The NF-A8 5V is a special 5-V version of Noctua's award-winning NF-A8 80-mm premium fan. With its AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame system and advanced aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A8 achieves superior performance with minimal operating noise. The Smooth Commutation Drive technology and the SSO2 industry benchmark bearing guarantee excellent smoothness and superb long-term stability. The complete package is rounded off by a USB power adapter cable and the OmniJoin adapter set - a high-quality premium solution for demanding 5-V applications. Note The NF-A8 5V is a 5-V fan and cannot be operated with 12 V. Operation using common 12-V power sources such as fan connections for PC motherboards will damage the fan. 5-V version 5-V fans are used in a wide variety of devices and applications. The NF-A8 5V is a proven premium solution that comes with a USB power adapter cable and an OmniJoinTM adapter set to give you full flexibility in replacing existing 5-V fans as well as in new alternative applications.