NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM

I can't say enough good things about my Noctua PC fans. I've always been bothered by noisy computer components, but this fan has completely changed my experience. It is so unbelievably quiet that I have to double-check to make sure it's actually running. The silence is a stark contrast to the stock fans I was using before, and it has made my entire setup feel more serene. Beyond the silence, the performance is top-notch. It keeps my components cool even under heavy load, ensuring everything runs smoothly. The build quality feels premium and durable, and the installation was a breeze. If you're looking for a powerful fan that delivers on both performance and an amazingly silent operation, look no further. This is an essential upgrade for any PC builder who values a peaceful environment.

Okay, let me set the scene: My stock fan (the Foxconn PVA080G12Q) sounded like a jet engine taking off every time my CPU went into overdrive. Honestly, it could wake the dead—and my wife, who was in full-on study mode for her exams. 😬 After too many complaints (fair enough, I wasn’t winning husband of the year), I decided it was time for a change. Enter the Noctua NF-R8 Redux—the cooler, quieter hero I never knew I needed! 🔥 Installation? A breeze. Silent operation? Oh, you bet! This fan has the gentle hum of a secret agent, doing its job without anyone noticing. So quiet, in fact, that I actually had to check if it was running (it was, and it was awesome). The PWM feature adjusts the speed based on CPU load—no more sounding like a race car when my PC is working hard. It’s like it’s got a little brain, knowing just when to kick it into gear. Pros: * Silent like a ninja: You barely hear it, even under load! (Goodbye, angry wife. 👋) * Adjusts speed automatically: It knows when to work harder without waking up the house. * Effective cooling: Keeps the system chill without drama. 🧊 Con: If the system's under heavy load, you might hear a slight hum—but honestly, it's nothing compared to the ear-splitting noise of my old fan. So, whether you're gaming, rendering, or just trying to keep the peace in your home, this fan’s got you covered. Happy wife, happy life, right? 😎 TL;DR: If you're looking for a fan that combines high performance with whisper-quiet operation, this is your guy. Highly recommend!

Shockingly durable, extremely high quality, so quiet it's well below the noise floor of most rooms. What more could one want? The actual air performance is a bit low compared to lesser 80mm fans, which may be a concern for some applications. But for most, it's a bargain at twice the price.

Purchased two of these for use as intake case fans. One mounted on the side of my case next to the GPU (had to get an 80mm with the CPU cooler I recently purchased a 120mm would no longer fit Rosewill Blackhawk) and one taking up 2 5.25" drive bays in the front of my case, giving me 3 intake fans on the front of the case (2 120mm 1 80mm) Using these fans with a Rosewill 4 pin PWM fan splitter so they only use 1 fan header off my mobo, and they are both controlled using the same setting. The one in front replaced a series of 3 40mm fans in a 5.25" drive bay, they were so loud it became really time to replace them, I went with a single fan option this time instead of the 3 small ones. They really did move some air, and really helped move a lot more air in to my case, but they were so loud. These fans are whisper quiet, you really can only hear them run at 1300RPM and beyond. Very satisfied with my purchase and very aesthetically pleasing being darker colors than the typical brown / tan from Noctua. Please make more black / grey / white fans !!!! Only wish they came with some more hardware, the redux is severely lacking in accessories compared to their main line of fans.

They spin, they move air across computer parts in a server rack case, and they are relatively quiet. That's all I ask of them and so fare they've done what is required. You might notice the noise if you're in the same room but I am not.

These little things aren't just diligent, quiet, and hard working - they're also very cheap! They do exactly as intended and get the job done nice and easily. I have absolutely no complaints about their function. Only 4 stars for 2 reasons: - Under load, they are not nearly as silent as they are when idle. Those little fans can work themselves into a force much louder than any of my other case fans. Which is periodically distracting when under load, but otherwise understandable. - They don't move all that much air. It's good at keeping certain areas cool and breathing a steady, lax flow - but even under load it isn't going to turn your warm RIG air into the Siberian winds. If you're considering getting this product: Stop thinking. Just get it.

