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Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800, High Performance Cooling Fan, 3-Pin, 1800 RPM (80mm, Grey)
- High performance cooling fan, 80x80x25mm, 12V, 3-pin Molex, 1800 RPM, 17.1 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
- Renowned NF-R8 high-end 80x25mm 12V fan, more than 100 awards and recommendations from international computer hardware websites and magazines, hundreds of thousands of satisfied users
- Highly optimised low-noise design with outstanding quietness of operation, static pressure and airflow (CFM), ideal for chassis ventilation, cooling fan replacement for NAS and other devices, etc.
- 1800rpm 3-pin version with excellent balance of performance and quietness, speed can be controlled with optional NA-SRC10 Low-Noise Adaptors or by reducing voltage
- Streamlined redux edition: proven Noctua quality at an attractive price point, wide range of optional accessories (anti-vibration mounts, S-ATA adaptors, y-splitters, extension cables, etc.)
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The classic NF-R8 is a long-standing favourite among enthusiast users around the world and helped to found Noctua’s reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of premium quality quiet cooling components. The new redux edition reissues this award-winning model in a streamlined, accessibly priced package that has been reduced to the essential core: the NF-R8 premium fan. Its industry grade SSO-Bearing, over 150.000 hours MTTF rating and full 6 years manufacturer’s warranty make the NF-R8 redux a proven premium choice that provides trusted Noctua quality at an attractive price point. The 1800rpm version is ideal for efficient case ventilation or other applications that demand an even balance of performance and quietness.
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The Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 is an 80 mm, 3-pin case fan rated for 1800 RPM and 17.1 dB(A), suited to builders replacing an 80 mm fan or adding ventilation to compatible cases, NAS units, and other devices.
Recommended For
- Owners of compact or older PC cases with a standard 80 × 25 mm fan mount who want to replace a worn case fan without changing the case layout.
- HTPC and media-center builders whose case uses 80 mm fans and who want case ventilation for a living-room system; community users report using 80 mm fans in HTPC cases such as the Node 605.
- DIY builders adding airflow to a small electronics or networking enclosure with a compatible 80 mm mount and 12 V fan connection; the 3-pin fan can suit straightforward, always-on ventilation when PWM control is not required.
- Small-form-factor PC owners replacing an exhaust fan who prioritize quieter case ventilation over fitting a larger fan; one SFF builder reported lower noise and temperatures after adapting an NF-R8 to an InWin B1.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Replacing a failed or noisy 80 mm case fan: if the case accepts a standard 80 x 25 mm fan, the NF-R8 redux-1800 can restore chassis airflow without adding a high-speed fan’s rated noise level.
- Improving ventilation in a compact PC with an 80 mm fan mount: it can add airflow where a larger fan will not fit; check that the case has enough clearance for the 25 mm thickness.
- Replacing a NAS or other device’s 80 mm cooling fan: it can provide a quieter replacement when the enclosure supports this size, but check temperatures afterward because the replacement may move less air than the original fan.
- Adding or replacing a fan in a system that supports voltage-based control: the 3-pin fan’s speed can be reduced by lowering its voltage, which can trade some airflow for quieter operation.