Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Semiorco
> 3 dayFunciona a la perfección con un ryzen 7 3700x
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Karol
Greater than one weekBought for new PC 2 years ago. Easy to install and of good quality, although I expected the fans to be quieter than they are. I honestly expected NOCTUA to be next to silent. The size is just right for my small-ish PC case. Not a very good cooler for Ryzen 5800x though. You better get yourself Noctua NH-D15 instead.
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galigné p.
Greater than one weeka bien baissé la temperature de mon processeur. mais au démarrage, le noctua tourne une fois sur deux. obligé de re démarrer lordinateur pour que le ventilateur se décide a tourner.
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dvitoman10
> 3 dayPerfecto en un i7 12700....
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Matthew Polster
> 3 dayThis cooler, albeit a bit on the expensive side for some, is definitely one of the best out there. Lowered my temps on my 5800x by a whole -10c coming from a Hyper 212 Black. It tames that hot CPU very well. Also gives the CPU a tougher time to ramp up to a higher heat, (fights the heat climb better) Would highly recommend.
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Stephen F.
> 3 dayThis cooler was easy to install in my build and is very quiet. The CPU (i7-9700k) idles around 30, has not gone over 50 when running intensive CPU workload. Fits nicely in my case and plenty of clearance to access RAM sticks.
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Alex
> 3 dayReplaced a Corsair H105 water cooler with this. Previous noise level was ~30db. With this cooler noise was reduced to ~15db. Noticeable difference. Measured using some app on my phone from Google Play Store.
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Alessandro
> 3 daymolto buono ma caro. è silenzioso senza dubbio anche se non assoluto: lo tengo al minimo (40%) e cmq un po si sente. suppongo che sia una cosa inevitabile tuttavia: qualsiasi parte in moviemento genera un po di rumore
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Andrea
Greater than one weekOnly lasted a few months and gave out Ikept it as clean as possible but it didnt last definitely not worth it
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Arjun
> 3 dayThis is a beastly CPU Cooler. Coupled with a Core i7 10700K, my idle temperatures are anywhere between 28 and 33 degrees Celsius. Also, while under heavy load (especially after performing Intel Stress Tests) my CPU does not exceed 64 degrees Celsius. That has a lot to say there. Im glad that I went with an air cooler instead of liquid cooling system. I hope Noctua can follow up with my request and send me replacement brown anti-vibration corner pads; one of the pads on the fan arrived with a rip.
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 |
