--- product_id: 368317205 title: "NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black)" brand: "noctua" price: "€ 74.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Noctua" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/368317205-nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap-premium-quiet-fan-4 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 2000 RPM max speed 7 color anti-vibration pads 22.6 dB(A) ultra-quiet NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) **Brand:** noctua **Price:** € 74.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖤 Silence meets power — cool your rig in style with Noctua’s chromax.Black.swap! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) by noctua - **How much does it cost?** € 74.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/368317205-nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap-premium-quiet-fan-4) ## 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:** Sterrox LCP material & metal-reinforced hub ensure >150,000 hours MTTF durability - • **Smart PWM control:** 4-pin PWM for seamless automatic speed adjustment from 450 to 2000 RPM - • **Customizable style:** chromax.black.swap edition with 7 color anti-vibration pads to match your rig’s vibe - • **Whisper-quiet performance:** Near-silent operation at idle with max noise just 22.6 dB(A) - • **Precision-engineered airflow:** Next-gen AAO frame & 0.5mm tip clearance for unmatched cooling efficiency ## Overview The Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap is a premium 120mm case fan designed for professionals who demand top-tier airflow and whisper-quiet operation. Featuring advanced engineering like the AAO frame and Sterrox LCP material, it delivers up to 2000 RPM with minimal noise (22.6 dB(A)) and exceptional durability (>150,000 hours MTTF). Its 4-pin PWM connector enables smart speed control, while the swappable colored anti-vibration pads let you customize your build’s aesthetic. Ideal for CPU coolers, radiators, and high-performance PC cases, this fan is a must-have for millennial pros who want both performance and style in their setup. ## Description Product description Having received more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines, Noctua’s flagship model NF-A12x25 has established itself as a true deluxe choice when it comes to premium-quality quiet 120mm fans. Various state-of-the-art technologies and a record tight tip clearance of only 0.5mm, which is made possible by using the novel Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer material, allow it to achieve superb results in all types of usage: Whether it’s in low-impedance, airflow-oriented applications such as case cooling, or high-impedance, pressure-demanding scenarios such as on heatsinks and watercooling radiators, the NF-A12x25 is a proven winner. The chromax.black.swap edition combines the NF-A12x25’s signature quiet cooling performance with an attractive black design and a bundle of swappable red, white, blue, green, grey, yellow and black anti-vibration pads that allow the colour-customisation of the fan to match individual build colour schemes. For further customisation, a wide range of accessories such as coloured cables and anti-vibration mounts are available separately. Topped off with Noctua’s trusted premium-grade SSO2 bearing and more than 150,000 hours MTTF, the NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap is the perfect choice for all users who value individual, focused build aesthetics just as much as class-leading quality and performance. Next-generation performance Noctua’s 120mm fans such as the NF-F12 and NF-S12A are renowned as being among the best on the market and have received more than 400 awards and recommendations from the international press. With its further improved efficiency and novel, state-of-the-art engineering, the NF-A12x25 represents another step up in performance and manufacturing. chromax.black.swap edition Maximising colour choices, Noctua’s chromax.black.swap edition fans can be colour-customised using the included swappable anti-vibration pads as well as optional anti-vibration mounts and cables. This makes them ideal for enthusiasts looking for true premium-grade fans that can be colour-coordinated with popular build themes such as all black, black & white or black & red. Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer compound The NF-A12x25’s impeller is made from Noctua’s novel Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) compound that features extreme tensile strength, an exceptionally low thermal expansion coefficient and damping characteristics that are ideal for reducing resonance and vibration phenomena in advanced fan-blade designs. Ultra-tight tip clearance The NF-A12x25 has a record tight tip clearance (distance between the blade tips and the inside of the frame) of only 0.5mm. This highly ambitious design sets a new benchmark for 120mm fans and helps the NF-A12x25 to work more efficiently against back pressure, such as on heatsinks or radiators, by reducing leak flows through the gap between impeller and frame. Swappable