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product_id: 49149312
title: "NF-A8 FLX"
brand: "noctua"
price: "KSh9831"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Noctua"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/49149312-nf-a8-flx
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# 3-speed 2000/1650/1200 RPM 80mm compact size max 16.1 dB ultra-quiet NF-A8 FLX

**Brand:** noctua
**Price:** KSh9831
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Silence Meets Performance: The Fan Your Build Deserves

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NF-A8 FLX by noctua
- **How much does it cost?** KSh9831 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/49149312-nf-a8-flx)

## Best For

- noctua enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted noctua brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Over 150,000 hours MTTF ensures your system stays cool and reliable for years—no compromises on durability.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Perfectly sized 80x80x25mm fan fits seamlessly into small form factor PCs, NAS, and HTPCs without compromise.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Cooling:** Experience near-silent airflow with advanced acoustic optimization—your workspace stays peaceful and productive.
- • **Customizable Speed Control:** Three RPM settings via Low-Noise Adaptors let you dial in the perfect balance of airflow and silence.
- • **Vibration-Free Installation:** Includes premium anti-vibration mounts and multiple mounting options for a secure, noise-free setup.

## Overview

The Noctua NF-A8 FLX is a premium 80mm 3-pin fan engineered for ultra-quiet, efficient cooling in compact PC cases and devices. Featuring advanced acoustic design, three adjustable speed settings, and anti-vibration mounts, it delivers powerful airflow at a whisper-quiet 16.1 dB noise level. Built with durable fibre-glass reinforced PBT and rated for over 150,000 hours of operation, this fan is the go-to choice for professionals seeking reliable, silent cooling solutions.

## Description

Noctua NF-A8 FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (80mm, Brown) : desertcart.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science

Review: Surprisingly excellent and silent fan - This is my first Noctua fan but I've purchased well over 100 computer fans over the past 20 years. This is the first time I've felt it necessary to write a review for a fan, something so basic that you never think about it after fitting. I used to think that the hype around Noctua's fans was just that, hype. All fans are about the same aren't they? But actually I was wrong, this fan is by far the best computer fan I've ever purchased. Firstly it's silent, I did not need to use either of the inline resister cables that come with the fan as by default it's inaudible. I literally cannot hear it while holding it in my hand having plugged it in to test it worked. That's the first time that has ever happened, I'm replacing a Zalman 80mm fan that purported itself to be silent but was by far the most noisy fan in my environment so to go from that to this is like a night and day difference. I can see why these fans are exspensive when compared to the competition, it moves quite a decent amount of air while being inaudible to my ears, obviously a lot of development has gone into the fan and it shows. The packaging is also the best I've seen for something like a fan, it's printed in full colour, thick cardboard and includes a window piece to view the product which is held closed with two velcro pads. Quite a lot of effort has been made in the presentation. The fan itself feels very solid, the plastic has no flex to it and is using a thick injection mould. The rubber grommets on all the corners are also nice quality and it does include both metal screws and rubber pull throughs for affixing the fan to your computer case. I chose to use the rubber pull throughs which work perfectly fine and feel durable. Overall I'd highly recommend this fan it has surprised me enough that I will be buying some more Noctua fans in different sizes for other computer builds, never have I used a fan this quiet after trying all manner of brands prior to this.
Review: Very quiet, high quality Fan, ideal for silencing a Creality 3 V2 3D Printer - I bought altogether 4 Noctua NF-A8 FLX to get the noise level of my Reality Ender 3 V2 down. I decided to install BRISS Moto Fangs on the Hotend and also switched out the mainboard and PSU fans. Since they are 12V Fans, I did fit Buck Converters. The noise level of my 3d Printer has gone down dramatically since I installed the Noctua Fans and the Part cooling fan, as well as the Hotend fan do their job - even when I print for days. I know there's a controversy about the Noctuas being not powerful enough to the Hotend successfully, but that definitely doesn't seem the case with the stock Ender 3 V2 Hotend. In the Video, both fans are at 100% and you basically can't hear them - The movement of the x and y axis makes more noise! All 4 Fans have been running for 4 Months now and there is no sign, that the noise level has changed. I'm pretty confident that they will be doing their job for a long time. The Fan itself comes in a somewhat absurdly over engineered packaging. Less would have been more here, since it all ends in the bin anyway. It comes with a whole set of connectors that will prove very useful, depending on where you want to attach it to. All in all I'm very happy with the Noctua Fans. They are very quiet but seem to cool all components sufficiently. I just wish Noctua would overthink their packaging.

## Features

- Premium quiet fan, 80x80x25 mm, 12V, 3-pin Molex, 2000/1650/1200 RPM, max. 16.1 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
- Award-winning 80x25mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior quiet cooling performance
- 8cm format is ideal for compact PC cases (HTPC, ITX, Small Form Factor) and other chassis (intake & exhaust), replacement fan for NAS and other devices, etc.
- 3-pin FLX version provides 2000/1650/1200rpm speed settings via Low-Noise Adaptors to fine-tune the fan for maximum airflow or near-silent operation
- Includes anti-vibration mounts, fan screws, Low-Noise & Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptors, extension cable and 3:4-pin adaptor for powering the fan directly from the power supply

