Product Dimensions | 6.22"L x 2.8"W x 4.92"H |
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Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 22.4 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM |
Series | NH-U12S |
Item model number | NH-U12S |
Item Weight | 1.28 pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.22 x 1.77 x 4.92 inches |
Color | Brown |
Computer Memory Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
Department | cooling cpu |
Manufacturer | Noctua |
ASIN | B00C9EYVGY |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 8, 2013 |
Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
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Product Dimensions | 6.22"L x 2.8"W x 4.92"H |
Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 22.4 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM |
About this item
- Classic 120mm slim-tower design combines outstanding cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility
- Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
- Highly optimised NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 14900K, 14700K, 14600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D, 7700)
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Noctua Cooling Solutions
Noctua's premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and quality.
Product Description
The NH-U12S is the latest 12cm model of Noctua’s classic U-series single tower CPU coolers, which have received more than 400 awards and recommendations from the international press. The S-version’s 45mm slim shape ensures 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules and at the same time, its fine-tuned design and the class-leading NF-F12 FocusedFlow fan with PWM support for fully automatic speed control allow it to further improve its predecessor’s renowned quiet cooling performance. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12S is a complete premium quality solution that combines outstanding performance, quiet operation and excellent compatibility.
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Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibilityStanding 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 standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups. |
100% RAM compatibilityThanks 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 ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans. |
NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fanRecommended 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. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundHaving received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctua's NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 158 mm
- Width (without fan): 125 mm
- Depth (without fan): 45 mm
- Height (with fan): 158 mm
- Width (with fan): 125 mm
- Depth (with fan): 71 mm
- Weight (without fan): 580 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 755 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- NF-F12 PWM premium fan
- NA-RC6 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 compatibility
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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 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.
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LGA1851, LGA1700 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LGA20xx Square ILM | with NM-i20xx | X | X | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx |
LGA20xx Narrow ILM | X | X | X | X | X | X |
LGA4189 | X | with NM-i4189 | with NM-i4189 | X | X | X |
LGA4677 | X | with NM-i4677 | ✓ | X | X | X |
AM5 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
AM4 | ✓ | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
TR4, SP3, sTRX4, sWRX8 | X | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
sTR5, SP6 | X | with NM-TR5-SP6 | with NM-TR5-SP6 | X | X | X |
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Noise level | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Mounting system | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | — | 4.9 | 4.5 |
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Sold By | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions | MITXPC | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions |
cooling method | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air |
power connector type | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
max rotational speed | 1500 rpm | 1700 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2500 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm |
noise level | 22.4 decibels | 25.1 decibels | 22.6 decibels | 25.8 decibels | 22.6 decibels | 22.8 decibels |
material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins) | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Aluminum | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
voltage | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts of direct current | 12 volts | 12 volts |
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Best Sellers Rank | #158 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans |
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic component fan. They mention it's the best on the market, it performs exceptionally, and is well worth the investment. The temperature is really good, and the fan keeps everything else cool. The performance is amazing, and it'll keep your computer from overheating.
"...Excellent design and very well made, with thoughtful instructions and packaging. I have not seen this in ANY other maker...." Read more
"...It's built solid and of high quality. The packaging is designed well. It performs exceptionally and is effectively silent in my case...." Read more
"This is a great cooler, but make sure you have room for it...." Read more
"...Major temperature drop, no more thermal throttling or overworked fan sound. Runs silent even when under load.Should have bought long time ago...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the electronic component fan. For example, they say it's super quiet, works very quietly, and only makes sound when they have a load on their processor. It moves air very quietly and efficiently through their whole unit, keeping everything else cool.
"...cooling performance but for a top of the line air cooler that is very quiet this is the part you want...." Read more
"...The packaging is designed well. It performs exceptionally and is effectively silent in my case. That's a perfect score in my book...." Read more
"...The fan moves air well and is really quiet...." Read more
"...Runs silent even when under load.Should have bought long time ago. Bit pricey but quality worth every penny...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the electronic component fan to be easy. They mention that the product comes with premium thermal paste, and the installation is simple and fairly quick. The heatsink mount isn't that difficult to install, and it seems solid. The metal fins are a bit fragile. The printed install instructions are crystal clear, and mounting took approximately 30 minutes.
"...I bought this unit because of the reviews here.The directions are excellent, you can actually read them and the photos are clear and..." Read more
"...The NH-U12S mounting mechanism is a work of art. It was easy and fool proof to install...." Read more
"...Installation is pretty straightforward, and I had to press a little hard to get the mounting components to screw together...." Read more
"...Now with Noctua, mounting was a breeze, cooler sits firmly in the place, comes perfectly packaged with..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electronic component fan. They mention that it performs incredibly well, is quiet, and effective. Some say that it works great with the i7-9700k and has not failed. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The Antec 620 was nice, especially visually with those long flexible tubes, however it also had a buzzing noise from the pump...." Read more
"...are no red or blue led lights but this thing installs, fits and works so well I don't care what it looks like...." Read more
"...I had no problems with any clearances on my Z87 Extreme6. The NH-U12S mounting mechanism is a work of art. It was easy and fool proof to install...." Read more
"I have had in my pc for about 4 to 5 years now. Works great...." Read more
Customers like the value of the electronic component fan. They say it's well worth the price, has the best performance for the price and is one of the best available on the market. Customers also mention that the fan is very efficient and has a great advantage.
