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Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Black)

Name: Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Black)
Brand: Noctua
SKU: B07ZH1F2KH

Status: Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.Black.swap: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:23 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.Black.swap: Whisper-quiet 17.7 dB(A) max at 2200 RPM; main trade-off: 80mm format moves less air than 120/140mm fans.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Whisper-quiet 17.7 dB(A) max at 2200 RPM
✓ >150,000h MTTF rated for long-term reliability
✓ 0% PWM stop enables semi-passive cooling
✓ Six swappable anti-vibration pad colors included

Cons

✗ 80mm format moves less air than 120/140mm fans
✗ Standard 25mm depth too thick for ultra-slim builds
✗ 2200 RPM ceiling modest for high-static-pressure use
✗ chromax all-black only; no classic Noctua brown option

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Premium quiet fan, 80x80x25mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 2200 RPM, max. 17.7 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.
4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, broad 450-2200rpm speed range, stops at 0% PWM for semi-passive systems
chromax.black.swap edition with all-black design and swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads for colour-customising (4 pads of each colour)

Full Specifications

Brand	Noctua
Model	NF-A8 PWM CH.BK.S
Voltage	12 volts
Material	Fibre-glass reinforced PBT
Dimensions	80x80x25mm
Unit Count	1 Count
Noise Level	17.7 db
Part Number	NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap
Compatibility	PC
Material Type	Fibre-glass reinforced PBT
Cooling Method	Air
Number of Items	1
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Air Flow Capacity	55.5 cubic meter per hour
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Included Components	1 product
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Warranty Description	6 year manufacturer’s warranty
Maximum Rotational Speed	2200 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H	3.15"L x 3.15"W x 0.98"H

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