We spoke with representatives of Noctua about the things you wanted to know, supplemented by various other questions. What about liquid coolers using 140 mm fans, the design of the fan hub (does it really need to be that robust?), the aerodynamic design of fans in general, or their white variants? What about the SFF segment? We got answers to many of these questions for you, which you can find in this article. Read more “Noctua: Longer Blades Mean More Vibrations (Interview)”
We’re preparing an interview that you can contribute to. With any questions you may have for Noctua. Whether it’s about coolers, fans, thermal interface materials, technical support, or anything else that keeps you up at night. This is your opportunity to get some answers. We’ll be glad if you become co-authors of anything constructive that the HWCooling editorial team hasn’t thought of. And there are quite a few things like that… Read more “Questions for Noctua: Tell us what you’d like to know”
Among the many manufacturers showcasing their latest developments at Computex, there is one booth that simply cannot be skipped. The Austrian cooling specialist came to this year’s show with an impressive lineup. Athena’s owl has spread its wings through a broader product portfolio and a number of new partnerships. In addition to products already known from published roadmaps, Noctua also unveiled several unexpected surprises. Read more “Austrian owl spreads its wings—surprise reveals”
Among the many manufacturers showcasing their latest developments at Computex, there is one booth that simply cannot be skipped. The Austrian cooling specialist came to this year’s show with an impressive lineup. Athena’s owl has spread its wings through a broader product portfolio and a number of new partnerships. In addition to products already known from published roadmaps, Noctua also unveiled several unexpected surprises. Read more “Austrian owl spreads its wings—expected updates”
For users who do not like the original brown-and-beige color scheme, Noctua is releasing NF-A12x25 G2 fans in the chromax.black variant. This combines more visually attractive styling with the exceptional aerodynamic properties associated with top-tier positions in charts measuring relative airflow per unit of noise. Yes, the foundation remains the highest possible cooling performance at the lowest possible noise level. Read more “Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans now also available in black”
We interviewed a Noctua representative who revealed many details about the direction of this company’s cooling components. Do you already know everything about Noctua fans? Or do you have an idea of how far the cooling performance of pump-less liquid coolers will go? This and much more (hopefully of interest) was covered in the interview. The information that emerged is compiled within this article. Read more “Interview with Noctua: Thermosiphon liquid cooler aims high”
We have encountered the claim several times that we somehow favor Noctua. To avoid any speculation, we can state this very clearly: no one has ever influenced any HWCooling tests, neither Noctua nor others. There have been attempts from other brands, but that’s simply not something we would entertain. The tests at HWCooling are best described as “unbiased content.” Read more “Is Noctua bribing HWCooling? Definitely not! :)”
After long preparations, the Antec Flux Pro case with Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM fans is finally here. This promises exceptionally efficient system cooling optimized for the lowest possible noise while still delivering sufficient airflow. We’ll find out how it performs later, but you can already get an idea of what to expect from the available materials, including both overall and detailed photos. Read more “Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition awaits testing: A preview with details”
Our database now includes one hundred fans—75 in the 120 mm format and 25 models with a physical size of 140 mm. In this article, we have compiled all data into unified charts. What was once separated for clarity is now brought together again, and the commentary will also include a… look ahead regarding fan testing. But we can already reveal that there is still a lot more to come. Read more “The end, or just the beginning? 100 fans in HWCooling tests”
We have it. 3D prints made from Prusament filament in Noctua colors. What was announced last year has now become reality, and we’re glad that, thanks to access to a school-based printer, we managed to produce items such as a broom holder used for maintaining the hardware classroom. What it looks like can be seen in the article’s documentation. On behalf of the HWCooling team, we thank everyone for the cooperation. Read more “Results are in: a Prusa (MK4) 3D printer with Noctua colors”
The updated Noctua roadmap brings changes that will certainly not please fans of silent cooling and black aesthetics. The Chromax version of the NF-A12x25 G2 has been pushed back. Likewise, the compact PSU being developed in cooperation with Seasonic is shifting its arrival by another quarter. Fortunately, development of Noctua’s first AIO and the collaboration with Antec remain relatively stable, and the planned market entry is a positive signal. Read more “Changes to Noctua’s roadmap. Hardware plan from January 2026”
Most mid-range Asus card models allow easy removal of the shroud. We have already tried classic 120mm fans on the card, which do not fit very well on a narrow and long card. With them, the card becomes significantly wider and they do not cover the heatsink along its entire length. A trio of smaller 92mm fans fits a 30cm card better. After testing the low-profile NF-A9x14, we will try how the NF-A9 with the standard 25mm height performs. Read more “Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 with 3× Noctua NF-A9 Deshroud”
And here it is! Consumable material in Noctua shades. The Austrians teamed up with Prusa Research and, after some preparation, are bringing a 3D-printing filament to market. Once you model whatever you need, the result can be printed in brown or beige—exactly in the colors that match what has so far been “unmatchable”. Naturally, it doesn’t have to be just cooling-related items; the outcome can be anything. Read more “Prusament PLA: you can make “Noctua” 3D accessories at home”
On most mid-range Asus graphics cards, the shroud is easy to remove. We already tried classic 120 mm fans on this card, but they do not suit its narrow, long PCB: they make the card much wider and still fail to cover the heatsink along its full length. A trio of 92 mm Noctua fans fits better on the 30 cm card, and the range includes the low-profile NF-A9x14 for noticeably quieter cooling at lower speeds overall. Read more “Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5070 With 3× Noctua NF-A9x14 Deshroud”
They never were as brilliant and amazing as marketing materials depicted (and still depict) them. Fans that are supposed to be top-tier for system positions are, at best, average. Well, judge for yourselves. We wouldn’t subscribe to the notion that these are currently aerodynamically attractive fans for PC cases. For the reason that they are not. And we can go straight to the specific reasons and arguments. Read more “Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Example of unfortunate design”
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