ASUS and Noctua together to create the most efficient and quietest graphics card in its class – the ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition features dual Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fans that deliver exceptional cooling with low noise!
ASUS has announced ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition: a graphics card built to embody the spirit of enthusiasts and modders by Noctua. Noctua fans are many and among them are many DIY enthusiasts on PC. Avid fans even go as far as tweaking their graphics cards to use the characteristic cream and brown color. In addition to their appeal, Noctua fans boast low noise, optimized airflow, and high reliability, keeping PCs in low temperatures with noise levels that do not disturb at all, while still delivering high performance.
Inspired by these enthusiasts, ASUS has recently started a long-term partnership with Noctua and took it one step further by collaborating on a custom graphics card to take advantage of the unique strengths of Noctua’s systems.
ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition: ASUS and Noctua technologies come together in one superlative graphics card
ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition incorporates a pair of state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans to move air to a huge 2.3 heatsink developed by a collaboration between ASUS ‘veteran thermal research and development team and Noctua engineers. This task force worked together for fine-tune the design of the flaps and the arrangement of the heatpipe, optimizing everything for the characteristics of the air flow of the NF-A12x25. To prioritize low noise levels, i.e. a uniform acoustic signature, and to achieve high cooling efficiency, a pair of 120mm fans. The total volume of the card has been expanded to occupy 4.3 slots of space. Kent Chien, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the ASUS Multimedia Business Unit says:
Using our extensive research and development experience in the thermal segment, we have created a new GPU cooler tailored to the performance characteristics of the next generation NF-A12x25 fans. Our teamwork offers noise-conscious gamers and Noctua enthusiasts a unique graphics card that maximizes heat dissipation per decibels of noise, all in a package that coordinates perfectly with other Noctua products in a DIY PC. -you.
This cooperative development process has resulted in the best thermal performance per decibel of noise of any graphics card on the market. Comparing the values with the already excellent TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 OC Edition, the Noctua Edition produces a 10 dB lower sound pressure level with the same scenario in terms of power and ambient temperature. Users who are first of all attentive to the noise levels of their system will no doubt notice the difference. Noctua CEO Roland Mossig comments:
By using our NF-A12x25 fans and partnering with ASUS to fine-tune the heatsink, this card achieves a significant increase in efficiency between performance and noise. ASUS ‘range of GeForce RTX 3070 cards is already great, but we are confident that the Noctua Edition will be the icing on the cake for the more noise-conscious users.
Noctua fans they often care so much about aesthetics their builds as well as high performance and low noise levels. A custom brown aesthetic touch for the NF-A12x25 fan duo completes the distinctive color scheme and provides a secure mounting system so no zip ties are needed. The ASUS and Noctua logos on the front and sides of the casing, along with soft graphics on the backplate, help this card coordinate perfectly with the other Noctua components.
In addition to the bespoke heatsink and state-of-the-art fans, the GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition is packed with all the distinguishing features that ASUS graphics cards are famous for. A dual-mode BIOS switch is preset to the “silent” configuration for an optimal balance of noise and performance, while an idle mode at 0 dB keeps noise levels to a minimum under light graphics loads. Unique Auto-Extreme assembly technology ensures precise placement and clean welding of integrated components, while the backplate design provides hot air an escape in the natural airflow path of the case. Furthermore, a 144 hour validation process ensures that this graphics card is ready to go for a long time – right away.
Noctua’s advanced fan technology makes NF-A12x25 the ideal choice
The NF-A12x25 fan was an easy choice for this project thanks to the many innovations packed into its 120mm format. The fan made with the Sterrox liquid crystal polymer Patented by Noctua, it has an exceptionally low coefficient of thermal expansion, which allows the fan blades to operate only 0.5 mm away from the external frame. This extremely tight tolerance allows the NF-A12x25 to work more efficiently to handle back pressure by reducing the loss of airflow between the edges of the blades and the outer frame.
Furthermore, a PWM chip customized with Smooth Commutation Drive technology reduces fan noise levels at lower speeds. The acoustic profile specifically tuned for a smooth and pleasant character, also to compensate for the back pressure, is ideal for GPU coolers. The flow channels at the tip of each fan blade improve efficiency and reduce the noise caused by the air swirl. The microstructures of the inner surface on the fan frame reduce the noise from the fan blades. The soft silicone anti-vibration pads prevent the transmission of vibrations to the graphics card. These advanced features have resulted in hundreds of awards, including that of best 120mm fan on the market.
Price and availability
ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition is available in Italy at a recommended retail price of € 899 VAT included. That’s all from the hardware section, keep following us!
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