anti-vibration pads in 7 colours The NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap comes with 4 white, red, blue, green, grey, yellow and black NA-AVP1 anti-vibration pads. By combining the various colours with black or going all black using the supplied NA-AVG1 anti-vibration gasket, the fan can be coordinated with most popular build colour schemes out of the box. Additional NA-SAVP1 sets for outfitting both sides in one colour can be purchased separately. Highly optimised P/Q curve for all applications The NF-A12x25’s sophisticated aerodynamic design allows for a pressure to airflow (P/Q) curve that is extremely strong in the critical mid-section. This means that the NF-A12x25 offers excellent performance in both static pressure demanding and airflow demanding applications. Review: Better airflow. Better noise performance. Better quality. - Setup (Idle): 1) NF-A12 as an intake fan (1400 RPM) 2) ARCTIC P12 as exhaust. (1300 RPM) 3) CPU Heatsink: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black paired with NF-F12 120mm (500 RPM) Under load: GPU temps never rise above 68*C. The key difference between the NF-A12 and the ARCTIC P12 is that the NF-A12 never lets the hot air stay in the case long enough to get hot. It truly moves air extremely well. And that's with just one NF-A12 intake fan. Next experiment: I will be adding an other NF-A12 as an exhaust fan to see if it improves temperatures even more. I do not know if older iterations had complete sets of 4 bumpers for each color, but the current version has four bumpers for all of the colors available, including black. There is also a sound dampener, I think? Please see photo. Important note: Reviews stating that there are only gray bumpers must be older versions. If you purchase it as of February 25, 2024, rest assured you will receive four black bumpers. It also comes with hardware - four screws. Be aware that the threading is very tight. If the fan is in a position that is hard to tighten the screws, please have patience. I dropped the screws at least four times. This is good, though. That means the material is not low quality. My only caveat is that the length of the cable that comes with the fan is a little too short. I was barely able to reach the SysFan header at the bottom of the motherboard. Please see photo. The cable has a sleeve so it makes for a bad bend when you insert the 4-pin connector to the SysFan pins. Be careful not to force it or else you could damage the pins and the motherboard. Most motherboards were not designed to accommodate enough space for 4-pin cable and sleeves like this. Usually, case fans or fans in general come with 4-pin wires that have no sleeves so it is much easier to cable manage and maneuver around small openings. I would have preferred a longer cable as most cases these days have good cable management. You can loop it to the back of the case and get rid of cables hanging over your motherboard. Noctua made it too short and not long enough. The cable does not know whether to be short or long. It is a bad length. I have a slightly larger than usual, mid-tower case - NZXT H7 Flow. It is larger than the NZXT H500. For smaller mid-towers, you should be okay. And if you have the NZXT H7 Flow, it should be okay as well, as I had about 1-2 inches of cable to pull on. At 1300-1400, it becomes quite audible. But the idea with this fan is to keep it at around 500-900 RPM because that's where it's most quiet and moves a lot of air. Even at 1400 RPM, I cannot hear it from where I am sitting, although there is a slight hum. I have my PC case underneath my desk, so please keep that in mind. With NZXT case fans, I can clearly hear them. And with ARCTIC P12s, I can barely hear them, if at all. Compared to the ARCTIC P12, they both have different sound or noise signatures. The NF-A12 has a much more rounded sound. Not nearly as grating as the ARCTIC P12. If I had to choose, I would go with the A12x25. I am very sensitive to noise and I have excellent hearing. If you are sensitive to sound and you have high sensory, then please keep this in mind. I think for those reasons, some people are buying The Noctua NF-A12x25 as case fans. I am using it as case fans. I wanted a quiet fan that outperforms other case fans in terms of air flow and getting rid of hot air from inside the case while remaining quiet/silent. Even then, I think I hear a slight hum from the NF-A12x25, where as the ARCTIC P12 does not have a hum at all. Arguably, the P12 is quieter and more silent than the A12x25. It is only when you put your ear directly next to the P12, you can hear its sound or noise signature. Ultimately, the NF-A12 is not significantly better than the ARCTIC P12. It is more like a sideways upgrade. It depends on what you prefer. As far as temperatures, The NF-A12 slightly edges out the P12 by a couple of degrees (Celsius). Nothing to write home about. If you already have the P12 and you are not bothered by its sound and noise levels, then stick with them. The value of the P12 is difficult to beat. A 5-pack of ARCTIC P12 is about $24, but one NF-A12 is about $35. The extra accessories such as