Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
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Jez Burns
> 3 dayIm writing this review having owned and used this heatsink / CPU for five years, and its still running very well and silently. Also, I just ordered a new Z690 motherboard after my old one failed, and was able to order a new mounting adapter for the heatsink free of charge from Noctuas website - I cant think of many companies who show this level of commitment and care to their customers.
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sliu996
> 3 dayIt came with a MASTERCOOLER but in a Noctua box?
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pierrotm777
> 3 dayCe ventirad est extraordinaire. Il ne fait aucun bruit. La qualité est là. Il nest pas donné mais je ne regrette pas cet achat.
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jesús
> 3 dayUna pasada de disipador de calor e indispensable para tu procesador, viene con la pasta térmica única de Noctua, facil de ensamblar y muy bien especificado en las instrucciones. En mi caso, adquirí un segundo ventilador que puedes acoplar al disipador, y sin duda, 2 ventiladores noctua trabajando en el mismo disipador... no tengo palabras, BRUTAL e notado una mejoría de un pc trabajando a 45ºC normalmente, ahora no me pasa de 37ºC. Una maravilla.
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Game Lover
> 3 dayPreviously, I used NH-US14S with NZXT Original Phantom case. Recently, I changed my computer case to NZXT S340 Elite.
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Juanjo
12-06-2025Excelente acabado y presentación, es un producto de calidad, pero en mi caso no conseguí mi objetivo que no era otro que bajar la temperatura de mi procesador i7 4790K
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Riccardo A.
> 3 dayCostosetto sì, ma ha un packaging eccellente, una ventola in dotazione che è tra le migliori (se non LA migliore) della sua categoria e un sistema di montaggio perfetto.
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Alejandro
> 3 dayEs simplemente el mejor disipador del mercado. Silencioso, muy fresco y muchísima calidad del disipador. Vale la pena cada euro que cuesta
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Andrew
Greater than one weekThis is quite a large heatsink but it is so quite and so well performing that I couldnt beleave it. My hexacores maximum temp is 45 degrees under heavy load and 60 degrees at 100% stress and I still cant hear it.
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Jerry
> 3 dayGreat cpu fan. Easy to install.
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
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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 |
