Breaking the Rules: We 3D Printed a Noctua Computer Fan
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May 8, 2026 00:28
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Noctua has released 3D CAD files for its fans (and other products). Technically, they say not to 3D print fans with these files -- but that's not what the headlines said, so we did. But then we needed a motor, so we bought a Noctua fan to rip the motor out, then put that motor into a 3D printed Noctua fan. Because Newtonian physics says that matter can't be destroyed or created, we ended up net neutral on fans. Features fan testing versus the Noctua NF-A12 G2.
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Check out our highly technical NH-D15 G2 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heriTDWIU2g
Watch our technical interview with Noctua here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82LZkglNiQ0
Watch our Noctua x Antec Flux Pro case review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeP7VGCH3D4
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