the bumpers stay in the box because I purchased it to match the black and white theme for my case. Again, there are four black bumpers despite what other reviews have stated. But not eight bumpers to cover all corners. I think that is what other reviewers were alluding to, but it isn't the biggest deal. I would have preferred eight black bumpers and no other colors, and an extra cable that is longer. If you are planning to use the NF-A12 as an exhaust fan, I do not think it will reach one of the top 4-pins on the motherboard. If it does, it will probably droop over the motherboard. When it comes to NF-A12 as an intake fan, I cannot confirm with absolute certainty that it has improved my GPU hot spot temps, but it has dropped from 42*C (with ARCTIC P12) to 38*C (with NF-A12), so far. For the first time, my GPU temp and Hot Spot temps, according to HWMonitor, is within 8*C of one another while idle. This is considered excellent. Ultimately, the NF-A12 is difficult to recommend over excellent value propositions such as the ARCTIC P12. The NF-A12 moves significantly more air, but idle temps are only slightly better by 2-3*C. The more rounded noise or sound signature is preference, as the ARCTIC P12 is nearly inaudible unless you put your ear next to it. The NF-A12 has a humming sound that I can hear even though my PC is underneath my desk. That is about 3 feet away from my ears. Where as with the ARCTIC P12, I was unable to hear any humming noise. With that said, if you have the ARCTIC P12, you may want to consider hanging onto them and save your money. The value proposition just isn't there for me. I do not plan to return it, though. I like experimenting with different case fans to get the lowest probable temps while idle or under load. The humming noise kind of bothers me even with headphones on, listening to music. The NF-A12 @ 1300-1400 RPM isn't as quiet as some reviewers make it out to be and it can be misleading due to biases and echochambers. Update: While my previous assessment noted that the NF-A12 is more of a side upgrade, I have changed my conclusion to it being a superior case fan than the ARCTIC P12. The main reason being because it has effcient airflow. It moves hot air out of the case far better than the P12. Temperatures in every category have improved and it doesn't let the ambient temperature climb. It gets rid of the heat and doesn't let temperatures become too hot. This is the key factor and difference the A12 does far better than the P12 and other generic case fans. Review: Fantastic airflow with VERY minimal noise - Absolutely amazing. I did a LOT of research into my fan upgrades as I was swapping out all the fans in my case with these. When I say it's dead quiet, it's DEAD quiet. I normally have fans in my room going and I can barely hear them with them on OR off. The airflow is fantastic, with my Ryzen 7 9700X been having some problems controlling temps as my case fans came with the case and weren't controllable. At 50-60% speed idle and 60-75% under load it is barely noticeable. I will say, they are VERY expensive. At $37-$45 ish that I saw when I was looking online, they are by far the most expensive fan I've ever bought. Worth EVERY penny. Performance is top notch. The cables were the perfect length to run along the edge of the chassis and to the back for cable management, barely noticeable and not blocking the fans. PWM connects like any normal fan, nothing special, just a 4 pin connector. The step up and down is fantastic and barely noticeable on the ramp up during initial load temps. I do very much enjoy the little color corners for the fans. I don't have any RGBs in my case so I quite like the very small red accent the corners give my build. The rubber anti vibration gasket it comes with does it's job well. I hear my GPU fans more than I do the Noctuas. Overall 9/10. Would be a 10/10 if they were cheaper. ## Features - Premium quiet fan, 120x120x25mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 2000 RPM, max. 22.6 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF - Next-gen A-series design combines high airflow and high static pressure performance, ideal both as a case fan and for CPU coolers, watercooling radiators and AIO liquid cooling systems - State-of-the-art engineering (AAO frame, Flow Acceleration Channels, record tight 0.5mm tip clearance) and construction (Sterrox LCP material, metal-reinforced hub, metal bearing shell, etc.) - 4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM motherboard fan headers, 450-2000rpm speed range (near silent at idle, powerful under load) - chromax.black.swap edition with swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow, grey and green anti-vibration pads for colour-customising (4 pads of each colour plus black anti-vibration gasket) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09C6DQDNT | | Air Flow Capacity | 102.1 Cubic Meters Per Hour | | Best Sellers Rank | #22 in Computer Case Fans | | Brand | Noctua | | Brand Name | Noctua | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Cooling Method | Air | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,266 