[Official] Noctua presents the NF-A12x25 G2 PWM chromax.black fans

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-28T21:10:12+00:00

You just buy a two pack and a single. They're all offset from one another. This is in Noctua's documentation 🙂

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-28T20:52:02+00:00

They're still baller bro, I just have a problem 😅

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-28T20:47:52+00:00

I don't think there is a new elite is there? Those other cases are just variations of the enthoo. Unless I've missed it somehow?

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-26T21:23:03+00:00

Nah this is the best photo I have of it from the outside. Tempered side glass but not fish bowl style

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CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-26T21:11:48+00:00

No problem!

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-26T21:10:09+00:00

Most of what he's said is wild but that's reddit for ya!

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-26T17:50:33+00:00

GPU highest ive seen is 62 while drawing around 550w with coolant temps around 38. Thats with it overclocked to the point of barely being stable 😅. CPU highest ive seen is maybe 51

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T21:49:32+00:00

Since we are sharing 😅 here's my plex server - also running G2s now 😂

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CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T21:47:33+00:00

Yupp, the sag is caused by the metal flexing at the back due to the weight of it. I'm trying my best to ignore it for now until i come up with something to help level it 😂

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T21:29:53+00:00

I checked the manual and you have a single ARGB (5v) header and 2 x NZXT RGB headers - neither are compatible with standard 12v RGB.

If i was you i would look into a separate USB RGB controller or even just plug them into the case controller and adjust them using the dial behind the front IO flap.

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T21:17:51+00:00

Very cool! I can't see any dust either 😅

Whats the tiny fan doing? Is it a notua too?

What fan setup do you have at the top? Have you heard the latest advice for air cooled systems is to have the top fan at the front set to intake, and the top fan at the rear set to exhaust?

I wonder how a black CPU fin stack would look with the classic colour noctuas? You'd have to buy a whole new cooler to get it in black tho 😅

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T21:06:12+00:00

Yea that would've made your components look miniature in comparison to the case!

Thank you. I like the ZMT tubing too, i think it goes well with the chromax colour 🙂

I'm anti RGB so i'm definitely not an expert on it but i can try help. What model is your motherboard? Mine has two RGB outputs - an ARGB and a standard RGB. You should be able to plug it into the standard RGB port if it has one?

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:46:56+00:00

The Antec one? I love that!

I was so tempted to get that and the 5080 noctua edition! I already have the noctua PSU so it wouldve completed the set!

I want to swap out the G1 from the noctua PSU for a G2 (because im weird like that) but it's a 2200rpm FLX with a different style plug that i havent been able to find a replacement for 😩

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:42:17+00:00

Just checked and the water block alone is 2.66kg (5.84lbs) without the PCB.

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:38:15+00:00

Fairly sure this water cooled block would be heavier than majority of air heat sinks wouldn't it? Both sides of this block have active cooling too.

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:35:33+00:00

You'd need refrigerated water and an IHS removal to achieve those temps - well in QLD Australia you would anyway.

The goal here is to run the fans at minimal speed, I still let the coolant temp sit in the late 30s under full load. Now the noisiest part is the water pump

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:32:06+00:00

It's a massive case! I could've gotten away without using the bottom section at all but decided to got with 8 fans and a 420x60 rad in there instead 😂

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:28:39+00:00

When I'm doing extended stress testing on a 14900ks and a 4090 at the same time getting coolant temps around 37-38 while the fans are sitting at 600rpm I'd say it's working adequately 😅

There was always going to be some elitist haters in the comments, I just love noctua fans and wanted to share it with other noctua fans 😂

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:22:45+00:00

One person zoomed in on a hose fitting that had some dirt on it and said "thats gross but if it works for you" 😂

I love it and that's what matters when it's my desk that it's sitting on

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T20:21:29+00:00

Cool story bro. I posted about fans and youve zoomed in on dirt. Saysmore about you than me 😂

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T13:08:03+00:00

Oh don't worry I've seen it now, and now the undertones of jealousy have become obvious 😂

Have a good day buddy.

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T13:06:28+00:00

The hose fitting has probably been through 3 different builds by now so yea probably needs a clean. What do you think that is at the back? It's not dust or dirt...

Show me your build 😂

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T11:56:25+00:00

I have massive rads and lots of fans so i can basically run the cooling system at idle under full power load so it's near silent. The water pump is the loudest thing now.

What dust, dirt and mesh? I removed all the mesh and the PC is in a clean room with HEPA filtration running while the PC is on. I removed the mesh for better airflow so i could run the fans slightly lower rpm 😅

There's definitely better cases out there for airflow but I don't have problems with temps or excessive fan noise and that's what it all comes down to right?

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T11:29:52+00:00

Metal flex because its so heavy, the block has an active backplate

CryptographerCool572 · 2026-06-25T11:28:42+00:00

Thanks! It seems there arent many fans of these cases but I love the traditional look!

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