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Noctua NH-D12L, Quiet High-Performance Dual-Tower CPU Cooler

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Condition
New
Model
NH-D12L
Dimensions
4.45"L x 4.92"W x 5.71"H
Weight
890 g
Power Connector Type
4-Pin
Voltage
12 volts
Wattage
1.68 watts
In the box
NH-D12L
Warranty
6 year manufacturer’s warranty
Works with
Desktop

Features 5

  • Low-height (145mm) dual-tower heatsink combines outstanding quiet cooling performance with excellent case compatibility, fits most 4U rackmount server cases
  • Single-fan configuration and asymmetrical layout guarantee 100% RAM compatibility on AMD AM4/AM5 and Intel LGA1700/1200/115x sockets
  • State-of-the-art NF-A12x25r 120mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)

Description

Noctua's premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and quality. The NH-D12L is a low-height 120mm class CPU cooler that has been conceived to combine outstanding quiet cooling performance with superior case compatibility. At a height of only 145mm (13mm lower than Noctua’s regular 120mm models), it fits many 4U enclosures as well as narrower tower cases that have been previously limited to solutions with 92mm fans. At the same time, its five heatpipe dual-tower design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25r 120mm fan allow it to achieve a level of efficiency that surpasses many full-height 120mm models. Thanks to its single fan configuration and asymmetrical fin stacks, the NH-D12L provides 100% RAM compatibility on AMD AM4/AM5 and LGA1700/1200 by staying clear of the memory slots. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2 mounting system and Noctua’s award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-D12L is the perfect choice for applications that require serious cooling performance but cannot fit the larger NH-U12A. While Noctua’s regular 120mm CPU coolers stand 158mm tall, the NH-D12L measures only 145mm. This allows it to fit not only a wide range of 4U rackmount server cases and many tower-style enclosures that are not wide enough for 158mm units, but also some larger Small Form Factor (SFF) and Mini-ITX chassis. Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-D12L does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA1851/LGA1700/LGA1200 /LGA115x and AMD AM4/AM5 based motherboards, which ensures easy access to the modules and 100% compatibility with DIMMs that feature tall heat-spreaders or RGB lighting. Introduced in 2018, Noctua’s NF-A12x25 is widely considered to be the best 120mm fan on the market. The round-frame variant used on the NH-D12L provides the same renowned quiet cooling performance yet makes it possible to reduce overall cooler height without risking compatibility issues with tall motherboard heatsinks or shrouds. The NH-D12L ships with a second pair of fan clips that can be used to install a second NF-A12x25r PWM fan either on the front or on the rear fin stack. However, it must be noted that the second fan will usually sit on top of either the RAM or I/O panel and thereby increase the total height beyond 145mm. Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating NF-A12x25r PWM (square-frame 120mm fans not supported) Despite its reduced height, the NH-D12L easily outperforms 92mm coolers. It can even surpass renowned 120mm units such as the NH-U12S and often comes close to Noctua’s award-winning 120mm flagship model NH-U12A.

Specs 23

Product Dimensions 4.45"L x 4.92"W x 5.71"H
Brand Noctua
Power Connector Type 4-Pin
Voltage 12 volts
Wattage 1.68 watts
Cooling Method Air
Noise Level 22.6 db
Material Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating

