Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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viki
Greater than one weekeverything perfect!
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Jordan Deveaux
> 3 dayWas concerned about if it would fit in my compact computer or not. Its a tight fit but it works, its also silent.
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steven
> 3 dayIt is very quiet even when pushing my computer and keeps it very cool even when being used all day long.
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Zack
> 3 dayYou wont find a better air cooler at this size. Perfect for my test bench. Easy to install and doesnt conflict with ram. 3950x Prime 95 AXV enabled full load, with precision boost overdrive yielded roughly 75c. The only coolers better than this are by a few degrees Celsius at twice the size.
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Jimmy
> 3 dayThe fins are supposed to be soldered to help with heat transfer correct? Well, the dude/gal assembling them, bent the last three and f-ed up on the correct positioning, theres an uneven spacing between the last solder points, and the fins are bent because of this, no clue how it got past quality control as well but here we are
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Fam_Tvler
> 3 dayThis product is keeping my 8 core nice and chilly. I had a small water cooled system on it and this air cooled works way better.
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SteveEd3
Greater than one weekI use the AM4 version. It lowered my Ryzen 5 3600 overclicked to 4.2Ghz by 18 degrees °f. Temps were at 50c at idle and 75c under load with stock cooler. Now sitting at 32c idle and 57c under load. I am thoroughly impressed. It is worth the price.
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Sid McKenzie
> 3 dayIt is a Noctua enough said. This thing is amazing, it keeps my Ryzen 9 7950x AM5 at 39 degrees at Idle. Easy to install and very quiet.
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peXdeX
> 3 dayHe decirlo porque si no reviento. Pedazo disipador, capaz de amansar cualquier procesador de 8 núcleos. Lo tengo con un Ryzen 7 1700 si lo se a buenas horas. Pero lo importante es que es capaz de mantener 70 grados con el procesador overclockeado a su absoluto limite. También tengo que resaltar que es una tumba, super silencioso incluso con el pc en carga. Para quienes vengan por parte de Intel también he de decir que un amigo pillo exactamente el mismo disipador y es capaz de mantener el i7 10700K a 4,9GHz con 73 grados jugando y 85 con prueba muy intensivas de procesador. Si quieres despreocuparte de la temperatura de tu CPU este es una de las mejores soluciones por aire.
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ABDALMNEM M ALSHEIKH
> 3 daybest cpu air cooler
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 |