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018100549 | | Included Components | Camera Body | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.72"L x 4.72"W x 0.98"H | | Item Weight | 300 Grams | | Manufacturer | Noctua | | Material Type | Sterrox® LCP | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 RPM | | Model | NF-A12x25chromaxbl | | Noise Level | 22.6 Decibels | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap | | Power Connector Type | 4-Pin | | Product Dimensions | 4.72"L x 4.72"W x 0.98"H | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 12 Volts | | Warranty Description | 6 year manufacturer’s warranty | | Wattage | 1.2 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Noctua - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Cooling Method:** Air - **Material:** Sterrox® LCP - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 2000 RPM - **Noise Level:** 22.6 Decibels - **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin - **Product Dimensions:** 4.72"L x 4.72"W x 0.98"H - **Voltage:** 12 Volts - **Wattage:** 1.2 watts ## Images ![NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mh5IBa9OL.jpg) ![NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Eb4q7+jfL.jpg) ![NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FGP4oNXNL.jpg) ![NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qrOMOkCAL.jpg) ![NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716NYHfmY1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better airflow. Better noise performance. Better quality. *by E***N on February 27, 2024* Setup (Idle): 1) NF-A12 as an intake fan (1400 RPM) 2) ARCTIC P12 as exhaust. (1300 RPM) 3) CPU Heatsink: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black paired with NF-F12 120mm (500 RPM) Under load: GPU temps never rise above 68*C. The key difference between the NF-A12 and the ARCTIC P12 is that the NF-A12 never lets the hot air stay in the case long enough to get hot. It truly moves air extremely well. And that's with just one NF-A12 intake fan. Next experiment: I will be adding an other NF-A12 as an exhaust fan to see if it improves temperatures even more. I do not know if older iterations had complete sets of 4 bumpers for each color, but the current version has four bumpers for all of the colors available, including black. There is also a sound dampener, I think? Please see photo. Important note: Reviews stating that there are only gray bumpers must be older versions. If you purchase it as of February 25, 2024, rest assured you will receive four black bumpers. It also comes with hardware - four screws. Be aware that the threading is very tight. If the fan is in a position that is hard to tighten the screws, please have patience. I dropped the screws at least four times. This is good, though. That means the material is not low quality. My only caveat is that the length of the cable that comes with the fan is a little too short. I was barely able to reach the SysFan header at the bottom of the motherboard. Please see photo. The cable has a sleeve so it makes for a bad bend when you insert the 4-pin connector to the SysFan pins. Be careful not to force it or else you could damage the pins and the motherboard. Most motherboards were not designed to accommodate enough space for 4-pin cable and sleeves like this. Usually, case fans or fans in general come with 4-pin wires that have no sleeves so it is much easier to cable manage and maneuver around small openings. I would have preferred a longer cable as most cases these days have good cable management. You can loop it to the back of the case and get rid of cables hanging over your motherboard. Noctua made it too short and not long enough. The cable does not know whether to be short or long. It is a bad length. I have a slightly larger than usual, mid-tower case - NZXT H7 Flow. It is larger than the NZXT H500. For smaller mid-towers, you should be okay. And if you have the NZXT H7 Flow, it should be okay as well, as I had about 1-2 inches of cable to pull on. At 1300-1400, it becomes quite audible. But the idea with this fan is to keep it at around 500-900 RPM because that's where it's most quiet and moves a lot of air. Even at 1400 RPM, I cannot hear it from where I am sitting, although there is a slight hum. I have my PC case underneath my desk, so please keep that in mind. With NZXT case fans, I can clearly hear them. And with ARCTIC P12s, I can barely hear them, if at all. Compared to the ARCTIC P12, they both have different sound or noise signatures. The NF-A12 has a much more rounded sound. Not nearly as grating as the ARCTIC P12. If I had to choose, I would go with the A12x25. I am very sensitive to noise and I have excellent hearing. If you are sensitive to sound and you have high sensory, then please keep this in mind. I think for those reasons, some people are buying The Noctua NF-A12x25 as case fans. I am using it as case fans. I wanted a quiet fan that outperforms other case fans in terms of air flow and getting rid of hot air from inside the case while remaining quiet/silent. Even then, I think I hear a slight hum from the NF-A12x25, where