Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Limftw
> 3 dayBin zufrieden, auch die Farbe finde ich gut. Nutze Noctua Lüfter bereits seit meiner Kindheit und habe die Farbe irgendwie lieb gewonnen :P Genutzt wird der Kühler für einen 5900x. Temps sind stabil.
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Martin
> 3 dayNeeded to replace my Stock CPU cooler that came with my Computer ! Glad I purchased this one... MY CPU runs so much cooler 21 c at idle and for gaming 64 C ! Great price also !
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Mango P
> 3 dayGreat cooler my old AIO died after 7+ years and this was the perfect replacement for it. Air cooler has come a long way. Worth the money.
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F. Passaro
> 3 dayafter enduring my single fan cooler from another brand regularly letting me down with temperatures for my i7-8700K hitting 95-98C when rendering with all cores - I bought this - fitted it (which was super easy by the way - the supplied thermal paste is a pleasure to use!) and then sat back and enjoyed the resultant drop of 15C on the CPU as a result!
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jepewe
> 3 dayIch habe mir den CPU Kühler in Verbindung mit einem Ryzen 2700x gekauft da der Originallüfter nicht gerade leise ist. Montage ging relativ einfach. Stand jetzt bin ich zufrieden. Er könnte nur etwas günstiger sein.
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Trenton Beahan
> 3 dayvolevo 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.
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Marlen Aguiar
> 3 dayI purchased this high performance quiet fan for my gaming computer since the water cooling system failed. After a lot of research I decided I wanted a fan vs the water system and I am VERY HAPPY with this purchase. The fan was easy to install (just make sure you install the screws in opposite rotation to ensure it stays even as you screw them on). It is a high quality fan and it is definitely quiet! I tested my computers temperature and it went down really fast and has consistently stayed very low. I would definitely recommend this fan! If there was any suggestion, it would be to provide different colors. I have one of those glass cases so it stands out BUT I rather have a working fan!
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Yonaton
> 3 dayThis is quieter than whisper quiet! I run my system 24/7 and with both side doors off, and still most of the time cant tell my computer is running unless Im sitting at it doing something. It also keeps my AMD Ryzen 7 3800 nice and cool even though I cant turn on the A/C as often as I wish I could in the spring and summer.
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Prof. Ryan Hauck V
> 3 dayInstalled over an !9 9900 processor and the system stays nice and cool.
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Kunihiro Matsui
> 3 dayIt cooled down 50%. best cooler fan
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 |
