Noctua Black Fans, Active Noise Canceling Heatsink - Computex 2013
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Noctua showcases a range of new cooling products and design updates at Computex 2013, with a focus on both aesthetics and performance while maintaining their reputation for silent operation. The interview and demo highlight two main product directions: color and material evolution for fans, and a next generation CPU cooler technology that expands compatibility and performance. The team explains that the yellow fans are CNC mockups that will adopt the traditional Noctua color when ready, adding sizes beyond the familiar 140, 120, and 60 millimeters and introducing a six pole motor design to reduce vibrations and power consumption. They also introduce black fans aimed at industrial customers, constructed from fiberglass reinforced polyamide for rigidity and durability, with IP52 protection and improved motor design for smoother operation. A design emphasis is placed on keeping high profile components clear of memory heatsinks and PCIe slots, while maintaining excellent cooling performance and low noise. The discussion also covers a more affordable redux line that packages popular models in a lower price tier, broadening Noctua’s accessibility without compromising core performance. Throughout, the presenters emphasize Noctua’s engineering-driven philosophy, where packaging, compatibility, and cooling efficiency are balanced to deliver practical, real-world improvements for both mainstream and specialized builds.
Topics · technology · computers · hardware · cooling · computing
Questions answered
- What makes the black Noctua fans different from the standard yellow models?
- The black fans use fiberglass reinforced polyamide for rigidity, come with IP52 protection, and feature a new six pole motor design for smoother operation and lower power consumption.
- What is Project Redux and who is it aimed at?
- Project Redux is an initiative to offer popular Noctua cooler models at a more affordable price by re-packaging them, making high-performance cooling accessible to a broader audience.
- How does active noise cancellation work in the CPU cooler demo?
- The ANC uses a rotor technology where a coil and magnet alter blade tips to create an anti-noise signal that overlaps with the noise, reducing ambient sound without making the fan completely silent.