Efficient and quiet
This isn't the first Noctua CPU fan I've installed and they're always so efficient and quiet.
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Noctua NH-L12S
Processor fan for Intel socket and AMD
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A worthy successor to the famous NH-L12, the NH-L12S is a top-flow CPU fan with great compatibility and modularity. Thanks to its deeper fin stack and the integration of the famous NF-A12x15PWM fan, it ensures an excellent level of cooling!
Processor fan for Intel socket and AMD
Overview
Top-of-the-range Ventirad based on the famous NH-L12
A worthy successor to the famous NH-L12, the NH-L12S is a top-flow fan for ultra-powerful CPUs, offering great compatibility and modularity. Thanks to its deeper fin stack and the integration of the famous NF-A12x15PWM fan , the NH-L12S single fan model provides a level of cooling that lives up to Noctua's reputation.
The installation of the fan at the top of the heatsink ensures compatibility with RAM modules up to 48mm high, while the installation of the fan under the heatsink ensures perfect compatibility with many HTPC cases thanks to the total height of the ventirad not exceeding 70mm. In addition, the remote design frees up the last PCIe slot on most μATX and ATX motherboards. Complete with the high-end SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system,Noctua's renowned NT-H1 thermal paste and backed by a full 6-year full manufacturer's warranty, the NH-L12S is a high-performance, high-quality top-flow solution for the most demanding users.
C-design for optimum flowThe optimised C-shaped design of the NH-L12S ensures optimum quiet cooling while minimising the overall height compared to traditional 140mm tower fans. This design also ensures excellent ventilation of memory modules and components adjacent to the socket on the motherboard.
A remote designCompared to the design of the original NH-L12, the design of the new NH-L12S offers a double axial offset.On most μATX and ATX motherboards, this design frees up space in the last PCIe slot (the heatpipes' curves face the PCIe ports or the rear connector panel). |
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Low profile" installationThe installation of a single NF-A12x15 PWM fan fixed under the stack of fins gives the NH-L12S an overall height of just 70mm, much less than traditional tower fans with 120 or 140mm fans, making this type of mounting perfectly suited to many desktop / HTPC cases.
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SecuFirm2 fastening systemNoctua SecuFirm2 mounting systems have come to epitomise quality, safety and ease of installation. The SecuFirm2 system supplied with the NH-L12S guarantees perfect contact pressure and ease of installation on all current sockets. 6-year manufacturer's warrantyNoctua products have earned a solid reputation for exceptional quality and longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the NF-A12x15 PWM has an MTBF of over 150,000 test hours and the NH-L12S package comes with a 6-year manufacturer's warranty. |
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Specifications
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General information |
Product name |
Noctua NH-L12S |
Brand |
Noctua | |
Model |
NH-L12S | |
Technical specifications |
Use |
Processor |
Processor support |
AMD AM4 | |
| Intel 1150 | ||
| Intel 1151 | ||
| Intel 1155 | ||
| Intel 1156 | ||
| Intel 1200 | ||
| AMD AM5 | ||
| Intel 1700 | ||
| Intel 1851 | ||
Luminous |
No | |
Ball bearing |
No | |
PWM |
Yes | |
Heat Pipe |
Yes | |
Adjustable speed |
Yes | |
Cooling type |
Ventirad (active) | |
Top Flow |
Yes | |
Dual tower |
No | |
Fan diameter |
120 mm | |
Max sound level |
23.9 dB | |
Minimum rotation speed |
450 RPM | |
Maximum rotation speed |
1850 RPM | |
Max airflow |
94.2 m³/h | |
Material(s) |
Aluminum | |
| ABS (Plastic) | ||
| Copper | ||
Use |
Gamer | |
AIO radiator compatibility |
N/A | |
Dimensions |
Height (fan included) |
70 mm |
Width (fan included) |
128 mm | |
Depth (fan included) |
146 mm | |
Height |
70 mm | |
Width |
128 mm | |
Depth |
146 mm | |
Weight |
520 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 14 Dec 2017
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
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Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 10
The sound of the wind blowing through the branches
It's amazing what Noctua can do with their fans. From the quality of the packaging to the components themselves and a wide variety of connectivity options, you can feel that Noctua is putting in a lot of effort. On the loss side: 20db for a 75mm is very good. All the assemblies are supplied and compatibility with motherboards can be checked on their site... in a word: perfect! Compatible with ASUS PRO H610M-C D4-CSM but not in low-profile assembly because of the close proximity of the Ram strips.
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Number of reviews: 23 Average rating: 9
Ideal for small housings
Depending on the type of motherboard and the arrangement of the components, such as RAM and graphics card, this fan offers two mounting positions and two heights for the fan, making it the ideal companion for small cases. (example ASUS GL10DK).
It allows a reasonable overclocking of your Ryzen while remaining silent.
Be careful about the height of the RAM bars if you want to use all 4 slots.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8
Difficult to install
The cooling unit seems to be as quiet as promised. However, it is extremely difficult to install (on an AMD, in this case). It's a real pain to line up the screws, to screw it in without damaging the fan blades. A real pain.
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
Top and quiet!
Excellent ventirad! cools the processor well especially in games that are quite greedy and in a climate of high heat in summer like in New Caledonia. Nothing to say, it's great.
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