I got this to mount on the interior cage of an HP Envy TE01 in order to pump a little extra air into a small case. You can fit two 80mm fans on the cage if you are using a smaller GPU such as the GTX 1650 and if you do not add a hard drive to the extra bay. I fannibalized the second 80mm fan from my heatsink. The first 80 mm fan will fit towards the bottom of the cage beneath the two notches that form a corner. You should be able to fit a fan down there even if you have a bulky GPU. The second fan goes directly above above and offset slightly so that it doesn't hit the extra hard disk cradle. The screw holes align perfectly with the cage. I recommend using M3 hex screws with nuts, though the stock screws should also work fine. Note that the ideal fit for the first position is probably 60mm. 80mm fits fine but with only one bolt. This is why having a smooth and balanced fan is so important. This fan doesn't vibrate the cage, which is exactly what I wanted. The inside of my case has a little extra air coming in and the components are happy. This tower needs to last me a little while.

Same great price and not the horrible colour.

The best

I recently upgraded my PC in the hope that one day there will be graphics cards again. I miss graphics cards. As part of this upgrade, I decided to ditch my manual fan controller and let the motherboard do the work automatically. To do this properly I needed 4-pin PWM fans. I've used Noctua fans for years and been completely happy with the performance and low sound levels. I use my PC for my little home recording studio, so it's needs to be quiet. Installation was a doddle, but I do think that Noctua should include rubber isolating mounts at this price. This 80mm fan is whisper quiet even at full speed, and with the motherboard controlling it, it's utterly silent. As a bonus, it's cheaper then the original version. I've used this as a 'push' fan at the front of the case. I initially installed just a 120mm 'pull' fan at the rear, and found the case temperatures to be strangely high. The air coming out of the back was also worryingly warm. I eventually discovered that the fan on my new power supply stops completely when it's at idle. My rear case fan was pulling air in backwards through the stationary power supply fan, through the power supply, into the case and out through the back of the case! Basically, I was using the power supply to warm the inside of the case. This 80mm fan now blows air into the front of the case, and the internal temperatures are much lower. Noctua have been the leaders in silent fans for years. This 'Redux' range brings the price down while keeping the key features. I had to pay a little extra to buy it from a third-party as it was out of stock at Noctua's own Amazon Shop. It was worth it.

Have 3 of Noctua's 120mm fans currently running in my system. This has been a great addition as well; especially for the price. Moves a lot of air, and does so quietly. Great job by the seller as well. Product was packaged nicely, and does not have any defects. Good quality control on their end as well. Note to Noctua :- Please provide a Y-Header cable & Long fan screws for easier installation and airflow management. PSA - People have been known to say that even Noctua fans produce a lot of coil whine. Any fan motors over 800RPM start being audible, and especially over 1200 RPM the whine becomes painful. It's just that Noctua's fans are super stable, and move a lot more air for the same speeds. If there are multiple fans in the system, run a system software to tweak/manage the fan curves to provide optimum balance between cooling/noise.

