Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
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LS
> 3 dayMy cooler had several bent fins on it - but honestly it was really easy to fix those so it didnt really bother me, but of course at this price you kind of expect everything to be pristine.
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E
> 3 dayWow
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A
> 3 dayThis cooler is so much quieter than Corsair 120mm fans. I love it.
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FromPlsNerf
> 3 dayI originally had installed an EVGA CLC240 AIO liquid cooler on my new build but it was loud and I wasnt impressed with the temps, I was also worried about leaking ruining my $1,500 computer. Then I ordered a Noctua u14s, only to find out it wouldnt fit in my case by 2mm! So finally, I ordered this Noctua u12s. Fit perfectly, installation was simple and quick, and the temps Im getting are great. Keep in mind its summer and pretty warm in my room, but I have a nice stable 5.0GHz Adaptive OC on my 8700k @ 1.25v. Idle temps get as low as 25C when not using my computer. When just browsing the internet and watching videos, they stay around 34-35C. When gaming my CPU stays around 68C-70C. And torture tests (100% Load small FFT) bring it up to around 78C-81C. Honestly, its perfect. Just make sure you have good airflow in your case. I have 2x 120s pulling air in from the front, and a 140 exhaust on the top, and a 120 exhaust at the rear.
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Isa
> 3 dayTres bon produit
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StAn
> 3 dayI gave this thing a five star because it cools amazingly well and is packed with features that make it worth the higher price tag.
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francesco fratidav
> 3 dayNoctua sempre una certezza. Bravi.
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The Professor
Greater than one weekIve just swapped over my Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo to this and have nothing but praise, despite the price difference.
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emilien j. verrette jr.
> 3 dayIts just great and it works !
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Kai
> 3 dayHatte bislang einen Billiglüfter (Hyper T4) im Rechner, der a) nicht richtig aufsaß und b) nicht richtig gekühlt hat. Da ich keine Low Profile RAM Riegel in allen Bänken verwende, musste es also etwas passenderes sein. Nach recht langer Recherche kam ich dann zum Nocua NH-U12S. Und was soll ich sagen? Die Rezensionen haben Recht. Das ist qualitativ und von der ganzen Aufmachung das Beste, was mir bislang in Form von CPU Lüftern untergekommen ist. Die Leistung ist klasse, Montage einfach und toll erklärt und es ist einfach eine stabile Konstruktion, ganz im Gegensatz zu meinem bisherigen Hyper T4. Ab jetzt nur noch Noctua.
The NH-U12S is the latest 12cm model of Noctua’s classic U-series single tower CPU coolers, which have received more than 400 awards and recommendations from the international press. The S-version’s 45mm slim shape ensures 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules and at the same time, its fine-tuned design and the class-leading NF-F12 FocusedFlow fan with PWM support for fully automatic speed control allow it to further improve its predecessor’s renowned quiet cooling performance. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12S is a complete premium quality solution that combines outstanding performance, quiet operation and excellent compatibility.
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Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibilityStanding 158mm tall, the NH-U12S 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 standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups. |
100% RAM compatibilityThanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans. |
NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fanRecommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua"s premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundHaving received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctua"s NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 158 mm
- Width (without fan): 125 mm
- Depth (without fan): 45 mm
- Height (with fan): 158 mm
- Width (with fan): 125 mm
- Depth (with fan): 71 mm
- Weight (without fan): 580 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 755 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- NF-F12 PWM premium fan
- NA-RC6 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12
- Noctua metal case-badge
Fan compatibility
120x120x25
Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 (optional)
For users who want to achieve even better performance by adding a second, optional NF-F12 fan to create a push/pull setup, the NH-U12S includes fan clips and an extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads that allow to off-set the rear fan by 5mm to improve acoustics in dual-fan mode.
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| NH-U12S | NH-U12S TR4-SP3 | NH-U12S DX-4189 | NH-U12S redux | NH-U12S chromax.black | NH-U12A | |
| LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1700 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA775 & LGA1366 | with NM-I3 | X | X | 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 |
| AM5 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| sTRx4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3 | X | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
