Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Drew Masterson
> 3 dayA great product let down by dispatch? My fan arrived in a resealed box (obvious tape used) upon opening the accessories were intact but the main unit was bent in many areas.
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reneirwolf
Greater than one weekI have this cooling a 5900x. I previously had a D15 and a 2070s with no backplate. However, I recently got a 6800xt with a think backplate and the D15 did not allow me to mount the GPU into the top pcie slot.
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Arjun
Greater than one weekThis is a beastly CPU Cooler. Coupled with a Core i7 10700K, my idle temperatures are anywhere between 28 and 33 degrees Celsius. Also, while under heavy load (especially after performing Intel Stress Tests) my CPU does not exceed 64 degrees Celsius. That has a lot to say there. Im glad that I went with an air cooler instead of liquid cooling system. I hope Noctua can follow up with my request and send me replacement brown anti-vibration corner pads; one of the pads on the fan arrived with a rip.
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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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ISMorris
> 3 daySo I did research first to see if I had any comparability issues and then compared liquid cooling vs fans as I have never used fans before. But for the bang for your buck and performance the Noctua has made a great fan that gives you performance, power and easy to install mounts. The only down side is it comes in tan/brown colors but they do make a black version.
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Berni
12-11-2024Na ja funktioniert , hatte mir aber ein wenig mehr versprochen. Man kann gut hochtakten aber sie werden doch schon ganz schön laut die Lüfter. Also wieder etwas rundertakten dann ist es ok.
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Vegas Ross
> 3 daySeems to be working great to keep the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X CPU cool. Directions for install were clear. I would suggest this to others.
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Brad B
> 3 dayGreat product
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AyeAyeRon
> 3 dayOverall I am really happy with my U12-A.
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Hi!
> 3 dayÈ un dissipatore stupendo , silenzioso e molto efficente
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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