Noctua Redux NF-R8 Redux-1800 PWM 80x80x25mm 4-pin PWM 1800rpm max. Fan

Description

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 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 PWM version features Noctua’s proprietary NE-FD1 PWM IC for automatic speed control, which allows to strike a perfect balance between high cooling capacity and low noise operation in each given situation.

Proven NF-R8 design

Tens of thousands of quiet cooling enthusiasts around the globe swear by Noctua's classic NF-R8. Thanks to its impressive quietness, excellent performance and impeccable quality, the NF-R8 has become an established reference for quiet 80mm fans.

Streamlined redux edition

The redux product line reissues some of Noctua's most popular, award-winning models by presenting them in streamlined, accessibly priced packages. All redux edition products are industry proven, time-tested models that helped to found Noctua's reputation as a first-tier supplier of premium grade low noise cooling equipment.

Custom-designed PWM IC with SCD

Supporting fully automatic speed control via PWM, the fan uses Noctua's custom-designed NE-FD1 PWM IC that integrates Smooth Commutation Drive (SCD) technology. By providing smoother torque impulses, SCD suppresses PWM switching noises and thus makes the fan quieter at lower speeds.

Stops at 0% PWM

When the fan is set to 0% PWM duty cycle by the motherboard or PWM fan controller, it will stop. This makes it ideal for creating setups with semi-passive cooling that automatically turn the fans off and thus run completely silent at idle if thermals allow.

SSO-Bearing

Combining the proven concept of hydrodynamic bearings with an additional magnet that supports the self-stabilisation of the rotor axis, Noctua's time-tested SSO-Bearing technology has become synonymous with supremely quiet operation and exceptional long-term stability.

Optional accessories

Users can choose from Noctua's wide range of optional accessories such as anti-vibration mounts, Low-Noise-Adaptors, y-cables, 3:4 pin adaptors or extension cables to upgrade redux edition fans according to their individual needs.

6-year manufacturer’s warranty

Noctua fans are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the redux edition models feature an MTTF rating of more than 150.000 hours and come with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.

EK-Vardar S 120ER D-RGB

The EK-Vardar S 120ER D-RGB is a high-static pressure computer cooling fan, designed primarily for high-performance liquid cooling systems. First introduced in 2014, the EK-Vardar fan is now available in an addressable D-RGB variant. It includes an Extended Range (ER) PWM operation feature and a Start-Stop function for a true 0dB experience, ensuring completely silent operation when needed. This fan is the best choice for addressable RGB radiator cooling, offering unmatched performance across its entire operating range.

Optimized Fan Blade Design

The fan features a perfectly balanced milky-colored 7-blade design, optimized for light dispersion and high-pressure operation while maintaining a low noise profile. With 9 LEDs under the motor hub, it provides one of the brightest D-RGB lighting effects available, ensuring excellent visibility even in daylight.

Standardized D-RGB Connectivity

The EK-Vardar D-RGB fan uses a standard 3-pin 5V D-RGB connection, making it compatible with any 3-pin 5V addressable D-RGB controller or motherboard RGB sync technologies. The 3-pin LED connector has an arrow marking that should be aligned with the +5V marking on the D-RGB (ARGB) header.

High-Static Pressure and Low Noise Profile

Unlike general-purpose cooling fans, the EK-Vardar series is specifically designed for liquid cooling systems, especially radiators. Its 7-fin blade design provides high static pressure while maintaining quiet operation. The design is also suitable for high-performance heat-pipe air coolers.

High-Quality Motor and Bearings

The fan features a proven electrical design, actively cooled motor windings, and a Double Ball bearing with a 50,000-hour MTBF rating. Pulse-width modulation (PWM) allows precise fan speed control for performance on demand.

Sealed-Edge Fan Casing

The fan’s square casing is optimized for push (pressure) or pull (suction) configurations without hydraulic losses, ensuring maximum cooling capacity for liquid cooling radiators.

Timeless Design

The EK-Vardar fan has a minimalist aesthetic, with a monochrome fan sticker and a subtle single- or two-tone color scheme that blends seamlessly into any liquid-cooled system.

0dB Regime

Featuring a unique Start-Stop function, the EK-Vardar allows for a completely silent operation. When the fan curve is set below 25-30% PWM duty cycle (depending on the motherboard model), the fan stops spinning. It automatically restarts when the duty cycle increases, helping to prevent radiator dust buildup and prolong fan lifespan.

Slim Black Cables

The EK-Vardar RGB fan uses slim black cables without additional sleeving, allowing for easier cable management and reduced clutter inside the case.