Noctua Inlet Spacers alternative

WARburton · Thursday at 17:14

i just gone full Noctua in my SFF build and im finding at about 40% PWM in my intake fans i get noise from the case grills, its a well known problem.
i decided to have a look for the 5mm spacers you can get that completely remover the fan noose and errr WOW they range from £12 to £21 each, with the cheaper been mostly out of stock

i wont be paying £63 + postage for 3 x 5mm spacers, as anyone used a alternative they can recommend

spacer in question
Noctua NA-IS1-12 Sx2 Inlet Side Spacers for 120mm Fan Beige/Brown

VaderDSL · Thursday at 17:33

I think Noctua released the 3d print files, someone correct me if it's not actually from Noctua though.

NA-IS1-12 Inlet Spacer for Noctua 120x25mm fans by Noctua_at | Download free STL model | Printables.com

If you happen to know anyone with the ability to print them?

WARburton · 2025-09-12T05:00:19+0100

VaderDSL said:
I think Noctua released the 3d print files, someone correct me if it's not actually from Noctua though.

NA-IS1-12 Inlet Spacer for Noctua 120x25mm fans by Noctua_at | Download free STL model | Printables.com

If you happen to know anyone with the ability to print them?

this is the one friend i dont have, maybe i need to recruit one more friend haha

Mcnumpty2323 · 2025-09-12T07:28:50+0100

WARburton said:
this is the one friend i dont have, maybe i need to recruit one more friend haha

Ask in the 3d printers section
Someone in there very kindly printed me
Some parts to repair my Sony wh1000xm4
As I thought the price to buy the parts was pretty extortionate
Given what they were
They printed them for me including extra spare ones
Did it basically immediately and straight in the post
Wouldn't even take anything for doing it either
Which was extremely kind of them

Rob_B · 2025-09-12T08:32:27+0100

Might be able to do some if I have time but depends on colour you're wanting? just cover P&P

Mcnumpty2323 · 2025-09-12T08:37:59+0100

See i knew someone in the forums could help you
Some great people in here

WARburton · 2025-09-12T13:00:09+0100

Rob_B said:
Might be able to do some if I have time but depends on colour you're wanting? just cover P&P

if you could do this it would be amazing, any colour would be good its in a closed case

Rob_B · 2025-09-12T17:10:35+0100

Drop me a PM with your address. First one printing now in a lovely translucent blue (that's what was loaded up so that's what you get

)

3 yeah?

WARburton · 2025-09-12T17:39:21+0100

Rob_B said:
Drop me a PM with your address. First one printing now in a lovely translucent blue (that's what was loaded up so that's what you get )

haha its all good they will never been seen

Rob_B said:
3 yeah?

yes please, your a legend

Rob_B · 2025-09-12T17:42:48+0100

WARburton said:
your a legend

I know it

Rob_B · 2025-09-12T17:52:35+0100

First one came out ok, test fits fine onto an NF12 - you do need to remove the vibration pads though in case you weren't aware (I hadn't thought of that)

WARburton · 2025-09-12T19:27:03+0100

perfect. i did wonder about the rubbers too