Das ist ein sehr guter Lüfter, mit einem ausreichend langen Kabel, welches sich ohne Probleme auf den Lüfter drauf wickeln lässt, um Platz zu sparen. Das Kabel selber ist wirklich toll, es besitzt eine Menge positive Eigenschaften, die äußerst nützlich sind, und zwar wenn der Platz net reicht: Es ist sehr flexibel, ummantelt, und es ist an beiden Enden noch mal etwas flexibler, also quasi so, das nix bricht, das man Spiel hat, und es verhält sich einfach intuitiv dieses Kabel, ich liebe dieses Kabel! Das alles sorgt halt einfach dafür, dass es quasi von selber hält, wenn man es drum wickelt, um den Lüfter. Das würde nicht gehen, wenn das Kabel riesig steif wäre, oder wenn es nur Drähte wären, würde das ohne Klebestreifen auch nicht gehen. Es liegt wirklich wunderbar auf, dit Kabel. Hängt natürlich alles vom Aufbau ab, ich habe kein normales ATX Gehäuse, dort kann man es sicher nicht so machen, dort wird man bestimmt Kabelbinder brauchen, weil der Weg, vom Lüfter bis hin zur Platine, etwas weiter ist als bei mir, da wird es nix mit aufwickeln. Aber selbst wenn nicht, ist dieses Kabel auch prima für den Einsatz von Kabelbindern, denn es schützt die Drähte, es ist komplett ummantelt, das ist ein richtiger Schutz für die kleinen Kabel, und da greifen die Kabelbinder dann richtig schön, oder wenn dein Netzteil so Klettverschluss hat, dann kommt das da einfach mit rein, beim ATX Gehäuse, da ist vieles möglich. Es geht immer um den Luftstrom! Deswegen muss immer Ordnung im PC Gehäuse sein. Das Kabel ist längst nicht alles was mir an diesem Lüfter gefällt, sondern auch die Qualität des Lüfters selbst, und auch die geringe Lautstärke. Der Lüfter ist wirklich sehr leise, also man hört ihn gar nicht, jeder andere Propeller den ich hier habe, ist um vieles lauter! Und was ich besonders schön finde, was mich auch dazu veranlassen würde, noch weitere Lüfter dieser Sorte zu kaufen, das ist das Material! Wir hatten früher mal Gehäuse, dort waren Lüfter schon mit dabei, die waren aus billigem Plastik, und man konnte die Lüfter leider nicht mal sauber machen, denn sobald man die Schrauben gelöst hatte, konnte man sie nicht wieder rein schrauben, weil das Material einfach zu billig war und gebrochen ist. Dieses Plastik hier, von diesem Lüfter, hinterlässt wunderschöne Gewinde! Ich war ja am testen, weil ich eigentlich gar keinen wirklichen Platz für den Lüfter im Gehäuse hatte, keine Halterung, gar nichts, aber einen Anschluss, und es funktioniert, und so habe ich die dazugehörigen Gewindeschrauben, die bei dem Lüfter bereits dabei sind, sogar schon mehrfach in das gleiche Gewinde gedreht, und das Plastik hält das definitiv aus, und es bricht nicht! Ich habe die sogar schräg verschrauben müssen, weil es anders halt einfach nicht ging, und selbst das war kein Problem für das verwendete Material des Lüfters, und besonders wenn man schräg schraubt, kann das sehr schnell brechen. Denn es sind ja Gewindeschrauben, die sich da rein fressen, und deswegen bricht das, aber nicht bei dem Lüfter! Ich habe hinten am PC nur so ein Gitter, wie so eine Bienenwabe, weiter ist da nix, kein Gewinde, keine Halterung, nix. Also keinerlei Möglichkeit, dort etwas ,,normal" zu befestigen, und trotzdem geht es, mit diesem Lüfter kann man das machen, und hält ohne weiteres, weil man die Schrauben so gut rein ziehen kann, ohne das es bricht, und da wackelt auch nix! Denn wenn es billiges Material wäre, würde es entweder wackeln, oder direkt brechen! Soviel auch gleich mal zum Thema ,,Made in China", denn das ist nämlich Made in China, und ist sehr gute Qualität. Steht hinten drauf! Also leistet grad einen guten Job, dieser Lüfter, schaufelt die ganze warme Luft hinten raus! Und ich bin zwar jetzt nicht der Lüfter Experte, aber dieser Lüfter schließt glatt ab, mit seiner Umgebung, und Laufruhe hat er auch, also wäre dieser Lüfter womöglich auch für Wasserkühlungen gut geeignet, denn da ist es wichtig, das es glatt abschließt, zumindest sagt das die PC Zeitung, ich hatte noch keine Wasserkühlung. Die Verpackung ist auch sehr schön, der liegt da sehr edel drin der Lüfter, das Kabel ist auch ,,nicht" fest gebunden oder so, sodass es brechen könnte, das liegt dort sehr chillig in der Verpackung. Schönes Produkt wie ich finde. Für den Preis bekommt man eine wunderbare Qualität, die man auch nicht immer überall findet. Und die Temperaturen im Gehäuse sehen gut aus, und hier ist richtig warm grade. Zu dem Preis gern wieder Leute.

Great value for money