Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
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Koomafloo
> 3 dayVery quiet, max cpu temps on i7 4770 are 54C. Would buy again!
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NoticeablyFAT
> 3 dayMy build process with what I was doing was a nightmare, so I actually did have to install this thing like 3 seperate times. All times were not difficult. Im a beginner as well. I also didnt know that I could fit a bigger cooler in the NZXT h210 case when I got this, but even still I love this cooler.
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ReallyAdriel
> 3 dayFor this review, my cooler is being used with the
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JA
> 3 dayNot the cheapest cooler.
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Max
> 3 dayI have been home-building computers for decades, primarily air-cooled, dabbling with liquid from time to time. All to say, I have some experience within this area. This heatsink/fan combo is engineered with precision. As others have noted, there are some very minor challenges with attaching the mounting system - but once the threads engage in the mounting mechanism, you can tell that it is attached securely and know that it will provide excellent conduction of heat from the CPU into the heat pipes. The packaging is secure, and the documentation is among the best I have seen for this type of item. Temps are good and align to reviews that I have read on tech sites. I look forward to this device keeping my Ryzen 3900x cool for years to come.
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Vallabh1
> 3 dayIve heard Noctua coolers had a reputation for being very high quality and bought this one for that very reason. A bit pricy, so easy to install and it hasnt made a sound since.
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JoG
Greater than one weekRefroidit bien. Sinstalle très facilement.
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Иiск Р
> 3 daykeeps my 7700k at 65c and also is nearly silent at max rpm!
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tommy1460z
> 3 dayGreat mounting mechanism, quality is superb, silent in operation... all-in-all so much better than this original fan which does come with the Intel CPU, actually this cannot even be compared, since the Intel fan I got with my CPU was nothing but a noisy and cheap plastic toy and the Noctua NH-U12 S is a very nice and good cooling/fan solution based on a solid metal construction.
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BOBS
> 3 dayMatériel de haute qualité. Réellement satisfait. Presque 15°c de moins quavec Hyper TX3 EVO.
The NH-U12S is the latest 12cm model of Noctua’s classic U-series single tower CPU coolers, which have received more than 400 awards and recommendations from the international press. The S-version’s 45mm slim shape ensures 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules and at the same time, its fine-tuned design and the class-leading NF-F12 FocusedFlow fan with PWM support for fully automatic speed control allow it to further improve its predecessor’s renowned quiet cooling performance. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12S is a complete premium quality solution that combines outstanding performance, quiet operation and excellent compatibility.
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Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibilityStanding 158mm tall, the NH-U12S 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 standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups. |
100% RAM compatibilityThanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans. |
NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fanRecommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua"s premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundHaving received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctua"s NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 158 mm
- Width (without fan): 125 mm
- Depth (without fan): 45 mm
- Height (with fan): 158 mm
- Width (with fan): 125 mm
- Depth (with fan): 71 mm
- Weight (without fan): 580 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 755 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- NF-F12 PWM premium fan
- NA-RC6 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12
- Noctua metal case-badge
Fan compatibility
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Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 (optional)
For users who want to achieve even better performance by adding a second, optional NF-F12 fan to create a push/pull setup, the NH-U12S includes fan clips and an extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads that allow to off-set the rear fan by 5mm to improve acoustics in dual-fan mode.
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| NH-U12S | NH-U12S TR4-SP3 | NH-U12S DX-4189 | NH-U12S redux | NH-U12S chromax.black | NH-U12A | |
| LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1700 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA775 & LGA1366 | with NM-I3 | X | X | 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 |
| AM5 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| sTRx4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3 | X | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
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