Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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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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caconym
> 3 dayOn my recent 5800X build (running PBO and curve optimizer, nothing fancy) I tried out a relatively nice 360mm AIO with push/pull fans (so 6 fans in total) and then one of these. Performance (Cinebench scores and max temps during runs) was so close as to be indistinguishable between the two, and Ive been testing the Noctua during the recent west coast heat wave, so make of that what you will. All other things being equal, air has obvious advantages, and I wont be swapping the AIO back in.
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cole
> 3 dayWas a little nervous but it turned out to be super easy to install and very quiet keeps my cpu cooler than ever.
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Matteo
> 3 dayHo acquistato questo Noctua NH-U12A per raffreddare un Intel Core i7 10700K e dopo più di un mese di utilizzo intensivo (soprattutto gaming 4K) sono veramente impressionato dalle sue prestazioni. La massima temperatura della CPU è stata 50 gradi. Merito delle due ventole Noctua NF-A12X25 in modalità push-pull e dellarchitettura del dissipatore. Permette inoltre di montare le RAM più alte o quelle con LED RGB senza difficoltà. Linstallazione è semplice grazie ai manuali e la pasta termica inclusa è di alta qualità. Peccato per il colore delle ventole che forse sostituirò con le versioni nere quando finalmente saranno in commercio, ma questo è solo un vezzo estetico. Sicuramente è un prodotto da consigliare a mani basse. Costa un po ma il rapporto dimensioni-prestazioni non ha rivali. Servizio Amazon preciso e puntuale come sempre.
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reneirwolf
Greater than one weekI have this cooling a 5900x. I previously had a D15 and a 2070s with no backplate. However, I recently got a 6800xt with a think backplate and the D15 did not allow me to mount the GPU into the top pcie slot.
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Nicolas C
> 3 daySi le bruit dune machine vous dérange moins que la pollution lumineuse dune tour RGB qui laisse entrevoir une foire aux manèges derrière une vitre, ce ventirad est parfait pour maintenir un Ryzen 9 5950X sous les 70°C en stress même juste au dessus dun GPU qui chauffe bien. Aucun problème pour caser les barettes de RAM quelle que soit leur taille
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Adam T
> 3 dayIts Noctua. They have established the bar for computer fans and this does not deviate from their quality standard. But if youre comparing this with other cooler from Noctua or other quality brands and are hung up on the one fan or two fan thing, lets think about that for one minute.
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Pedro H.
> 3 dayDisipador de altísima calidad. Ideal para un intel i7 9700K.
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Mihai B.
> 3 day12 degrees lower temps compared to a Coolermaster 212. Highly recommended, all with being quieter as well.
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Antonio
> 3 dayOttimo dissipatore anche su i9 9900k a temperatura massima di 45 gradi, fantastico.
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 |
