Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)

I think this is 100% overpriced, but what you get is a solid/big cooler that can fit in any ATX or mATX case. The noise is acceptable for the 100$+ price tag, and I get anywhere from 25-35 degrees idle on my 5800x3D CPU with temps that don’t go higher than 80c under load. It’s just good

My cooler did not come with the lga1700 bracket which is a bit disappointing. The description makes it seem like it’s supposed to come with it but mine definitely did not which is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.

Wanted a air cooler instead of liquid cooling for Intel i7 10070k ( can get very hot) and that would clear my case width. Doing research this Noctua was ideal. After using installing idle temps were around 27-31c which is nice so far under some loads have not seen extreme temps and fans do not even run much past 750rpms.

If you like functionality and think a huge heat sink looks cooler than some colorful fans then this for you.

volevo prendere il dh15 ma siccome è un bestione avevo paura che non ci stava nel mio case, quindi ho optato per questo U12A sempre noctua che dire.. ragazzi si adatta a tutti i tipi di settaggio senza problemi è leggermente più piccolo, quindi più adattivo per venire incontro alle esigenze di noi clienti. Fa il suo lavoro egregiamente! mi raccomando a montare le ventole (MONTATELE PER IL VERSO GIUSTO CON LA FRECCIA RIVOLTA VERSO IL RETRO DEL PC), montaggio semplice ed intuitivo istruzioni in eng ma comprensibili anche per chi non sa la lingua! lo consiglio? SI.

This cooler is amazing. I used to use Cooler Masters Hyper 212 Evo for my builds. I upgraded my system recently and I used a 9700k for my cpu. I figured I had to beef up my cooling solution, so I got this beast and it keeps it cool. In the 30s for idle and 50s while gaming. Its the best air cooler you can get and maybe cooler period. Just dont install it backwards lol.

良く冷やしてくれています、とても良いです。

I purchased an NF-A12x25 fan separately from Noctua, and if I were to sum this cooler up, I would describe it in the same way as that fan: premium price for premium quality. Yes, this is expensive, but very few alternatives can top it. Coming from a stock cooler, the difference was like night and day, both in terms of noise and cooling capability. My temps went down from high 30s at idle and high 60s under load to mid 20s under idle, and Ive never seen it go above around 50 under any load. Admittedly, I havent tested it extensively, but the difference in idle temps alone is remarkable. Its also amazingly quiet (the included NF-A12x25 fans are known for quietness), which makes a change from my previous intel stock cooler. Is it overkill? Arguably. Will it give you peace of mind that you wont need to upgrade cooler for years to come? Absolutely.

So far soo good.. CPU hasnt gone above 50°C but I will be testing it with Unreal and so on to get benchmarks

This CPU cooler is overkill, keeps CPU at the perfect temperature at all times, with almost zero noise. mounting the cooler took some time, and you’ll want to make sure your case has enough room for it. comes with thermal paste aswell. Overall very happy with my purchase