The delay in releasing black fan versions of products is due to complex manufacturing processes.

Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? L: https://www.noctua.at/en/expertise/blog/how-can-it-take-so-long-to-release-black-fan-versions C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47983352 posted on 2026.05.02 at 00:38:04 (c=0, p=4)

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Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? ---- - an hour ago | 19 points | 1 comments - URL: https://www.noctua.at/en/expertise/blog/how-can-it-take-so-long-to-release-black-fan-versions - Discussions: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47983352 - Summary: Noctua explains that developing chromax.black fan versions takes significantly longer than standard beige/brown models due to the complexity of high-precision injection moulding. Their high-performance fans use advanced materials like Sterrox® LCP with extremely tight tolerances (0.5mm tip clearance). Black carbon pigments alter the polymer's flow, heat absorption, and crystallization behavior differently than standard metal-oxide pigments, requiring extensive mould re-tuning and separate tooling. The company waits until standard version production is stable before creating black variant tooling to avoid costly redesign risks. Additionally, rigorous long-term high-temperature validation tests take at least six months and must be repeated for black versions. The NF-A12x25 G2 chromax.black released approximately 10 months after the standard version, representing near-minimum possible delay, though external factors like supply chain disruptions can extend this timeline further.

Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? Link: https://www.noctua.at/en/expertise/blog/how-can-it-take-so-long-to-release-black-fan-versions Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47983352

Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? Link: https://www.noctua.at/en/expertise/blog/how-can-it-take-so-long-to-release-black-fan-versions Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47983352

Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? https://www.noctua.at/en/expertise/blog/how-can-it-take-so-long-to-release-black-fan-versions https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47983352

Why does it take so long to release black fan versions? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47983352 #hackernews #tech