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Noctua NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler

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Features

  • 140mm class performance in 120mm size: 7 heatpipes, more surface area and a dual fan configuration with state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans allow the NH-U12A to rival many 140mm size coolers!
  • Excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesnt overhang the RAM slots on LGA17xx, LGA1200 and AM4, doesnt block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards.
  • Quiet, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load, virtually silent 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)
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturers warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)

Description

Noctua's premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and quality. 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. Standing 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. Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-U12A 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. The 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. Noctua’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. Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating 120x120x25 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.

Product Dimensions: 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H


Brand: Noctua


Power Connector Type: 4-Pin


Voltage: 12 volts


Cooling Method: Air


Compatible Devices: Desktop


Noise Level: 22.6 db


Material: Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating


Maximum Rotational Speed: 2000 rpm


Air Flow Capacity: 102.1 cubic meter per hour


Power Connector Type: 4-Pin


Voltage: 12 volts


Cooling Method: Air


Compatible Devices: Desktop


Noise Level: 22.6 db


Maximum Rotational Speed: 2000 rpm


Air Flow Capacity: 102.1 cubic meter per hour


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H


Material Type: Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating


Brand Name: Noctua


Item Highlight: 158mm Height, High-End Low-Noise Cooling, For Intel & AMD, Dual 120mm Fans, 100% RAM Compatibility, Rich Accessory Kit


UPC: 841501100161


Global Trade Identification Number: 60


Warranty Description: 6 year manufacturer’s warranty


Number of Packs: 1


Manufacturer: Noctua


Number of Items: 1


Unit Count: 10 Count


Included Components: Body Room


Item Weight: 1220 g


Model: NH-U12A


Part Number: NH-U12A


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    • Fantastic Cooler, but Expensive. Extremely Quiet
Can't say enough good things about this cooler, with the one draw back being that it is very pricey. However, it does come with 2 of Noctua's new NF-12Ax25 fans which by themselves are $30 each. So the actual heatsink is only 1/3 the total price and is a consideration when looking at the cost/value proposition. Heatsink: The heatsink itself is very good. Has 7 heatpipes which is the most I've seen in a 120mm tower cooler. It also doesn't cover/block any of my ram slots (even on my mini-ITX board) with the fans mounted. My Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO with the fan mounted would still cover the first ram slot, so I'm not sure how Noctua managed to pull this off as according to the specs the Noctua bare heatsink is 7-8mm wider than the Coolermaster. Mounting system is typical Noctua SecureFirm and fantastic. Fans: The 2 included fans are Noctua's new fans that took them 3 years to develop. There's never been so much hype on a fan than these, and you should read up on why it took so long to develop, it's an interesting article. What I can say after using them is that they are much quieter at a given RPM than my other high performance fans. I have to put my ear with in an inch or two to hear them under normal operation (about 50%-60% speed is where they normally running at) and they are barely audible at 100% when they spin up to full speed when I first turn on my PC. Note that the fans have pretty short power cables, and the heatsink does not include extension cables like you get if you purchase the fans separately. Performance: I am using one fan on the heatsink in a push configuration and the other fan as a case exhaust fan about one inch away from the heatsink. So it's similar to the intended push/pull configuration, but with a small gap between. Under 100% synthetic load my delidded i7 7700k runs in the high 50s low 60s degrees Celsius at ~1.3v vCore and ambient temp of 24C (75F). Under real word gaming load, the CPU was running at an average 48C with occasional short spikes into the 50s. All this in a very small, but well ventilated ~13L mini-itx case. This is fantastic performance and rivals bigger coolers like the Noctua D15 but is so much easier to fit in a small mini-itx case. Overall: I think the performance of this cooler is the best you can get at this size point. Compared to my Hyper 212 EVO, it performs better, is quieter under load, doesn't cover my RAM, and has a MUCH better mounting system. All this comes at a price, it's considerably more expensive than a Hyper 212 EVO. But in my opinion it's worth it if you aren't on an extremely tight budget. Noctua products are premium products, the best of the best, and the quality shows both in performance and ease of installation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2019 by Jason A Wiese
    • Expensive, Cool, Quiet in that order. Quality cooler if you can afford it.
Review Image by Waslost1 Waslost1
I recently upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 5 2600X to a Ryzen 7 3800X. I knew I was moving up to a 105C processor but I thought I could get away with my Prism Spire Cooler because I am not gaming. This is a CAD workstation part time, otherwise general office use. The original AMD Spire cooler was keeping the machine between 60-80C most of the time but it did bump the 90C max limit a few times which was a little discouraging. I might have lived with it except for the fact that the fan was howling all day long and nearly driving me out of my mind. I began my search and decided upon the Noctua NH-U12A because of the low noise specifications. Let me be clear, I really didn't want to pay the high price for this cooler. In hindsight, I wish I had just stayed back with a 65W CPU, but I was already past that point and needed to deal with it. The Noctua cooler performs as well as the specifications indicated and it keeps my processor in the 29C Min - 33C Average - 60C Max temp range (according to HWiNFO64) after a full day of use under my toughest loads. This is a high quality cooler, I won't deny that. It does a great job cooling and it does it quietly averaging < 22dBA (barely audible) in my use with the case closed up. It will probably run louder for gamers who keep a constant load on their CPU's. The title to my review stands, it is expensive for a cooler but I would recommend this to anyone trying to cut down the office noise by a LOT! Make sure you have the space for it. I have a full size tower and it almost touches the side panel when I put it back on. It is large as you can see in my picture looking through the clear side panel of my PC. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023 by Waslost1 Waslost1
    • Keeps the CPU cooled
Straightforward installation and contained everything I needed to do it. Been working great for a few months now and is pretty quiet, which I was concerned about after replacing my liquid cooling bit that had ceased working
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024 by Joel
    • Huge improvement over wraith prism cooler
My stock cooler supplied with my Ryzen 7 2700x just wasn't cutting it anymore. I got fed up with the noise and limited it to 40% fan speed. That made my processor run a bit warm... but totally manageable (4.0ghz all core, approx 65-70C in gaming). This cooler dropped my cpu temps by a considerable margin. My idle temp dropped almost 12C and my gaming temps dropped around 10C. Again, my stock cooler was limited to the noise I found tolerable. The noctua fans are inaudible in comparison. Even at 100% fan speed, they are quiet enough to where I can hear my air purifier (on low) running in a different room 20 feet away. I started playing with OC settings after the install of the new cooler. I went from a 4.0ghz all core (8c/16t) to 4.225ghz (at 1.31 volt) all core. That is a 225mhz lift from my stock cooler and an overall 525mhz OC. For a 2700X.... that's impressive!!!! Wish I had purchased this cooler when I first built my pc. But, after using the stock cooler for 2 years, it makes me all the more appreciative of this cooler. Great quality. Install was a breeze (watched some youtube vids). OC potential is fantastic. Noise level is absolutely fantastic - my HDD makes more noise. Totally overkill for most users. You can fight me on this but I'm telling you - if you are not an extreme user, the cheaper NH-U12S single fan is more than enough. Even the 95mm cooler is good enough for most users. But, you get what you pay for. Quality parts. 6 year warranty. Color scheme screams "I care more about performance than looks." ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021 by Amazon Customer

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