Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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Christopher
> 3 dayWhy does it have to be brown Noctua??? This isnt a winnebago
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DZ
> 3 dayThis is replacing my Corsair h80i v2 AIO cooler that was running very loudly after upgrading my GPU to a hotter 3080 Ti. This cooler takes up no more room than the AIO, and less when considering the lack of coolant hoses, while running cooler and quieter. It also has a nice offset design to ensure full access to all RAM slots while mounted.
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MAZ
> 3 dayAvec Noctua on en a pour notre argent Magnifique produit équipé de 2 ventilateurs 4 fils Accessoires très complets fournis (Câble Y, prolongateurs 4fils, Pâte thermique fournie NT-H1) Notice en français téléchargeable facilement sur le site Montage bien expliqué et rapide, dans mon cas sur socket 1151pour i7-9700K Silence absolu en fonctionnement dans boitier Fractal Design compact tout métal que jai également équipé de 2 ventilateurs Noctua en façade NF-A14x25 PWN et à larrière d1 ventilateur Noctua NF A12x25 PWM Je recommande ce produit dune qualité exemplaire... Attention simplement au sens de montage des ventilateurs afin dassurer un flux dair de lavant vers larrière du boitier...
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Tyler Larson
> 3 dayThis product works way better than my old water cooling I’ll be going with this for any new computer I build
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Qta
> 3 dayDer Preis als einzige Schwachstelle, relativiert sich aber wieder über den hervorragenden Kundenservice (wenn man es braucht).
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Marc T.
> 3 dayAprès beaucoup d’hesitation avec le nh-d15 (qui est beaucoup plus imposant) et la mise n place d’une solution watercooling (plus délicat en cas de panne de la pompe) , je me suis finalement décidé à prendre ce NH-U12A, dont les résultats en test sont très bons (cowcotland, comptoir hardware, etc).
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Alin
Greater than one weekdidnt fit my large motherboard easily and also was difficult clipping the side fans on easily
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Tsuwu
> 3 daySeriously out performs any AIO I have ever installed into my PC. I get it if you want a cleaner setup with more space. Its subjective. But if you want numbers, This is the way to go. Quiet, Cold. Noctua does it best. Be sure to measure the clearence for your case before installing. Another 5 star for the brown owl.
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Stefan S.
Greater than one weekKommt mit allem was benötigt wird um den Kühler zu befestigen, sogar Wärmeleitpaste und einen Schraubenzieher. Auf einem leisen Lüfterprofil überschreitet mein PC kaum 61 Grad Celsius und dabei ist er noch fast unhörbar. Selbst auf der maximalen Drehzahl ist er nicht zu laut wie manch andere. Einzig der Preis ist etwas hoch aber das kommt denke ich davon dass einer von den zwei mitgelieferten Lüfter an sich alleine schon 30€ kostet, man wäre besser dran den zweiten Lüfter abzumontieren und ihn als Gehäuselüfter zu verwenden da die CPU ohne ihn nur ca. 1 Grad Celsius wärmer wird.
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Mr. Dinken
> 3 dayAt first I wasnt sure about the brown color, but I think it goes really well with an all black rig (MSI Aegis pre-built, I know). However, any PC guy who takes a look inside knows brown is the color of 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.
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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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