 RPM. The package includes eight black anti-vibration pads plus four pads each in blue, green, red, white and yellow for visual customisation.
Compact builds and low-noise systems
This fan suits small-form-factor cases or tight clearance spots that only accept 80mm mounts. Its 17.7 dB(A) rating at full speed keeps acoustic output low. Builders who need higher airflow than 55.5 m3/h or require larger frame sizes should look elsewhere.
2200 RPM maximum speed
The top speed of 2200 RPM determines the peak airflow of 55.5 m3/h and the 17.7 dB(A) noise ceiling. PWM control lets the fan drop to 450 RPM for quieter idle operation. Match this curve to your thermal targets before buying.
Highlights
- Quiet cooling at 17.7 dB(A) maximum noise
- Wide PWM speed range from 450 to 2200 RPM
- Strong airflow of 55.5 m³/h for 80 mm size
- SSO2 bearing built for long-term reliability
- Customisable look with six coloured anti-vibration pad sets
Specifications
| Brand | Noctua |
|---|---|
| Model | NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap |
| Type | Case Fan |
| Fan Size | 80mm |
| Bearing Type | SSO2 |
| RPM | Rotational speed (+/- 10%): 2200 RPM Min. rotational speed (PWM, +/-20%): 450 RPM |
| Air Flow | 55.5 m3/h |
| Noise Level | 17.7 dB(A) |
| Power Connector | 4-pin PWM |
| Dimensions | 80 x 80 x 25 mm |
| Package Contents | 8x NA-AVP5 chromax.black anti-vibration pads 4x NA-AVP5 chromax.blue anti-vibration pads 4x NA-AVP5 chromax.green anti-vibration pads 4x NA-AVP5 chromax.red anti-vibration pads 4x NA-AVP5 chromax.white anti-vibration pads 4x NA-AVP5 chromax.yellow anti-vibration pads 4x fan screws |
Questions about this item
How loud is the NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap at full 2200 RPM during continuous operation?
The fan produces 17.7 dB(A) at its maximum rotational speed of 2200 RPM, which is considered very quiet for an 80mm case fan.
Does my motherboard need a 4-pin PWM header to control this fan?
Yes, the fan uses a 4-pin PWM connector so your motherboard or fan controller must provide a matching 4-pin header for automatic speed control.
Will the included anti-vibration pads fit the 80mm mounting holes on my older case?
The NA-AVP5 pads are designed for the fan's 80 x 80 x 25 mm frame and standard 80mm mounting spacing, so they work with older cases that use the same hole pattern.
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