Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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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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Stefan Berge
> 3 dayFenomenale! Facile da montare anche per i non esperti, mi ha abbassato la temperatura della CPU in media almeno di una decina di gradi, e anche il rumore è sceso tantissimo rispetto alla vecchia ventola che avevo. Prodotto premium a prezzo interessantissimo, molto molto molto consigliato!
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Sara Martinez
> 3 dayA les to cool down 3950x without issues
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lorenzo
> 3 dayLa qualità si chiama noctua ... Difficile trovare prodotto migliore .. testato e massacrato in tutti i modi possibili soprattutto su occt... Per ore, ma mantiene a bada le temperature di un 3800x oc a 43.50 ratiocore .... Veramente soddisfatto e packaging deccellenza
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Joel
Greater than one weekThis 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
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Chris Paull
> 3 dayMy last Build was water cooled pump failed once has to replace the cpu and the AIO this decided to try air read all the stuff about this company the cpu has yet to see 70c and full load gaming including VR, probaly wont do water again since on air cooling you can see the fans working cant see the water pump spinning. But Love this cooler and its is stupid quiet even at full speed...
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Jmac
> 3 dayJust wanted to begin by saying that I started off on the wrong foot by purchasing a non-liquid cooled Alienware R12. The heating and noise issues those cases have are horrible since the power supply sits right over the cpu and stock cooler. So side note, if youre buying an Alienware because you just think theyre so cool, get an AIO for the CPU. That being said I swapped cases and put the Noctua NH-U12A on it and had about a 40 degree temp drop/improvement on the processor with very little fan noise. Much happier with my temps with a new case and this CPU cooler.
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Axel Low
> 3 dayTakes a while to install. But works great!
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Weiying
Greater than one weekI choose to buy this cooler mainly because the performance and the size. I am in the middle of building an itx build. I need an air cooler which can cool 10700k overclocked, this thing did the job. And also this cooler does not conflict the ram stick. Love it.
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Francesco
> 3 daymolto silenzioso, molto robusto, un po ingombrante ma fa il suo lavoro. A saper prima della silenziosità delle ventole avrei preso tutte noctua
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 |
