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Features of NOCTUA NH-U12S Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (Black)
The included fans offer brilliant heatsink performance, static pressure, and quiet operations. NOCTUA NH-U12S CPU Air Cooler has a Low-Noise Adaptor (LNA) for quiet and efficient cooling which allows the maximum speed of the NH-U12S -PWM fan to be reduced from 1500 to 1200rpm. The Noctua NH-U12S Chromax Black CPU Air Cooler also includes fan clips and an extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads to improve acoustics in dual-fan mode. The Noctua NH-U12S Chromax Black CPU Air Cooler includes a SecuFirm2 mounting system that guarantees perfect contact pressure. It also has a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance. The Noctua NH-U12S Chromax Black CPU Air Cooler comes with a warranty of six years.
The NH-U12S Chromax Black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U12S premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven slim-tower heatsink design and NF-F12 PWM fan, it stays true to the NH-U12S’s successful formula of fusing excellent 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 fan 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 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U12S Chromax Black is a premium choice for customers who seek a highly compatible 120mm heatsink that looks just as great as it cools.
Award-winning NH-U12S cooler
Tens of thousands of enthusiast users all over the world swear by the NH-U12S’s quality and performance. Recommended by more than 200 international hardware websites and magazines, it is renowned as being one of the best 120mm coolers on the market.
Chromax Black design
The NH-U12S Chromax Black is black from head to toe: Featuring a black coated heatsink, black fans with black anti-vibration-pads, black fan clips and black mounting parts, it’s right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with other colour schemes.
Colour-customizable
Using the optional NA-HC1 and NA-HC2 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-U12S Chromax Black can be fully customized to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.
100% RAM compatibility
Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and guarantees 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans.*
Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibility
Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12S is short enough to fit most modern mid- or high-end tower cases. Measuring 125mm wide (including fan and fan clips), the cooler stays clear of the top PCIe slot on most standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups.
NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow™ fan
Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua’s premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow™ 120mm fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation.
PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor
The NF-F12 120mm fan supplied with the NH-U12S supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard. In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.
Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 (optional)
For users who want to achieve even better performance by adding a second, optional NF-F12 PWM Chromax Black swap fan to create a push/pull setup, the NH-U12S includes fan clips and an extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads that allow to off-set the rear fan by 5mm to improve acoustics in dual-fan mode.
SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system
Noctua’s SecuFirm2™ mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) and LGA20xx (LGA2066, LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3), as well as AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+) and FM1, the SecuFirm2™ mounting included with the NH-U12S is straightforward to install, provides perfect contact pressure and will stand the test of time even under heavy use.
Compatibility with past and future sockets
Thanks to Noctua’s SecuFirm™ ecosystem, the NH-U12S can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets, which makes the NH-U12S a safe long-term investment.
NT-H1 thermal compound
Noctua’s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds.
Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins
With many heatsinks, the fins are press-fitted to the heatpipes. Due to the different thermal expansion coefficients of copper and aluminum, this fit can loosen over years of thermal cycling, which may lead to reduced performance. By contrast, the NH-U12S’s fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee a superior thermal interface that doesn’t deteriorate even after many years of usage.
6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-F12 features an MTTF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-U12S package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Specifications of NOCTUA NH-U12S Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (Black)
| Socket compatibility | Intel LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 (Square ILM), LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+ (backplate required), AM4 (included since 2019, older coolers require NM-AM4-UxS) |
| Height (without fan) | 158 mm |
| Width (without fan) | 125 mm |
| Depth (without fan) | 45 mm |
| Weight(without fan) | 580g |
| Height (with fan) | 158 mm |
| Width (with fan) | 125 mm |
| Depth (with fan) | 71 mm |
| Weight (with fan) | 755 g |
| Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminum (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
| Fan compatibility | 120x120x25 |
| Scope of delivery |
NF-F12 PWM premium fan Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound SecuFirm2™ Mounting Kit Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 Noctua Metal Case-Badge |
| Fan Specifications |
Model Noctua - NF-F12 PWM Bearing - SSO2 Max. rotational speed (+/- 10%) - 1500 RPM Max. rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) - 1200 RPM Min. rotational speed (PWM, +/-20%) - 300 RPM Max. airflow - 93,4 m³/h Max. airflow with L.N.A. - 74,3 m³/h Max. acoustical noise - 22,4 dB(A) Max. acoustical noise with L.N.A. - 18,6 dB(A) Voltage range - 12 V MTTF - >150.000 h |
| Warranty | 6 Years |
| Note | *** Features, Price, Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the TDP of NOCTUA NH-U12S?
