Customer reviews of the Noctua NH-U12S

Noctua NH-U12S 99€95
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      • by AntoineV
        Posted on 6 Jul 2024
        Bought on 21 May 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        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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      • by KarimD
        Posted on 17 Jan 2024
        Bought on 16 Dec 2023 from LDLC
        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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      • by Philippe N
        Posted on 27 Nov 2022
        Bought on 23 Nov 2022 from LDLC
        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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      • by JérémieF
        Posted on 27 Oct 2022
        Bought on 12 Jan 2014 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        PERFECT

        SIMPLY THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      • by fdb37
        Posted on 14 Apr 2022
        Bought on 7 Mar 2022 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 32 Average rating: 9

        Perfect

        This is the eighth one I've bought, for myself and others.
        It's not noisy.
        Of course, you also have to manage the fans of the case.

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      • by CHRISTIANB
        Posted on 29 Dec 2021
        Bought on 11 Nov 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 10

        Excellent

        Excellent in the following tower configuration:
        1x AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (3.4 GHz / 4.9 GHz)
        1x ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS
        2x Corsair Vengeance LPX Series Low Profile 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz CL16
        1x Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G (rev. 2.0) (LHR)
        1x Noctua NH-U12S
        1x Fractal Design Define 7 Solid Grey
        1x Corsair RM750x 80PLUS Gold
        1x Crucial P2 M.2 PCIe NVMe 1Tb
        1x Microsoft Windows 10 Home 32/64bit

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      • by innovatodev
        Posted on 16 Jun 2021
        Bought on 13 Jun 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 18 Average rating: 9

        Nothing to complain about

        I was expecting silence, but not that much! I was expecting efficiency because of its reputation, but I'm surprised, my ryzen 3700x ran for 10 hours at 100% in a room at 30 degrees last night and didn't exceed 69.5, while remaining in total silence, with or without headphones, you just don't hear it! the assembly is childish, really nothing to complain about (personally I use it as a push system, not as a suction system or double fan)
        I recommend it without hesitation, on the other hand it is massive (in height only, so it does not interfere with the ram, gc or anything) and knowing that it is provided with several supports, it is usable even if we change intel to amd etc. so it is a good investment ^^

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      • by KevinO
        Posted on 7 May 2021
        Bought on 29 Apr 2021 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Excellent!

        I have ordered a second fan for my home and it is very easy to install. It is very easy to install and it is very easy to use and it is very easy to use. 10/10 By the way I ordered a 2nd fan.
        Ryzer 3 2300x Stock 51° at rest
        71° on Bf4
        Ry... Noctua 32° at rest
        49° on Bf4

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      • by christophe S
        Posted on 29 Dec 2020
        Bought on 30 Nov 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 18 Average rating: 9

        Well

        Well for the cooling, the fan at full power is RELATIVELY noisy, of course nothing like a stock ventirad, but more than a BeQuiet Silent Wing3, I replaced it with this one without any problem.

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      • by ChristopheM
        Posted on 1 Dec 2020
        Bought on 3 Nov 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Awesome!

        The product is compliant, quiet and slim in Cooler Master QL500 type cases. In short Noctua is a serious product

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      • by JeanPierreB
        Posted on 24 Jun 2020
        Bought on 17 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 7

        Easy note

        Easy to install, documentation in French, efficient ventirad and no led since it is not a Christmas tree but a ventirad.
        The I9 9900 runs at less than 50°C and some peaks at 65°C.
        As for noise, you can't hear it.
        In short, NOCTUA quality without the gimmicks.

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      • by guillaumeM
        Posted on 16 Jun 2020
        Bought on 25 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8

        notice

        very good product, received on time, very quiet, as expected from the brand, fixing for a second fan at the top

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      • by PierreL
        Posted on 29 Apr 2020
        Bought on 1 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

        good and quiet

        well detailed instructions, easy to assemble, very quiet and perfectly efficient
        I highly recommend it

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      • by LKZeR
        Posted on 27 Apr 2020
        Bought on 14 Apr 2020 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 9

        Nothing to say

        Nothing to say, the ventirad is not too noisy in High Speed. Installed on an i9 it does its job very well.

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      • by Jérémy P
        Posted on 6 Aug 2019
        Bought on 3 May 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8

        Décu

        I'm disappointed, can't do better for the price...For the radiator 4/10, and for the fan 3/10.
        The performance is mediocre even with a good thermal paste...

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      • by Guillaume
        Posted on 9 May 2019
        Bought on 7 Mar 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 9

        A top-notch ventirad

        I have nothing to say about this product, LDLC is always good about delivery times, the product itself is perfect. The product itself is perfect, cools my CPU perfectly, other ventirads don't exist anymore for me.