"...It is a little on the expensive side but worth every penny. This was my first experience with Noctua and won't be my last." Read more
"...4.4 is really all I need though, if that.Worth every penny in my book." Read more
"...Excellent performance and a good value." Read more
"...Price is worth it, quality is worth it. And the work to put it in is easy." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the electronic component fan. They say the hardware is sturdy, thoughtfully designed, and well-documented. They appreciate the artful engineering on the fan blades that dampen resonance and break down turbulence. The color scheme ends up looking pretty nice, and the heatsink looks sexy in person. The high quality construction is extremely well thought-out, and it has a nice snazzy metal case badge.
"...I am very happy with the NH-U12S. It looks great. It's built solid and of high quality. The packaging is designed well...." Read more
"...Thus the 6-year warranty and the quiet. Very artful engineering on the fan blades to dampen resonance and break down the turbulance that causes..." Read more
"...product itself and its included mounting hardware are sturdy, thoughtfully designed, and well-documented...." Read more
"...(Now a Fractal Design R4 W/ Window), and I thought the tubes looked ugly. So I sold it and bought a H80i...." Read more
Customers like the parts of the electronic component fan. They mention that it comes with extra parts for a push-pull configuration, and the separate fan itself comes with many extras, including a low-noise adaptor. The fan mounting is simple, and 1 extra set is included so you can add a second fan. The cooler comes with some spare parts and even a spare screwdriver. It also includes extra fan clips and noise reduction pads. Customers also mention that the silver heat paste it comes is perfect, and it comes complete with a mounting kit for Intel and AMD CPUs.
"...It includes splitter cables and extensions when you get the spare fan as well as a special cable to lower peak rpm for noise if you should need it..." Read more
"...good comprehensive manual, even screwdriver is included for your convenience, every small part snaps into place with perfect precision...." Read more
"...Comes with a handy wiring extender, should you need it, enclosed in a sleeve...." Read more
"...that they built a cooler that works well and is very quiet but the extra cables, adapters and mounting options marry quality and function with..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the electronic component fan. Some mention that it fits tightly, while others say that it's very large and barely fits in their case. The size is not excessive, and it does not interfere with their motherboard or CPU. However, some customers also mention that the cooler is taller than expected and hits the side panel fan.
"...It is thinner than the cooler master and fit perfectly not interfering with anything. The fans are very nice and have 4 PINS!!!..." Read more
"...Downside: this thing is MASSIVE...." Read more
"...Now with Noctua, mounting was a breeze, cooler sits firmly in the place, comes perfectly packaged with..." Read more
"...Firmly mounts to the brackets and brackets mount to the AMD / ASUS factory backplate already on the motherboard...." Read more
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At first I got a great deal on an H100 from corsair, but it didn't fit well in my case (corsair 300R at the time)(Now a Fractal Design R4 W/ Window), and I thought the tubes looked ugly. So I sold it and bought a H80i. I also had an Antec 620 laying around as well. (Note. All my coolers prior the NH-U12s used Artic Silver 5 as the Thermal compound)
H80i cooled decently, the tubes were really thick and hard to adjust it look nice; plus it was very, very loud (Even with one Noctua 120mm fan and link software on quiet mode) and corsair link software was a big headache, worked once in a while. The pump noise on the H80i was really loud as well. Eventually had to RMA it, and sold the new replacement to buy the Noctua NH-U12s. Corsair does have great support though, so I can't say stay away from them. I love their support team.
The Antec 620 was nice, especially visually with those long flexible tubes, however it also had a buzzing noise from the pump. Also, the NF-F12 fan I already owned didn't work off the pump header (3-pin) because the NF-F12 has a 4 pin PWM. So I used a system fan header on my motherboard which ran it at a higher (louder) rpm then I'd like. It got so loud I eventually used the Low Noise Adapter. The stock fan for the 620 was relatively loud as well. I just wanted something really quiet and nice to look at. So doing my research, and having a bad experience with water cooling pumps, I decided to look into Air cooling. Loud on the Antec 620 (3770K @ 4.0Ghz, were from 70-80 degrees (in a push pull configuration with a NF-F12 and stock Antec fan)
I was debating between this one, the NH-U14s, and the NH-D14. I was leaning towards the D14, because it includes two noctua fans, was only $15-$20 more and it cooled better. However, it only offers marginally better cooling compared to the newer u12s and u14s. And in-case you guys haven't figured out yet, I'm huge onto physically looks on my computer components, because I have a window I like to see my components. If I bought the D14, I wouldn't be able to see basically the whole top of my build.
The reason I didn't get the NH-U14s, was because the NH-U12s included another NF-F12 fan, (and I had one in my build already, so it would work well in push pull). Plus the NH-U12s was cheaper lol.