Noctua doesn't provide a specific TDP (Thermal Design Power) value for the NH-U12S cooler. Rather than being hung up on one number, though, they do provide a massive amount of useful information on their site. These include extensive lists of which CPUs are compatible with the NH-U12S and how far you can overclock them. Noctua feels that real-world tests are more relevant than a single number. The NH-U12S is designed to cool very different CPUs, including those which run very hot. It is a solid gaming and general-purpose cooler, providing solid cooling without taking up too much space or power.
2. Does the NOCTUA NH-U12S come with thermal paste?
Yes, the Noctua's NT-H1 thermal paste is included with the Noctua NH-U12S. This heat paste improves the flow of heat between the CPU and the cooler. NT-H1 is well-known for being simple to apply, long-lasting, and having immense cooling performance. It is also very much preferred by most users and spares you from the hassle of purchasing additional thermal paste. With this advanced paste, the cooler functions perfectly by maintaining low CPU temperature. It is among the finest thermal pastes out there, providing you with consistent cooling with no additional effort and expense.
3. Is NOCTUA NH-U12S PWM or DC?
The Noctua NH-U12S uses a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) fan, namely the NF-F12 PWM fan of Noctua. PWM fans adjust speed automatically based on the CPU temperature. When the CPU is running hard, the fan will ramp up speed to cool the CPU. The fan will reduce speed when the CPU is not so busy to remain quiet. This type of fan control is preferred by most people because it optimizes noise and cooling. PWM fans are also efficient because they draw the right amount of power at the right time.
4. Is NOCTUA NH-U12S quiet?
The Noctua NH-U12S is renowned for being silent even when your computer is operating under heavy load. Noctua has done everything in their power to make their fans and coolers as silent as possible with intelligent designs and high-quality components. The NF-F12 PWM fan that comes with it is silent, even when operating at high speeds. Although no fan is totally silent at full speed, NH-U12S is quieter than most coolers of the same level of power. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking for heavy cooling with minimal noise, particularly in a quiet environment.
5. What is the RPM of NOCTUA NH-U12S fan?
The Noctua NF-F12 PWM fan employed in NH-U12S varies in RPM based on CPU temperature. Minimum and maximum RPM can be found at Noctua's website. As it is a PWM fan, its speed will vary automatically. If your computer is idle, the fan will spin at a slow pace to maintain silence. If your CPU becomes warmer, the fan will spin faster to cool it more. This balance between silence and speed favors the cooler to provide excellent performance without making your system loud for normal usage and quick for intense usage.
6. How big is NOCTUA NH-U12S?
The Noctua NH-U12S is compatible with most computer cases, but it is important to verify its exact dimensions before purchase. Its dimensions in height, width, and depth are all available on Noctua's website. It is a small cooler relative to larger models, and it is an appropriate option for most PC builds. You'll need to ensure that there is sufficient room in your case and that the cooler doesn't get in the way of your RAM sticks. Due to its small size, it will fit into the majority of setups without compromising effective cooling performance.
7. What is the radiator size of the NOCTUA NH-U12S?
The Noctua NH-U12S is an air cooler, and as such, it doesn't have a radiator like liquid coolers do. It has a heatsink tower with numerous metal fins instead. The dimension of the heatsink tower is important in order for it to be installed within your computer case or not. You can see its precise measurement in Noctua's page. The heatsink’s job is to spread out the heat, while the fan blows cool air through it. Together, they remove heat from your CPU efficiently, keeping it cool even when you’re running heavy programs or games.
8. Is NOCTUA NH-U12S good enough?
The Noctua NH-U12S is a very good single tower air cooler. It provides strong cooling for most CPUs, including some that get quite hot or are slightly overclocked. It is generally one of the better single tower coolers simply because it provides adequate cooling in a smaller form factor. That said, if you are going to be extremely overclocking your CPU or if you have a CPU that is a huge producer of heat, you would be better off with a more robust cooler, a dual tower air cooler or liquid cooler maybe. It really comes down to what level of cooling your system will require.
9. How many watts can a NOCTUA NH-U12S handle?
Noctua does not provide a specific wattage rating for the NH-U12S as they do not provide a TDP value as well. They prefer to provide real-world testing and not give users misleading information. The NH-U12S will be able to dissipate a good level of heat, so it will have no issue with most high-end processors. In order to determine if it is compatible with your CPU, you have to visit Noctua's web page. They have a fairly exhaustive list of CPUs it's compatible with and what the cooler will do to each one in terms of performance. Their benchmarking is realistic and they cover a fair amount of varying setups.
10. Is the NOCTUA NH-U12S single tower or dual tower?
The Noctua NH-U12S is a single tower air cooler. It is one tower that contains the cooling fins, aka heatsink tower. Single tower coolers are simpler to install and occupy less space than dual tower coolers, which contain two heatsink towers. The NH-U12S also offers improved RAM compatibility because it doesn't obstruct the RAM slots like some larger coolers do. Single tower coolers are highly favored by most people because they are simple, perform well, and can fit into more computer cases without affecting other components.
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