as the ARCTIC P12 does not have a hum at all. Arguably, the P12 is quieter and more silent than the A12x25. It is only when you put your ear directly next to the P12, you can hear its sound or noise signature. Ultimately, the NF-A12 is not significantly better than the ARCTIC P12. It is more like a sideways upgrade. It depends on what you prefer. As far as temperatures, The NF-A12 slightly edges out the P12 by a couple of degrees (Celsius). Nothing to write home about. If you already have the P12 and you are not bothered by its sound and noise levels, then stick with them. The value of the P12 is difficult to beat. A 5-pack of ARCTIC P12 is about $24, but one NF-A12 is about $35. The extra accessories such as the bumpers stay in the box because I purchased it to match the black and white theme for my case. Again, there are four black bumpers despite what other reviews have stated. But not eight bumpers to cover all corners. I think that is what other reviewers were alluding to, but it isn't the biggest deal. I would have preferred eight black bumpers and no other colors, and an extra cable that is longer. If you are planning to use the NF-A12 as an exhaust fan, I do not think it will reach one of the top 4-pins on the motherboard. If it does, it will probably droop over the motherboard. When it comes to NF-A12 as an intake fan, I cannot confirm with absolute certainty that it has improved my GPU hot spot temps, but it has dropped from 42*C (with ARCTIC P12) to 38*C (with NF-A12), so far. For the first time, my GPU temp and Hot Spot temps, according to HWMonitor, is within 8*C of one another while idle. This is considered excellent. Ultimately, the NF-A12 is difficult to recommend over excellent value propositions such as the ARCTIC P12. The NF-A12 moves significantly more air, but idle temps are only slightly better by 2-3*C. The more rounded noise or sound signature is preference, as the ARCTIC P12 is nearly inaudible unless you put your ear next to it. The NF-A12 has a humming sound that I can hear even though my PC is underneath my desk. That is about 3 feet away from my ears. Where as with the ARCTIC P12, I was unable to hear any humming noise. With that said, if you have the ARCTIC P12, you may want to consider hanging onto them and save your money. The value proposition just isn't there for me. I do not plan to return it, though. I like experimenting with different case fans to get the lowest probable temps while idle or under load. The humming noise kind of bothers me even with headphones on, listening to music. The NF-A12 @ 1300-1400 RPM isn't as quiet as some reviewers make it out to be and it can be misleading due to biases and echochambers. Update: While my previous assessment noted that the NF-A12 is more of a side upgrade, I have changed my conclusion to it being a superior case fan than the ARCTIC P12. The main reason being because it has effcient airflow. It moves hot air out of the case far better than the P12. Temperatures in every category have improved and it doesn't let the ambient temperature climb. It gets rid of the heat and doesn't let temperatures become too hot. This is the key factor and difference the A12 does far better than the P12 and other generic case fans. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic airflow with VERY minimal noise *by G***K on March 30, 2026* Absolutely amazing. I did a LOT of research into my fan upgrades as I was swapping out all the fans in my case with these. When I say it's dead quiet, it's DEAD quiet. I normally have fans in my room going and I can barely hear them with them on OR off. The airflow is fantastic, with my Ryzen 7 9700X been having some problems controlling temps as my case fans came with the case and weren't controllable. At 50-60% speed idle and 60-75% under load it is barely noticeable. I will say, they are VERY expensive. At $37-$45 ish that I saw when I was looking online, they are by far the most expensive fan I've ever bought. Worth EVERY penny. Performance is top notch. The cables were the perfect length to run along the edge of the chassis and to the back for cable management, barely noticeable and not blocking the fans. PWM connects like any normal fan, nothing special, just a 4 pin connector. The step up and down is fantastic and barely noticeable on the ramp up during initial load temps. I do very much enjoy the little color corners for the fans. I don't have any RGBs in my case so I quite like the very small red accent the corners give my build. The rubber anti vibration gasket it comes with does it's job well. I hear my GPU fans more than I do the Noctuas. Overall 9/10. Would be a 10/10 if they were cheaper. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfection. I have 11 of them in my PC *by Z***Y on April 17, 2026* I got tired of fans failing, starting to make annoying noises over time, etc. I have tried fans from Corsair, Cooler Master, Scythe, Arctic, etc etc. Have had issues with them all. I've had these 11 fans in my PC for a year now and haven't had a single issue. They are whisper quiet, powerful. 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