Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Stephen F.
> 3 dayThis cooler was easy to install in my build and is very quiet. The CPU (i7-9700k) idles around 30, has not gone over 50 when running intensive CPU workload. Fits nicely in my case and plenty of clearance to access RAM sticks.
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jmac88
> 3 dayFor fortnight gaming PC with i9-9900K, NVidia RTX3800 running at 240fps. Keeps everything col even running in end game
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Nathan
Greater than one weekI am running an AMD Ryzen 5800X and had the massive Noctua NH-D15S for a while and while it is an exceptional cooler its absolutely massive (I was only able to have one fan installed on it otherwise it would have blocked the GPU fan below (see picture).
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Mohammed Alharbi
> 3 dayI am overclocking my Ryzen system to the max and this cooler is beafy enough for it
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B. Engle
> 3 daySuper quiet fan design. If your setup can accommodate the size of this cooler, it is a winner. Opted for the Noctua over liquid cooling based on prior experience with drastically lowered CPU temps and fan noise over stock AMD setup in older build. Glad I did. My new AMD Ryzen 5900-based setup is running flawlessly and is whisper quiet.
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zeron18
> 3 dayNote: I bought this unit from Newegg because it was available much sooner than from Amazon. Luckily I did because it sold out within the first day after I purchased it.
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Patrick Wetzel
> 3 dayThis cooler is amazing. Even while gaming cpu temps never rise above 75C. It’s noise level is no louder then the case fans so not a problem there. It also adds mid case air flow to push the air along.
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Dissez Yannick
> 3 dayVoilà je sors dun vieux modèle BeQuiet (qui fonctionne toujours niquel pour pas un bruit même après 5 ans) mais voulant un systeme plus performant dans ma nouvelle config et étant limité en termes de place dans le boitier jai opté pour ce NOCTUA. Bah rien à redire cest de la qualité Noctua ... juste au top. Fait clairement le taff pour un niveau sonore limite nul même en plein jeu, et en traitement 3D je monte pas à plus de 60-70° a 100% de GPU donc ça va carrément ! Pour conclure génial.
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Larry Hope
> 3 daySimply the top air cooler for CPU especially in limited space
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Enrique
> 3 dayFácil montaje y hay espacio para que no choque con las memorias. Funciona bien.
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 |
