does its job
Efficient and silent cooling, but the filiform system for attaching the fan to the cooler seems a little fragile, to be seen over time.
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Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black
CPU cooler for Intel and AMD sockets
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The NH-U12A chromax.black CPU cooler is the 100% black version of the award-winning Noctua NH-U12A high-end silent cooler. It retains the asymmetrical design of the single tower heatsink and is compatible with the Intel 1700 socket of Alder Lake processors.
CPU cooler for Intel and AMD sockets
Available from 151€95 on the outlet deals
Overview
Intel 1700 socket compatible "full black" version
The NH-U12A chromax.black CPU cooler is the 100% black version of the award-winning Noctua NH-U12A high-end silent cooler. Retaining the asymmetrical design of the single tower heatsink and using NF-A12x25 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-U12A concept of cleverly combining cooling performance, silence and incredible RAM / case / PCIe compatibility. With its black-clad heatsink and black fan, chromaxNT-H1 version and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-U12A chromax.black is the perfect choice for users looking for a highly compatible 120mm fan that can compete with 140mm models and offer cooling performance to match its great looks. Compatible with the Intel LGA 1700 socket, it supports Intel Core processors from the 12th generation onwards.
A redesigned heatsink
The NH-U12A chromax.black is black from head to toe: the radiator, fans, silentblocks, mounting clips and accessories are all black. This makes it easy to create full black configurations or to combine with other colour themes.Thanks to a completely new and cleverly designed 7 heatpipes, a 37% larger heat sink area (compared to the NH-U12S) and a more compact design, the NH-U12S can be used in a wide range of applications.The NH-U12A pushes the limits of the 120mm format to match or even surpass many 140mm fans.
New generation fans
The NF-A12x25 is a new generation of ultra-optimised 120mm fan featuring Noctua's latest innovations in aerodynamics for unprecedented levels of cooling and silence. Leveraging the strengths of this high-end fan in a push/pull configuration is the key to the superb acoustic and thermal performance delivered by the NH-U12A.The high-end 120mm NF-A12 fan supplied with the NH-U12A is PWM-compatible and therefore benefits from automatic speed control via the motherboard: optimal performance or virtually inaudible depending on the processor's demands. In addition, to further reduce noise emissions, the maximum speed can be capped from 2000 to 1700 rpm by connecting the supplied low noise adapter.
Specifications
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General information |
Product name |
Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black |
Brand |
Noctua | |
Model |
NH-U12A CHROMAX.BLACK | |
Technical specifications |
Use |
Processor |
Processor support |
AMD AM4 | |
| Intel 1150 | ||
| Intel 1151 | ||
| Intel 1155 | ||
| Intel 1156 | ||
| Intel 1200 | ||
| Intel 1700 | ||
| AMD AM5 | ||
| Intel 1851 | ||
Color |
Aluminum | |
| Copper | ||
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 | |
Max sound level |
22.6 dB | |
Minimum rotation speed |
450 RPM | |
Maximum rotation speed |
2000 RPM | |
Max airflow |
102.1 m³/h | |
Material(s) |
Copper | |
| Aluminum | ||
Use |
Office | |
| Gamer | ||
| Multimedia | ||
AIO radiator compatibility |
N/A | |
Dimensions |
Height (fan included) |
158 mm |
Width (fan included) |
125 mm | |
Depth (fan included) |
112 mm | |
Height |
158 mm | |
Width |
125 mm | |
Depth |
58 mm | |
Weight |
1220 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 27 Oct 2021
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Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 6
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Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10
Very good cooling
This ventirad is very good, it's even better than the NH-U12S, it cools perfectly my ryzen 5 5600 that I overclocked (4.6ghz), so this ventirad is pretty good for processors if you intend to overclock!
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Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 9
Super high performance
Very easy to install, clear instructions. Quiet and cools the processor perfectly, even under heavy computing loads.
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Number of reviews: 18 Average rating: 9
Why anything else?
The build quality is excellent, the new 120mm noctua fans are very efficient, and it manages to cool an i9 9900KS (I haven't had anything more recent yet).
As much as I'd like to fit a custom watercooling system for fun, I'll never put anything other than aircooling on my PCs (I even tried the peltier on a PIII 750).
Don't procrastinate, this is THE cooler you need.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Noctua quality, nothing to complain about as always
Perfectly matches my expectations, efficient and quiet.
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