NOCTUA NH-U12A Chromax Black 120mm Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (Black)

Features of NOCTUA NH-U12A Chromax Black 120mm Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (Black)

The NH-U12A chromax. black is an all-black version of Noctua award-winning NH-U12A premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven asymmetrical single-tower heatsink design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-U12A’s successful formula of fusing best-in-class cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and outstanding RAM, case and PCIe compatibility. At the same time, the chromax.black version with its black fans and black coated heatsink combines these assets with a sleek stealth look. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U12A chromax.black is a deluxe choice for customers who seek a highly compatible 120mm heatsink that can rival the performance of 140mm units and looks just as great as it cools.

Cooler Specification

Socket compatibility Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011, LGA2066 & AMD AM4, AM5

Height (without fan) 158 mm
Width (without fan) 125 mm
Depth (without fan) 58 mm
Weight (without fan) 760 g
Height (with fan) 158 mm
Width (with fan) 125 mm
Depth (with fan) 112 mm
Weight (with fan) 1220 g
Material Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
NSPR 169
Max. TDP see NSPR
Fan compatibility 120x120x25
Scope of delivery
Black NH-U12A heatsink
2x NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black premium fan
2x NA-RC14 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
NA-YC1 4-pin PWM y-cable
NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
Black SecuFirm2™ mounting kit
Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Warranty 6 Years

FAN Specification

Model Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black
Bearing SSO2
Max. rotational speed (+/- 10%) 2000 RPM
Max. rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1700 RPM
Min. rotational speed @ 20% PWM (+/-20%) 450 RPM
Max. airflow 102,1 m³/h
Max. airflow with L.N.A. 84,5 m³/h
Max. acoustical noise 22,6 dB(A)
Max. acoustical noise with L.N.A. 18,8 dB(A)
Voltage range 12 V
MTTF > 150.000 h

Specifications of NOCTUA NH-U12A Chromax Black 120mm Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (Black)