Moving onto the 120mm models from Noctua we see the NF-P12.

This is supplied in identically sized but different looking packaging to the P14. The front lists the make, model and features of the unit while the rear offers more specific information including a written summary of the fan itself.


Box front.


Box rear.

The rear of the packaging also opens up to provide additional specific details outlining some of the technology used in the NF-P12.


Box rear panel open.

On opening we find the fan and supplied extras cradled in a protective plastic casing.


Internal packaging.

Included are 4x fan screws, 4 silicone mounts (nicknamed Vibration Compensators) two in line speed adapters (LNA and ULNA), a molex to 3-pin adapter and a Noctua case badge. Browny point for the badge Noctua... it's actually metal and very snazzy!

As with the NF-P14 FLX the fan is the same standard looking 9 blade design.


Fan rear.

Upon closer inspection you can see the fan blades VCN (Vortex-Control Notch) design. The staggered sets of twin cut notches are easy to see. As mentioned earlier these allow the suction and pressure sides of the airflow for the fan to mix more smoothly. The result of this should be a perceptibly quieter running fan... hopefully they'll have a marked effect on performance.


The NF-P12's Vortex-Control Notches.