The Harry Potter of ventirades
For me it's magic. It looks like a ventirad with an (ugly) fan like all the others. And yet... No noise and cooler than my old WaterCooling
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Noctua NH-U12S
CPU cooler for Intel and AMD sockets
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The NH-U12S is a 12cm CPU heatsink with a weight of 755g (including fan). The specific and optimised design of the S version (only 45mm thick) ensures full compatibility with high performance and often large RAM modules.
CPU cooler for Intel and AMD sockets
Overview
Exceptionally quiet!
The NH-U12S is a 12cm CPU heatsink with a weight of 755g (with fan). The specific and optimised design of the S version(only 45mm thick) ensures full compatibility with high performance and often bulky RAM modules. Together with the superb FocusedFlow NF-F12 fan(PWM-compatible and thus offering automatic speed control), the Noctua NH-U12S takes the quiet cooling performance of its famous predecessor even further.
Complete with the SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system, NT-H1 high-performance thermal paste and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-U12S is an excellent solution for combining performance, silence and excellent compatibility.
The NH-U12S is a 12cm CPU heatsink with a weight of 755g (with fan). The specific and optimised design of the S version(only 45mm thick) ensures full compatibility with high performance and often bulky RAM modules. Together with the superb FocusedFlow NF-F12 fan(PWM-compatible and thus offering automatic speed control), the Noctua NH-U12S takes the quiet cooling performance of its famous predecessor even further.
Complete with the SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system, NT-H1 high-performance thermal paste and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-U12S is an excellent solution for combining performance, silence and excellent compatibility.
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The success of the NH-U12 range
Launched in 2005, the NH-U range of CPU heatsinks has become the undisputed high-end benchmark, winning over 400 awards and recommendations from the international print and online press.
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Full RAM compatibility
Thanks to its slim design(45mm deep fins), the NH-U12S does not encroach on the RAM module area, even when two fans are installed.
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120mm tower format
With a height of 158mm, the NH-U12S is short enough to fit into most of today's mid to high-end tower cases.
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NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow Fan
Praised by over 150 trade articles and thousands of users worldwide, the NF-F12 Focused Flow is a fan renowned for its amazing static pressure, cooling performance and extremely low noise.
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PWM Compatibility and Low Noise Adapter
The 120mm NF-A12 fan can benefit from automatic PWM speed control. To further reduce noise emissions, the maximum speed can be capped at 1200rpm(instead of 1500rpm) by using the Low Noise Adapter(L.N.A.).
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Anti-vibration silencer and staples for a second NF-F12
For those who wish to further improve performance, the addition of a second fan will allow for a push/pull configuration.
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NT-H1 thermal paste
A top-of-the-line TIM solution that has won more than 100 awards worldwide, Noctua's NT-H1 offers very low thermal resistance, reliability and ease of application.
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Compatibility with legacy and future sockets
Compliant with the open SecuFirm standard, the NH-U12S can be made compatible with legacy LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets by using the optional MM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided free of charge by Noctua.
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SecuFirm2 mounting system
The SecuFirm2 mounting system meets the highest expectations in terms of quality, safety and ease of installation. It ensures perfect contact pressure and maximum installation comfort on all current sockets.
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6-year manufacturer's warranty
Noctua fans are renowned for their quality and durability. Like all Noctua fans, the NF-F12 has an MTBF of over 150,000 hours of testing and is backed by a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty.
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Specifications
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General information |
Product name |
Noctua NH-U12S |
Brand |
Noctua | |
Model |
NH-U12S | |
Technical specifications |
Use |
Processor |
Processor support |
AMD AM4 | |
| AMD AM5 | ||
| Intel 1150 | ||
| Intel 1151 | ||
| Intel 1155 | ||
| Intel 1156 | ||
| Intel 1200 | ||
| Intel 1700 | ||
| Intel 1851 | ||
Color |
Silver | |
| Beige | ||
| Red | ||
Luminous |
No | |
Connector(s) |
4-pin Female | |
Ball bearing |
No | |
PWM |
Yes | |
Heat Pipe |
Yes | |
Adjustable speed |
No | |
Cooling type |
Ventirad (active) | |
Top Flow |
No | |
Dual tower |
No | |
Fan diameter |
120 mm | |
Min sound level |
18.6 dB | |
Max sound level |
22.4 dB | |
Minimum rotation speed |
300 RPM | |
Maximum rotation speed |
1650 RPM | |
Min airflow |
74.3 m³/h | |
Max airflow |
93.4 m³/h | |
Material(s) |
Copper | |
| Aluminum | ||
| ABS (Plastic) | ||
Use |
Gamer | |
| Multimedia | ||
AIO radiator compatibility |
N/A | |
Dimensions |
Height (fan included) |
158 mm |
Width (fan included) |
125 mm | |
Depth (fan included) |
71 mm | |
Height |
158 mm | |
Width |
125 mm | |
Depth |
45 mm | |
Weight |
755 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
See all Noctua products
Product referenced on 18 Apr 2013
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
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Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9
Excellent
This is a very good quality fan, very quiet compared to mid/low range models. The material is solid and made to last.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
At the top
Easy to install, cools perfectly my AMD Ryzen 9 3900X mounted on the MSI MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
PERFECT
SIMPLY THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Number of reviews: 32 Average rating: 9
Perfect
This is the eighth one I've bought, for myself and others.
It's not noisy.
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