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      • by Benoit L
        Posted on 26 Mar 2019
        Bought on 31 Dec 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 9

        Perfect

        Nhu12s originally bought for an x4 860k, perfect at the time for cooling, even oc.

        Upgraded to a ryzen 1600, am4 kit offered by noctua and received within 3 days.
        Fan set to start at 40°.
        Under windows in office use: the fan does not turn.... yes it is fanless (35° max).
        In bench or games, it does not exceed 50° with 700 rpm, it remains inaudible.
        Room temperature at 20°.

        What more can you ask of it? (If the size is a bit big, prepare the large cases).

        Perfect Ventirad.

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      • by Alexandre C
        Posted on 1 Mar 2019
        Bought on 5 Feb 2019 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

        Top Ventirad

        First Noctua ordered and I'm not really disappointed. The bundle is quite well supplied, the ventirad seems to me of very good quality.
        Bought to replace a Corsair H110i GT whose pump failed, this NH-U12S, much cheaper, cools perfectly my I7 4790k@4.6GHz.
        I am very satisfied with my purchase. LDLC always on top, nothing to say.
        I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the service.


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      • by Romaric B
        Posted on 25 Jan 2019
        Bought on 13 Dec 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 9

        Silence on the move

        Nothing to complain about, it's my 2nd Noctua, the silence is always present. Less expensive and as efficient as watercooling.

        Small tools and quality thermal paste provided unlike other brands.

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      • by Alain
        Posted on 12 Sep 2018
        Bought on 12 Nov 2014 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 9

        Fresh wind at will!

        A monster of a fan (be careful with other components and the size of your tower to fit it in your PC.
        Very quiet (even in gamer mode) and does its job perfectly. No overheating noted...
        I'm very pleased with the quality of the product and the service. Great service from LDLC for the delay in delivery.

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      • by LudovicC
        Posted on 16 May 2018
        Bought on 11 May 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 9

        quality system


        mounted on Intel 7600K + asus prime Z270P.
        Quick and easy installation.
        Very quiet in be quiet 800 case.
        Noctua a reference for fans.
        The cooling is very very good.
        Thank you LDLC.TOP delivery

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      • by coup2poker
        Posted on 7 May 2018
        Bought on 1 May 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 24 Average rating: 9

        perfect

        I have received the product and I am very pleased with my configuration: Intel core i5 8600k 3.6GHz 16 gO RAM ddr4 Windows 10 64bits graphics card Msi 1050TI gtx. The fan does its job and the processor stays at 39°C in simple use without boosting the fan.
        I've been using it for a while now and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use it for a while.

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      • by martin Mayot
        Posted on 18 Apr 2018
        Bought on 21 Mar 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 21 Average rating: 10

        Fresh, windy and powerful

        Mounted on an I5 8600k and 16gb of ballistix sport on a gigabyte ultra gaming, the whole thing is suitably refined and I'm at 27 degrees at rest.it's a great quality ventirad.the thermal paste is supplied and the different socket mountings too !!! It's a very good quality ventirad, the thermal paste is supplied and the different socket mounts too!

        It's a great product and I'm very happy with it.

        I've been using it for a while now and it's a great product.

        COLIS:I5 8600K BALLISTIX SPORT 16go ddr4 2666 NOCTUA NHU12S ULTRAgaming z370 rev1

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      • by CrankyNx
        Posted on 26 Mar 2018
        Bought on 7 Mar 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8

        Cools well

        The radiator is perfect. No problems during installation. The fan is relatively quiet, even when playing.
        However, the fan is a bit "cheap".
        It deserves to be better made. I think it can be replaced by another one
        But apart from that, satisfied.

        Config:
        - MSI Z370-A PRO
        - Intel Core i5 8600k

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      • by Ajirl
        Posted on 26 Feb 2018
        Bought on 11 Feb 2018 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 9

        Indispensable

        I have always used the original intel ventirads until this purchase. What a surprise! Perfect cooling, impressive silence. I will never go back. The quality of the hardware is excellent.

        I was able to fit it perfectly into a mini ITX (zalman M1 case) on an I5 7600K.

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      • by David C
        Posted on 14 Feb 2018
        Bought on 6 Apr 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

        it's good Noctua

        Bought to replace a Noctua NH-L12 which was no longer doing the job with an AMD FX 8350 Black Edition processor which heats up quite a bit, TDP problem, I am very satisfied, does its job well with two 12 cm fans and especially very quiet even with the two 12 cm fans, perfect value for money at Noctua and LDLC

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      • by pseudo555
        Posted on 22 Dec 2017
        Bought on 24 Nov 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 9

        Very good product

        Excellent product, supplied with everything you need.

        The only downside is the size of the unit. It just fits in my super lanboy air. I'm glad I didn't take the ones above!