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NH-D12L fits in the Cooler Master HAF XB EVO case with a top mounted Noctua NF-A20 (200mm) Fan
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Review Image by warmon6
The NH-D12L honestly might be the best air cooler to date for the HAF XB EVO. Let me clarify that. While this case is fairly large and can be very accommodating for large air coolers with 180mm clearance (So even the mighty NH-D15 can fit in this case with some room to spare), it can only do that if you don't mount a 200mm fan. With most 200mm fans being 30mm thick, That 180mm clearance drops down to 150mm. Excluding many great air coolers as most of them are above that 150mm height limit. So in the past with this case, you could have a less capable air cooler or you could have a great air cooler but have to contend with any possible heat from the gpu affecting the cpu. With this new cooler and it's 145mm height, you can now have a great air cooler that a couple of stone's throws away from the legendary NH-D15 performance while having a top 200mm fan to remove any heat buildup that might be present in the case. Basically, we can now have our cake and eat it to. There's certainly not a lot of room to spare between the NH-D12L and the spinning blades of the NF-A20 fan (5mm clearance at most) right above it but it just clears it (As you can see in the photo's). Making this a great choice for those wanting High AirFlow in the HAF XB EVO case (the main point in the HAF name) and sticking with Air cooling (only water cooling would be better while keeping the 200mm fan, but if I was wanting water cooling... I wouldn't of got the NH-D12L). Other pro's of the cooler: Easy mounting for the AM4 platform (just like all the other Noctua coolers) Quiet Performs well Has the option of mounting a 2nd NF-A12x25r fan (clips for a 2nd fan is already included but the 2nd fan itself is a separate purchase.) Really my one major Con about this cooler is it's price. While it's cooling capabilities are close to the NH-D15 (along with the U12A, the other D15 variants, and older D14), it's not close enough IMO to warrant a $10 difference between the 2 coolers (at time of purchase and writing, the D15 cost $100 while the D12L cost $90). With the D15, your getting a much larger cooler with "two" 140mm fans while the D12L is smaller and only comes with "one" 120mm fan. From a purely performance perspective, I think it should be about $75 where this should fit (would still be more expensive than the D12L closest competitor that i'm aware of, Thermalright Silver Soul 135 at $50-$55). Oh well, this is the price you pay for highest performance in the most compact package. (Basically, if you have the room or "willing to sacrifice" something else to make room for, grab the NH-D15 (or equivalent tier cooler) over the NH-D12L. It is the better buy of the 2 coolers). 2nd (minor) con that I alluded to with my previous con and even in my pro, the single fan. Dont get me wrong, the NF-A12x25r is a great fan and is perfectly adequate for the D12L, but when the cooler is $90 VS $100 for the D15, I think for the price, the D12L could of came with 2 of these fans. Especially since the cooler doesn't support standard 120mm fans (meaning your limited to fans with hole spacing of 93x83 mm like the NF-A12x25r) and you have to spend an additional $30 to get one of these non-standard fans. I think noctua could of made it easier on it's user to include it for the price. (They probably did it this way as most people wouldn't use a 2nd fan due to space issues but like said, for the price, I rather have the 2nd fan and keep it as a backup for down the road if i couldn't use it right away) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 18, 2022 by warmon6
Prebuilt Narrow Case, Wonderful, Great Cooling Tower Solution
Review Image by Debi
Review Image by Debi
I normally have built systems from every aspect, including case and cooling solution. However, with desperation of wanting an upgrade to a 6 year old system, and some scarcity of sourcing parts, I opted for a prebuilt solution, that had a stock intel cooler on the i7-11700KF, on a ASUS B560-G board, within a ASUS ROG G15CE designed prebuilt/case. I am literally writing this after installing this cooling upgrade. I was doing research for possible solutions to my current situation. I saw some other user's ways of possibly adding a taller cooling tower, which one version meant cutting a hole in the side of the metal side panel case they had. However, my side panel is of the glass version, and that was not an option. I saw this week that this came out via an online article and writeup of this being released this week. Thankfully Amazon had stock and I immediately placed the order. I was not disappointed. It fits, and it cools much more efficiently than I had even expected. I ran some loads that I normally ran the device under, which were most likely thermal throttling the system as the system was spiking in the 90C/212F areas according to HWMonitor. I believe I am now not thermal throttling as we speak, with the temperature under same load now reading 84C/183F at max readings. This is a mind easing solution that I was weary of working at first for the height limitation of the cooling tower I thought I might run into. However, Noctua has hit this out of the park and has provided the prebuilt narrow cases breathing room and doubled the cooling thermal area, if not tripled the surface area as the stock cooler on a visual analysis of heatsink surfaces. My case currently, without spending money on another case or even considering AIO or liquid cooling, is small as it is. Much smaller than I imagined it when I purchased it initially. The cooling tower has enough gap, albeit small if by millimeters, between the top of the thermal heat pipe ends and the glass side panel, that there is no contact whatsoever. And finally, the second main reason, aside from thermal control as the primary, was to reduce the noise created by the constant needing to cool the smaller stock heatsink. For those coming along behind me, the stock cooler is smaller than 92mm of even the rear exhaust case fan. Having the cooling fans that are larger and quieter from this is so much better than ever before. Even at load, there was barely any noticeable fan noise, you might literally have to get down next to the case to hear it if you have it below your desktop surface. My older AIO system is now even louder than this now. I am very happy with this and very thankful for this new release. I didn't have to spend excess money on a new case or a new liquid cooling solution that this was able to help fulfill. As far as installation, the instructions were very detailed and the parts were very easy to identify. While I can see someone not experienced possibly being a bit overwhelmed by such a task of a swap that might cause worry, from my other experiences, this was such a breeze and easy to accomplish, that I feel that my son could do the swap. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 10, 2022 by Debi
For those with the HAF XB EVO by cooler master
If your like me you have the HAF XB EVO by Cooler master this will fit in your case with about a 5 mm clearance from the fan on the top of the case if you got the noctua NF-A20 200mm pc case fan mounted to the top of your case. So look no further for the one that will fit because this is as good as it gets while still having head room ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 18, 2022 by Zakery
Always top quality products from Noctua
Fit perfectly. Cools better than the stock cooler. Included all the hardware needed. Even had some thermal paste. 10/10
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2022 by Bryan Whaley
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