Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Magdalena
> 24 hourExcelente y eficaz
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Tyler Larson
> 24 hourThis product works way better than my old water cooling I’ll be going with this for any new computer I build
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Checho
> 24 hourEn mi caso sirvió perfecto para eliminar por completo el ruido generado desde mi PC. En el escritorio uso el desktop y un laptop y resulta que ahora se oye más el ventilador del laptop que del desktop.
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Diabl0s
> 24 hourI recently upgraded to an i9-9900k from an i5-9400F and was heavily leaning towards an AIO to ensure enough OC head room for the CPU to hit the high notes if the need ever arises. the 9900k is purported to be very OC friendly and is capable of hitting the high 5Ghz in auto settings with ease without really going past the 30 C mark (so far). Either I got lucky and hit the silicon lottery or Noctuas NHU-S12A cooler is stupidly efficient. Having no prior experience with their product since the 9400F was a fairly efficient CPU that didnt require any insane cooling since it ran reliably well with a Cooler master 212, I wasnt really sure what to compare.
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Max
> 24 hourSimplement la rolls des ventirad, des perfs au top pour un format peu encombrant. Bundle façon Noctua, cest simple, efficace et ça marche du tonnerre.
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MaKa
> 24 hourNachdem mein Brocken 3 es vorher in meinem alten Cooler Master Masterbox 5 Mesh Case nicht geschafft hatte einen Ryzen 7 5800x3d unter 90 Grad Maximaltemperatur zu halten im Cinebench, habe ich auf den Noctua U12A umgerüstet und was soll ich sagen? Das Teil hält wirklich was es verspricht!
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Prof. Ali Wunsch
> 24 hourExcellent! I love it!
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Dominick Brown
> 24 hourThe rumors are true! I have this cooler installed on a Ryzen 7 2700x running stock clocks.
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alberto moro
> 24 hourEl anterior ordenado tuve un Noctua que me duro una 5 años, fui cambiando el ordenador a componentes hasta que me cambie a una caja small factor y aproveche para cambiarme a una AIO al principio muy bien, pero pierden mucha efectividad con el tiempo hasta un día que me di cuenta de que el procesador estaba a más 80º. Casi lo quemo. Pues me pase a este y lo tengo entorno a 40º en reposo en verano y no llega a los 56º Max en carga. Además pensé que teniendo ColerMaster NR200 me subiría las temperaturas de la gráfica, pues resulta que no. Por cierto, entra justito en la que no tiene cristal.
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Anna L.
> 24 hourThis cooler exceeded my expectations.
The NH-U12A is the latest, 5th generation of Noctua’s NH-U12 series of 120mm size premium-quality quiet CPU coolers. Conceived to push the envelope of the 120mm form factor, it combines two of Noctua’s flagship model NF-A12x25 PWM 120mm fans with a completely redesigned heatsink featuring 7 heatpipes and an increased fin surface area for superior heat dissipation. This way, the NH-U12A can rival the performance of many 140mm size coolers while offering 120mm class case and PCIe compatibility. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12A is a deluxe choice that combines top-tier performance with excellent compatibility and outstanding quietness of operation.
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Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibilityStanding 158mm tall, the NH-U12A is short enough to fit most modern mid- or high-end tower cases. Measuring 125mm wide (including fan and fan clips), the cooler stays clear of the top PCIe slot on most standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups. |
100% RAM compatibility on LGA1700/1200 and AM4/AM5Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-U12A does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family)/LGA1200/LGA115x and AMD AM4/AM5 based motherboards, which ensures easy access to the modules and 100% compatibility with tall heat-spreaders. On LGA2066, the rear fan will overhang the RAM slots on the left-hand side of the socket, so RAM modules should not exceed 42mm in height.* |
Dual NF-A12 120mm fansThe NF-A12x25 is a highly optimised next-generation 120mm fan that integrates Noctua’s latest innovations in aerodynamic engineering in order to achieve an unprecedented level of quiet cooling performance. Using this elite-class fan in a push/pull dual fan configuration is one of the cornerstones of the NH-U12A’s commanding performance and acoustic efficiency. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundNoctua’s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 158 mm
- Width (without fan): 125 mm
- Depth (without fan): 58 mm
- Height (with fan): 158 mm
- Width (with fan): 125 mm
- Depth (with fan): 112 mm
- Weight (without fan): 760 g
- Weight (with fan): 1220 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- 2x NF-A12x25 PWM premium fan
- 2x NA-RC14 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NA-YC1 4-pin PWM y-cable
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
* In cases with more than 158mm CPU cooler clearance, the rear fan can be moved upwards to make room for memory modules taller than 42mm.
140mm performance in 120mm size
Thanks to its completely revised 7 heatpipe layout, 37% more fin surface area and a dual fan push/pull configuration that uses the new, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans, the NH-U12A can actually match or even outperform many 140mm sized coolers.
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| NH-U12S | NH-U12S TR4-SP3 | NH-U12S redux | NH-U12S chromax.black | NH-U12A | NH-U12A chromax.black | |
| LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1700 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA775 & LGA1366 | with NM-I3 | X | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 |
| Xeon LGA2011 Narrow ILM / Xeon LGA1366 & LGA1356 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xeon LGA3647 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xeon LGA4189 | X | with NM-i4189 | X | X | X | X |
| AM5 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| sTRx4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3 | X | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
