Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Esteban
> 3 dayNice cooling
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Cameron Sampson
> 3 dayIt can be hard to justify the price even with the upgraded fans, however it is a cooling beast and likely dont even need rear fans in smaller cases.
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Wang
> 3 dayexpensive but quiet
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mas71ph
> 3 dayDico solo che il mio i7-7700K è rinato. Si...sapete che questa cpu non ha una bella fama per quanto riguarda le temperature.
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Cat22
> 3 dayI have a i9-9900k that was cooled with a 2 fan water cooler. It never did very well. I prefer to keep my full load temps below 70C so i adjust cpu frequency to compensate. I was struggling at 3.9-4.1Ghz with the water cooler so i decided to try this Noctua NH-U12a Air cooler. Wow! I am at 4.7GHz and temps are hovering around 53 to 58C. Now i need to go back into BIOS and raise the limit back to 5Ghz and see how things go but first I want to see a week or so running as is and watch the temps and freq just to really confirm what i am seeing for the last 8 hours
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Allison Streich
> 3 dayUna refrigeración estupenda. La calidad es excepcional.
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S
> 3 dayOk, WOW. expensive little fan but you get what you pay for. Sheesh this thing can cool my 5600x CPU so well. Its so bulky but also does pack power. It is relatively quiet for its size and what it does, but its not super duper quiet. It hasnt been long since Ive started using it but I already love it. Keeps my CPU at a cool 52c constantly.
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PJ
> 3 dayIn 2020, I built a computer with the goal that it would be a valid build for the next five years--if not 10 years. Yes, I was reaching, but I needed a goal to establish a direction.
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Mike H.
> 3 dayIve always wanted the cooling power of a top-of-the-line Noctua cooler but didnt want half of my build obscured by the massive heatsinks and fans. The NH-U12A fits the bill perfectly! Installation was a snap and the fans are very quiet while keeping my CPU at low temps. Most importantly, my RGB memory sticks are still visible!
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Egarnica
> 3 dayThis cooler is amazing. Fits perfectly in my case and has significantly dropped the temps on my cpu. I have a Ryzen 1600 AF and the stock stealth cooler and at times temps reached 85c. I play modern warefare with a gtx 1080. This has dropped the temps down to max ~56c which works for me. Just using my pc for other things the temps idle at 48-50c. Definitely recommend.
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 |
