Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Robert W. Lamb
> 24 hourWas having heat problems with my VR setup. Double-fan water cooling system just wasnt getting the job done. This works a treat, and is pretty quiet. Getting it mounted was a bit of a fuss, but nothing too bad. They recommend dismounting it every time you travel with your case. Because of how tall it is, it can put a lot of force on the CPU chip if youre driving down the road and the case is bumping or jostling around. Havent traveled with mine yet, but Id probably follow that recommendation.
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Tyler Russel
> 24 hourBuyers beware if you have a LGA1700 motherboard. Amazon is selling older shipments of this product that do NOT have the LGA1700 mounting adapter plate. Luckily Noctua will send you one for free but it can take up to 20 business days. Very misleading product description.
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karin
> 24 hourSuper leise
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コンエア
> 24 hour噂で Noctua のCPUくらーは最高峰というのは知っていたけど、まさかこれ程とは思わなかった。
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Matteo
> 24 hourHo 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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Wade L. Hansen
> 24 hourWith proper air flow in the case, this cooler keeps my 5900X under 65°F at all times.
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fran ruiz
> 24 hourEs inmejorable
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kyle
> 24 hourThe best on the market, fast shipping too.
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David
> 24 hourUn disipador que si no quieres ruidos, y no necesitas luces, hace lo que te dice, disipar el calor. Por ahora tras 1 año de uso, los ventiladores son igual de silenciosos que al principio.
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Coltan
> 24 hourIve been using this for about a month so far. Great, high performance CPU cooler. Super quiet fans. It even looks a lot nicer in my case than I thought it would. If you dont want to shell out the extra money for an AIO cooler, but you still want great performance and a nice, clean look inside your PC, this is a great cooler for you.
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 |