        But otherwise, it does its job well and very quietly.

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      • by Kevin C.
        Posted on 5 Oct 2017
        Bought on 26 Aug 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

        Perfect

        Excellent value for money, relatively easy to install and once in use, it is very quiet. Last but not least: it does its job and cools efficiently. I am very satisfied!

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 11 Aug 2017
        Bought on 8 Aug 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Top quality

        I ordered this Noctua to cool a 7700K.
        Does not interfere with RAM strips.
        Easy installation.
        Good performance.
        However, don't make the same mistake I did.
        I had an extra fan with clips and thought I would mount it in push-pull mode, paying attention to the airflow direction. It was a bad idea 5°C more with both fans in the same conditions; under load under OCCT.

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      • by Charles
        Posted on 29 Jul 2017
        Bought on 7 May 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 7

        The radiator itself is well

        The cooling capacity is more than correct.
        Except that the machining of the parts at Noctua is not top notch and it's a pain in the ass to assemble. I strongly advise anyone who orders a Noctua not to hesitate to go on their website and fill in the form to receive a free adaptation kit as soon as a part breaks.

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      • by Hervé H
        Posted on 26 Jul 2017
        Bought on 5 Jun 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Very good product

        The fan is quiet and the instructions are precise so it is easy to install.

        The price is reasonable for the quality of the product.

        I installed it on an Intel Core i7 + Zalman Z11 and a msi motherboard.

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      • by Sam404
        Posted on 22 Mar 2017
        Bought on 3 Feb 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 9

        1 month and clear

        I don't often comment on a purchase but I have to say that I and several people I know are very satisfied with the LDLC service.
        I dialled my pc and forgot to add the assembly, but no worries, a quick call and everything is fine. Assembled and shipped in a timely manner, received in 8 days after payment was received.
        A quality service like we would like to see more of. 100% satisfied.

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      • by Nicolas R
        Posted on 7 Mar 2017
        Bought on 27 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        noctua nh-u12s

        very good fan!!! the maximum temperature before installing this fan was 80 degrees once installed, the maximum temperature reached of my processor went down to 25-30 degrees provided with thermal paste.

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 4 Mar 2017
        Bought on 28 Feb 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Quiet and easy to install

        Here, my friends, is the processor fan silencer summon. The installation is quite simple, but feel free to watch a Youtube video if you have to (which I did), and it's done in a few minutes.

        Everything works, fast delivery, thanks!

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      • by seecker
        Posted on 10 Feb 2017
        Bought on 25 Oct 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 26 Average rating: 8

        Perfect! (from Noctua ^^)

        Mounted on my i7 4790k, I have temperatures of maximum 65°C (peak) and 55°C when I have the case open for better ventilation. I think I can overclock a bit, which I didn't think I could do with such a small aircooling!

        Very happy with my purchase, and of course, the silence is there!

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      • by Julien M
        Posted on 30 Jan 2017
        Bought on 2 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

        Very impressive

        Great product, well designed and impressive.
        It doesn't interfere with RAM, is very quiet and is quick and easy to fit.
        Plenty of accessories, thermal paste and tools included, which makes things much easier.

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      • by Anthony B
        Posted on 23 Jan 2017
        Bought on 14 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 9

        Great performance by NOCTUA.

        A ventirad as I like them, imposing to dissipate the heat well while remaining very quiet.

        Doesn't have any problem with ram strips.

        It's very quick to assemble, very well packaged, tools included.

        Fan on silent blocks.

        In short, classy and efficient

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      • by Ugur T
        Posted on 21 Jan 2017
        Bought on 15 Jan 2017 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 16 Average rating: 9

        Easy to install

        Installed on a fx8300, cools very well, very quiet, really 100% compatible with all kinds of RAM. As usual Noctua, very good brand. Very well packed and great installation guide, easy to install

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      • by Arnaud C
        Posted on 19 Jan 2017
        Bought on 16 Dec 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9

        Super quiet

        Efficient mounting hardware and a reliable, extremely quiet product!
        All hardware is provided to install this heatsink + fan on an Intel or AMD processor.
        I recommend it for a demanding configuration!

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      • by Bruno P
        Posted on 13 Jan 2017
        Bought on 25 Dec 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 8

        To be seen

        I received the package in perfect condition: I liked the fact that there was a lot of bubble wrap.

        I'm giving it four stars because I haven't fitted the fan yet.

        I am waiting to see how reliable it is over time.

