Noctua NF-S12A PWM - Silencer = Performance loss?

[Sephi_Toderas]

Hey guys,

I can't find any concrete information about this so that's why I'm asking. I was told today by a guy that by applying the silencer cables to my 6 Noctua NF-S12A PWM coolers, I lose performance. Apparently the coolers won't go above a certain level of RPM.

Is this true? Should I remove them or not? Asking this because I don't really want to mingle with my setup for nothing...

 

[Mikel_4]

You mean connecting fans to silencer PSU?

 

[Sephi_Toderas]

You mean connecting fans to silencer PSU?

No. In the box that the fans came with, there were these little cables that go between the fan and the mobo. Apparently they make the fans silent.

 

[wernstar]

What did you expect? Of course does reducing the fanspeed make them perform less.

 

[Sephi_Toderas]

What did you expect? Of course does reducing the fanspeed make them perform less.

I am asking if that's the case or not.

Do those silencer addons lower the speed of the fans?

 

[Sephi_Toderas]

What did you expect? Of course does reducing the fanspeed make them perform less.

I am asking if that's the case or not.

Do those silencer addons lower the speed of the fans?

 

[wernstar]

What did you expect? Of course does reducing the fanspeed make them perform less.

I am asking if that's the case or not.

Do those silencer addons lower the speed of the fans?

yes

 

[Sephi_Toderas]

What did you expect? Of course does reducing the fanspeed make them perform less.

I am asking if that's the case or not.

Do those silencer addons lower the speed of the fans?

yes

Ok, but how come this information is not included with the manual... geez.

Thanks tho

 

[Isokolon]

uhm... it is.
at least with my Noctua fan it's stated that it's a ultra low noise adapter that reduces voltage to the fan
thus resulting in less rpm

 

[Sephi_Toderas]

uhm... it is.
at least with my Noctua fan it's stated that it's a ultra low noise adapter that reduces voltage to the fan
thus resulting in less rpm

Note, can't find in a thing in the box 🙁

I will remove them.

 

[Isokolon]

I'd check the temps first
I mean they are very quiet any way
but if your temps check out, you can leave it installed as their performance is sufficient anyway.