Noctua presents NF-R8 fan

Noctua expands its range of premium quality fans with the NF-R8 80mm fan. Like the NF-S12, the NF-R8 employs a novel rotor developed by the Austrian Institute for Heat-Transmission and Fan Technology (Österreichisches Institut für Wärmeübertragung und Ventilatorentechnik, ÖIWV). Thanks to the special optimisation of the blade geometry towards ultra low noise application and Noctua's magnetically centred, self lubricating oil-pressure bearing (SSO bearing), the NF-R8 should be up to 10% quieter than other high-end fans at the same flow rate.

Running at 1800rpm, the NF-R8 provides a flow rate of 53m³/h at a noise level of only 17dB(A). Using the supplied Ultra-Low-Noise adaptor, the noise level can be reduced below 7dB(A)*.

Like the NF-S12, the NF-R8 is equipped with a magnetically centred, self lubricating oil-pressure bearing (SSO bearing) that surpasses current types of ball-, sleeve- and liquid bearings in long-term stability and quietness thanks to its new, improved principle of operation. The NF-R8 has a MTBF of over 150.000h and comes with 6 years warranty.

The scope of delivery of the NF-R8 includes a Low-Noise-Adaptor (L.N.A.) and an Ultra-Low-Noise adaptor (U.L.N.A.) that allow for a further reduction in noise emission, 4 vibration compensators for vibration-free installation as well as a 3:4 pin adaptor and 4 fan screws.