Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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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.
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G.D.
Greater than one weekThe cooler I received proved difficult to install. There were moments I wondered if Id be able to install it at all. After some research, I found some others had the same experience. My D-15(S) that Id gotten some years back was a breeze to install compared to this NH-U12A, and still is.
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Samar Kaushal
> 3 dayYou have to buy it .. it changed the way I use to see the world .. after getting this product I started travelling
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Andy
> 3 dayAwesome cooler, I replaced my H100 with this as I wanted a near quiet experience at idle.
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Manu Carrillo
> 3 dayDespués de sufrir el calvario de la refrigeración líquida con un MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R y 2 MSI MAG Coreliquid 240R (me han durado menos de un año en dos ordenadores diferentes, el segundo 240R, visto lo visto, estoy a la espera que pete también -ahora dicen que es un fallo de unos lotes, pero si te he visto no me acuerdo) me decidí volver a la clásica disipación por aire y como tengo un Intel i9-10900KF tampoco quería cualquier cosa por su calentamiento. Bien, me empapé de mucho artículos y descubrí esta sensacional marca austriaca. Máxima calidad desde el paquete al producto final, como digo en el título, auténtica pata negra. Entra perfectamente con sus dos ventiladores en una placa base MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS, sin que molesten los módulos de la RAM (tengo 4) y enfría que es una maravilla, en un rendimiento normal no supera los 40º, realmente espectacular. Fácil de montar y con toda la información (y herramientas) necesaria para que no tengas problemas. Aunque tenga los ventiladores sean de 120 mm, el rendimiento, como bien dicen, se equipara a los de 140 mm. Por supuesto, silenciosos total. Una gozada. Sin duda, un excelente descubrimiento.
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JaviBo
> 3 dayHa bajado considerablemente la temperatura del procesador, lo único es que hay que desmontar toda la placa base para ponerlo, al llevar por debajo de esta el soporte del disipador, aunque lógicamente por el peso de los ventiladores. De momento contento con la compra aunque bastante caro
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Richard C.
> 3 dayLa réputation de Noctua nest plus à faire. Certes linstallation nest pas très facile, mais une fois fait, plus rien ne bouge.
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Adam T
Greater than one weekIts Noctua. They have established the bar for computer fans and this does not deviate from their quality standard. But if youre comparing this with other cooler from Noctua or other quality brands and are hung up on the one fan or two fan thing, lets think about that for one minute.
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Ainhoa
> 3 dayINMEJORABLE UN PRODUCTO 10
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Logan M
Greater than one weekTop quality from Noctua as everyone expects, tons of cooling headroom for my 3700X.
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 |