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00NEMG9K6 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 50.4 Cubic Metres Per Hour |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,650 in Business, Industry & Science ( See Top 100 in Business, Industry & Science ) 54 in Electronic Cooling Fans |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,703) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04716123315483, 05057103141036 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8L x 8W x 2.5H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Silent Fan, 3-pin version, 80 mm, 2000 RPM |
| Item Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NF-A8 FLX |
| Material | Fibre-glass reinforced PBT |
| Max Rotational Speed | 2000 RPM |
| Model Number | NF-A8 FLX |
| Noise Level | 16.1 Decibels |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Connector Type | 3-Pin |
| Product Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer |
| UPC | 842431014443 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Air flow capacity:** 50.4 Cubic Metres Per Hour
- **Brand:** Noctua
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Cooling method:** Air
- **Material:** Fibre-glass reinforced PBT
- **Maximum rotational speed:** 2000 RPM
- **Noise level:** 16.1 Decibels
- **Power connector type:** 3-Pin
- **Product dimensions:** 8L x 8W x 2.5H centimetres
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts

## Images

![NF-A8 FLX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v+SOcSt2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I'm looking to replace the stock fan in a dell sff computer for something more effective at cooling. how does this compare a standard "stock" fan?**
A: You will need an adapter for Dell's 5-pin, 4-wire fan headers.

**Q: What is the CFM rating?**
A: 50.4 m³/h from the company website https://noctua.at/en/products/fan/nf-a8-flx/specification
29.49 cfm

**Q: Does this fan have 6 pins?**
A: The fan has 4 pins.  It also comes with 3 additional cables:  1 is an extender, another is a Y for connecting to additional fan(s), and another is a "low noise" adapter which can be used to cap the speed at 900 RPM even if the motherboard PWM speed control is demanding higher RPMs.

**Q: Can i install to this enclosure? https://www.amazon.com/mediasonic-probox-hf2-su3s2-sata-enclosure/dp/b003x26vv4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=utf8&qid=1501279093&sr=**
A: might work, but we can't say for sure. Please ask the manufacturer, if a 12V fan works http://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail.html?faq_view=72

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly excellent and silent fan
*by D***D on 26 January 2017*

This is my first Noctua fan but I've purchased well over 100 computer fans over the past 20 years. This is the first time I've felt it necessary to write a review for a fan, something so basic that you never think about it after fitting. I used to think that the hype around Noctua's fans was just that, hype. All fans are about the same aren't they? But actually I was wrong, this fan is by far the best computer fan I've ever purchased. Firstly it's silent, I did not need to use either of the inline resister cables that come with the fan as by default it's inaudible. I literally cannot hear it while holding it in my hand having plugged it in to test it worked. That's the first time that has ever happened, I'm replacing a Zalman 80mm fan that purported itself to be silent but was by far the most noisy fan in my environment so to go from that to this is like a night and day difference. I can see why these fans are exspensive when compared to the competition, it moves quite a decent amount of air while being inaudible to my ears, obviously a lot of development has gone into the fan and it shows. The packaging is also the best I've seen for something like a fan, it's printed in full colour, thick cardboard and includes a window piece to view the product which is held closed with two velcro pads. Quite a lot of effort has been made in the presentation. The fan itself feels very solid, the plastic has no flex to it and is using a thick injection mould. The rubber grommets on all the corners are also nice quality and it does include both metal screws and rubber pull throughs for affixing the fan to your computer case. I chose to use the rubber pull throughs which work perfectly fine and feel durable. Overall I'd highly recommend this fan it has surprised me enough that I will be buying some more Noctua fans in different sizes for other computer builds, never have I used a fan this quiet after trying all manner of brands prior to this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very quiet, high quality Fan, ideal for silencing a Creality 3 V2 3D Printer
*by J***N on 27 October 2021*

I bought altogether 4 Noctua NF-A8 FLX to get the noise level of my Reality Ender 3 V2 down. I decided to install BRISS Moto Fangs on the Hotend and also switched out the mainboard and PSU fans. Since they are 12V Fans, I did fit Buck Converters. The noise level of my 3d Printer has gone down dramatically since I installed the Noctua Fans and the Part cooling fan, as well as the Hotend fan do their job - even when I print for days. I know there's a controversy about the Noctuas being not powerful enough to the Hotend successfully, but that definitely doesn't seem the case with the stock Ender 3 V2 Hotend. In the Video, both fans are at 100% and you basically can't hear them - The movement of the x and y axis makes more noise! All 4 Fans have been running for 4 Months now and there is no sign, that the noise level has changed. I'm pretty confident that they will be doing their job for a long time. The Fan itself comes in a somewhat absurdly over engineered packaging. Less would have been more here, since it all ends in the bin anyway. It comes with a whole set of connectors that will prove very useful, depending on where you want to attach it to. All in all I'm very happy with the Noctua Fans. They are very quiet but seem to cool all components sufficiently. I just wish Noctua would overthink their packaging.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Quality Fans
*by I***. on 9 October 2014*

I have bought 2 of these to replace old fans on the front of my PC One was connected directly to the motherboard with a supplied extension lead and the other to a molex with a supplied molex converter cable and one of the speed reduction cables. I am very pleased with the fans - quiet, very well made, 6 years warranty and they come with everything you need to fit them The kit includes two speed reduction cables, a molex converter cable and an extender cable. Rubber and metal mounting screws are also provided. Its a shame that the Y connector cable is not provided as in some of the other Noctua kits. I chose these over the NF-A8 PWM as they run at a lower speed and are quieter - I have used the PWM version and they are also very good provided you have good fan control available. Air flow is from the blank front and exhausts on the logo side Overall excellent fans that I will continue to use

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