Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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DrorShabo
> 3 daySmall compact and leaves space for the rest of computer parts
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RH
> 3 dayIch habe den Noctua anstelle meiner Corsair H150i pro eingebaut. Er kühlt meinen Ryzen 3900x nun um ca 3 Grad weniger, ist aber noch um Einiges leiser als die Corsair Pumpe. Da meine hauptsächlichiche Anwendung die Fotobearbeitung ist, habe ich ihn jedoch noch nicht im Gaming getestet.
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Curtis
> 3 dayWhat else is there to say. Amzing product - there is a reason why this is an industry standard for excellence.
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Robert W. Lamb
> 3 dayWas having heat problems with my VR setup. Double-fan water cooling system just wasnt getting the job done. This works a treat, and is pretty quiet. Getting it mounted was a bit of a fuss, but nothing too bad. They recommend dismounting it every time you travel with your case. Because of how tall it is, it can put a lot of force on the CPU chip if youre driving down the road and the case is bumping or jostling around. Havent traveled with mine yet, but Id probably follow that recommendation.
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George
> 3 dayThis does exactly what its supposed to do. Keep that CPU cool as ice. However dont expect it to be as quiet as a water cooler.
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Peter
> 3 dayworth while quality
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Fabien
> 3 dayComme à chaque fois avec Noctua, le produit, les accessoires sont aussi soignés que lemballage. La notice et les schémas de montage sont parfaitement compréhensibles. Cest un peu plus cher que la concurrence, mais cest le meilleur au niveau qualité.
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Tobi Egger
> 3 dayDer Kühler verrichtet nun zwar erst 2 Tage seinen Dienst, dies aber zu meiner vollsten Zufriedenheit. Kaum Hörbar, geringe Temperaturen, und einfache Montage. Gibt nichts zu meckern, außer halt den vielleicht etwas zu hohen Preis.
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Dolemite84
> 3 dayThere is a reason this cooler has 5 stars. Dropped my 3700X temps almost 10 degrees under load which equals better performance!
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Steven L.
Greater than one weekGreat. Easy to install on AM4 (x570 Tuf Gaming Plus). Quiet.
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 |
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