Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Andrea
> 3 dayOnly lasted a few months and gave out Ikept it as clean as possible but it didnt last definitely not worth it
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djmoloch
> 3 dayHabe den Kühler für einen Ryzen 7 5800X gekauft. Der Kühler kühlt die CPU auf entspannte 30-40 Grad im idle und unter voller Auslastung komme ich nicht über 70 Grad. Hitzkopf Fehlanzeige. Qualität wie gewohnt genial! Hier bekommt man fast die Leistung des großen Bruder NH-D15 aber deutlich kompakter. Die RAM Bänke werden nicht gestört. Aufbau ist kinderleicht und auch das Zubehör ist mehr als ausreichend vorhanden. Y-Kabel, Kühler Paste und silent Adapter. Bin zufrieden.
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Wyo_Jeeper
> 3 dayI have this cooling my Ryzen 9 overclocked to 4.3GHz in a Cooler Master NR600 case with 6 fans. During stress testing using all 24 logical cores (12 physical cores) the highest temperature Ive seen on the CPU is 69 degrees. Much more efficient than Id expect from air cooling. Ive never used water cooling, but I imagine this would compete well against most water-cooled systems.
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Brendan
> 3 dayIf you like functionality and think a huge heat sink looks cooler than some colorful fans then this for you.
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alberto moro
> 3 dayEl anterior ordenado tuve un Noctua que me duro una 5 años, fui cambiando el ordenador a componentes hasta que me cambie a una caja small factor y aproveche para cambiarme a una AIO al principio muy bien, pero pierden mucha efectividad con el tiempo hasta un día que me di cuenta de que el procesador estaba a más 80º. Casi lo quemo. Pues me pase a este y lo tengo entorno a 40º en reposo en verano y no llega a los 56º Max en carga. Además pensé que teniendo ColerMaster NR200 me subiría las temperaturas de la gráfica, pues resulta que no. Por cierto, entra justito en la que no tiene cristal.
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Manny
> 3 dayMy current air cooler is a Scythe Fuma1, which is working very well with a 3 fan config; temps are close to those reported by the Noctua D-15; the D-15 requires a really big case. I bought this purely as a standby, and because there was a very good price drop (Rs. 15000/= to Rs 9000/=).
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patfg58
> 3 dayEccezionale! Veramente efficace. Temperatura CPU sempre sotto controllo grazie alla presenza di un generoso dissipatore e di due adeguate ventole alloccorrenza facilmente removibili per eventuali operazioni allinterno del case.
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Yonaton
> 3 dayThis is quieter than whisper quiet! I run my system 24/7 and with both side doors off, and still most of the time cant tell my computer is running unless Im sitting at it doing something. It also keeps my AMD Ryzen 7 3800 nice and cool even though I cant turn on the A/C as often as I wish I could in the spring and summer.
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George Chelmus
> 3 dayI really didnt want to invest in an water cooler. Air coolers are more reliable in the long term.
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Dora Schaefer
> 3 dayDelivered fast, clear instructions and comes with all the needed parts. However, heatsink fins had some bents.
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 |
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