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      • by MarcusFR
        Posted on 3 Jan 2017
        Bought on 15 Dec 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10

        Perfect

        Mounted on an i5 6600K OC at 4 Ghz a MSI Z170-A Pro and a 1070 with 3 Silent Wings from BeQuiet this ventirad is exceptional my tower is very well cooled (ventirad replacing a LEPA AquaChanger Watercooling. THANK YOU LDLC again

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      • by Damien T
        Posted on 24 Dec 2016
        Bought on 15 Dec 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 9

        Easy to assemble

        At first I seemed a little confused that I didn't see any thermal paste, but I hadn't opened my eyes...

        Everything inside is supplied properly, assembly is easy, the thermal paste seems to be of good quality. The ventilation does not make any noise!

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      • by NIcolas B
        Posted on 23 Dec 2016
        Bought on 20 Dec 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

        Great ventirad!

        My very first ventirad, I don't regret it!
        The installation is quite simple.
        I mounted it on a Z87-G45 gaming, it fits PERFECTLY, and does not encroach on the RAM slots.

        I recommend it to you!

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      • by Anonymous
        Posted on 6 Dec 2016
        Bought on 1 Nov 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Great

        Like the 100 comments above, I recommend it!!! Easy to mount on an ATX motherboard, no worries with the proximity of the RAM, and then what about the cooling... It gave a new lease of life to my CORE I7 2600K, which runs without flinching at 4.5 Ghz with a maximum temperature of 55°!!! It's enough to make me feel like a mid-range processor today!

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      • by BengBenz
        Posted on 5 Dec 2016
        Bought on 9 Feb 2015 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 9

        Silence and performance

        This cooler cools any processor beautifully. I do NOT hear it, even under full load.
        In the package there is EVERYTHING: Phillips spanner, plastic collars, high efficiency thermal paste, adhesive strips, extension cable, mounting accessories to attach a second fan to the heatsink... And to top it all off, it even comes with all the necessary accessories to mount it on AMD (AM2(+), AM3(+), FM1, FM2(+)) and Intel (LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156)) sockets. It will also be fully compatible on future sockets.

        Caution: consider the dimensions of this object with the available space in your tower around your CPU.
        Tip: organize the airflow inside your machine intelligently for a better efficiency of the cooling system.

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      • by Manu
        Posted on 3 Dec 2016
        Bought on 1 Dec 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 22 Average rating: 8

        Easy to assemble!

        The packaging is impeccable, the instructions are clear and make assembly very easy. The I7-6700K is quiet and efficient. The quality thermal paste is easy to spread for even more efficient application.

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      • by Philippe R
        Posted on 20 Nov 2016
        Bought on 13 Nov 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 9

        great and well thought out

        The finish is perfect and the mounting system is very well thought out.

        For my first PC assembly, it was the CPU/Ventirad assembly that scared me the most.

        It was a piece of cake thanks to their ingenious assembly system: You put the backplate, the spacers and a blade on each side, and screw them onto the motherboard. The only thing left to do is to fix the ventirad on these blades thanks to 2 pre-mounted screws on spring to exert the perfect pressure.

        Mounted on a 6700, I am at 20°C in idle and 35°C in play. All in absolute silence :-)

        PS: the colour was a bit of a turn-off at first, but seeing it in real life it's different, it looks good.

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      • by seecker
        Posted on 9 Nov 2016
        Bought on 25 Oct 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 26 Average rating: 8

        I am in LOVE with it

        On a more serious note, after using an AIO H60 on my i7 4790k (was running at 70°C with Aida64), I made the mistake of buying a bad loop with a 360mm heatsink.
        This fridge is just great! Easy to use, great components and well worth the price.

        For those who think the price is a bit high, it's not entirely wrong but you should know that Noctua has an NF-F12 fan built in (I would have put an NF-P12 for more pressure but it works) and a WHOLE tube of Noctua thermal paste too.
        So the total paid is 68,95€, but the fan costs 18€ (I think) by itself and the paste 8€ or 10€. So about 40€ for the tower alone!

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      • by Michel F
        Posted on 9 Nov 2016
        Bought on 11 Oct 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

        Opinions Noctua NH-U12S

        LDLC at its best. The people on the phone are experts. This is so rare that it is worth mentioning. Congratulations
        I'm very happy with the product. It just fits in the tower, it's perfect, I had measured before ordering, fortunately otherwise I could have taken bigger and been annoyed.

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      • by Stéphanie C
        Posted on 26 Oct 2016
        Bought on 17 Oct 2016 from LDLC
        Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 9

        Very well designed product

        I chose this cooling unit for its quality of cooling of the processor and its silent side. I was a little afraid for the size but it goes super well with a case fractal design défin r5, motherboard asus maximus VII hero, processor intel core i7 6700k, barrettes g skill rappjaws 5 serie rouge 2X16 go, ssd Samsung 1to and graphics card msi gtx 1060 6go.I've been to the store for a while now and I'm very pleased with the service and the quality of the products. I've been to the store for a while and I'm very pleased with the service.

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