I also did some research on this vs a Coolermaster 212 Evo, but the noctua offers a 6 year warranty (which I heard great things about), Noctua includes an amazing pacakge with all the accessories including the thermal compound, along with amazingly quiet fans already included, so that's what sold me. (plus the cooler looks better with nickel plating compared to the bare copper on the CM coolers.)
Installation was a breeze, instructions are very straight-forward. Only thing I had problem with was mounting the cooler on the steel frame, I had to use an electric screw driver for the spring-loaded screws to tighten the cooler without the screws coming off. Which wasn't too bad, maybe 5-10 minutes.
System: Gigabyte Z77-UD5H, Intel Core i7 3770K
(Note. All temps are with 2 NF-F12 fans in push pull)
Idle temps ranged in the 30-36 for both 4.0ghz and 4.3ghz
3770K Load @ 4.0Ghz: temps ranged from 58-65 c on Prime95.
3770K Load @ 4.3Ghz: temps ranged from 64-69 c on Prime95.
Playing games such as Metro last light with a MSI GTX 660, temps on the cpu @4.3Ghz were from 50-57 c which is pretty good.
Obviously, I can go a bit higher of a OC, but I don't do anything that requires the extra horsepower. On a Gigabyte Z77-UD5H Mobo, the NF-F12 fans (both connected to CPU fan header) never ramp up to the max RPM's, even at full loud. So the temps I recorded, the fans were still super silent. In fact, I don't think the RPM's on both fans changed at all.
So overall, I would definitely recommend this cooler. Out of all the CPU coolers I have tried, included closed loop water cooling systems, the NH-U12s is the most quiet and performs exceptionally well.
I bought this unit because of the reviews here.
The directions are excellent, you can actually read them and the photos are clear and unambiguous, unlike other makers where you look at them with a magnifying glass and say huh? These were printed on quality magazine paper with color images. Not that cheap transparent foreign paper that has print on both sides in 20 languages. This was an EASY install.
It is thinner than the cooler master and fit perfectly not interfering with anything. The fans are very nice and have 4 PINS!!! for PWM control (I bought the second fan) and they plug into the motherboard so you can smartly control them via software. The clips look cheap but hold the fan very firmly in place and are easy to take off and install. The hardware is not just thrown in a bag, it is boxed and separated by cpu maker...installing it on an intel?...you can just toss the amd box or visa versa and you have just what you need along with the proper instructions. It includes splitter cables and extensions when you get the spare fan as well as a special cable to lower peak rpm for noise if you should need it but these are well engineered fans and I doubt you need this.
Performance... it is as good if not better than the much bigger cooler master. With both fans it has no problem keeping my machine where it needs to be. Don't expect liquid cooling performance but for a top of the line air cooler that is very quiet this is the part you want.
Excellent design and very well made, with thoughtful instructions and packaging. I have not seen this in ANY other maker.
The only negative I have with the is that the poopie color choice. It is not the prettiest thing in my case and there are no red or blue led lights but this thing installs, fits and works so well I don't care what it looks like. My next build will be all noctua, maybe the brown will grow on me.
You will not regret this purchase.
The Noctua NH-U12S is a thin profile tower style cooler. I had no problems with any clearances on my Z87 Extreme6. The NH-U12S mounting mechanism is a work of art. It was easy and fool proof to install. My Fractal Define R4 case provided access to the back side of the mainboard so I did not have to remove it from the case to install the NH-U12S. I just inserted the SecuFirm2 mounting bracket thru the backside of the mainboard board and locked it down with the included brackets and screws then screwed the tower to it. The entire installation took all of about 10 minutes. I could easily do it again in 5 minutes.
I only used the one included Noctura fan and did not need the low noise adapter. I set my mainboard PWM control to "performance" and I can not heat any noise coming from the NH-U12S fan. It's effectively silent for me in my case
My i5-4670 CPU temperatures with the stock intel cooler used to exceed 70C while gaming. With the NH-U12S, they now typically do not exceed 55-60 in my room. With Intel CPUBurn, the CPU was hitting 90C with the stock cooler but with the Noctura it doesn't exceed 72C
I am very happy with the NH-U12S. It looks great. It's built solid and of high quality. The packaging is designed well. It performs exceptionally and is effectively silent in my case. That's a perfect score in my book. It is a little on the expensive side but worth every penny. This was my first experience with Noctua and won't be my last.
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 21, 2021
Der Kühler ist sehr gut verarbeitet und hat eine hohe Qualität. Er hat einen leistungsstarken und geräuscharmen Lüfter, der sich automatisch an die Temperatur anpasst. Er hat auch eine gute Kompatibilität mit verschiedenen Sockeln und Gehäusen. Er ist nicht zu groß oder zu schwer, er passt perfekt in meinen PC.
Der Kühler ist auch sehr einfach zu installieren und zu warten. Er hat eine klare Anleitung und ein gutes Zubehör. Er hat auch eine lange Garantie und einen guten Kundenservice.
Ich kann diesen Kühler jedem empfehlen, der einen leisen und effizienten Kühler für seinen PC sucht. Er ist jeden Cent wert. Ich gebe ihm fünf Sterne, weil er keine Probleme macht.
La qualité Noctua.