Product Dimensions | 5.04"L x 5.75"W x 2.76"H |
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Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Ordenador de escritorio |
Noise Level | 23.9 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1850 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 94.2 CMPH |
Series | NH-L12S |
Item model number | NH-L12S |
Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.04 x 5.75 x 2.76 inches |
Color | brown |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Manufacturer | Redes de Soluciones Avanzadas New Business SL |
ASIN | B075SF5QQ8 |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 20, 2017 |
Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown)
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Product Dimensions | 5.04"L x 5.75"W x 2.76"H |
Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Ordenador de escritorio |
Noise Level | 23.9 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1850 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 94.2 CMPH |
About this item
- Compact, premium-quality low-profile CPU cooler (70mm total height)
- Further improved successor to the award-winning NH-L12, ideal for ITX and HTPC systems
- Highly optimised NF-A12x15 120mm 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 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)
- Deluxe choice for CPUs with moderate heat load (see CPU compatibility list on Noctua.at website), e.g. Intel 14900K, 14700K, 14600K or AMD Ryzen 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D, 7700, etc.
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Noctua's premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and quality.
Product Description
Successor to the popular NH-L12, the NH-L12S is a compact low-profile CPU cooler that combines excellent compatibility, surprising efficiency and remarkable flexibility. Thanks to its NF-A12x15 PWM, slim 120mm fan, the NH-L12S provides even better quiet cooling performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan. At the same time, the NH-L12S is highly versatile: with the fan installed on top of the fins, the cooler is compatible with RAM modules of up to 48mm in height. With the fan installed underneath the fins, the total height of the cooler is only 70mm, making it suitable for use in many HTPC and Small Form Factor cases. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-L12S is a premium-quality low-profile solution for the highest demands.
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Low-profile modeRun with the NF-A12x15 fan installed underneath the fin stack, the NH-L12S stands only 70mm tall. The fan can be installed blowing upwards or blowing downwards in order to match the airflow direction inside the case. |
High-clearance modeRun with the NF-A12x15 fan installed on top, the NH-L12S provides extended clearance underneath the fin stack. This way, it is fully compatible with chipset coolers and RAM modules with heat-spreaders of up to 48mm in height (vs. 35mm in low-profile mode). |
NF-A12x15 slim 120mm premium fanFeaturing sophisticated aerodynamic optimisations such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A12x15 is a premium-grade slim 120mm fan. Its outstanding efficiency allows the NH-L12S to provide even better performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundNoctua’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. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 70 mm
- Width (without fan): 128 mm
- Depth (without fan): 146 mm
- Height (with fan): 70 / 88 mm
- Width (with fan): 128 mm
- Depth (with fan): 146 mm
- Weight (without fan): 390 g
- Weight (with fan): 520 g
Material
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- NF-A12x15 PWM premium fan
- NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Noctua metal case-badge
Fan compatibility
120x120x15, 120x120x25
Please Note:
The NH-L12S is a highly compact, quiet low-profile cooler designed for use in small form factor cases and HTPC environments. While it provides first-rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and or CPUs that create high heat loads.
NH-L12S | NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition | |
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Customer Reviews |
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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LGA1851, LGA1700 | ✓ | ✓ |
LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | ✓ |
LGA20xx Square ILM | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx |
LGA20xx Narrow ILM | X | X |
LGA4189 | X | X |
LGA4677 | X | X |
AM5 | ✓ | ✓ |
AM4 | ✓ | ✓ |
TR4, SP3, sTRX4, sWRX8 | X | X |
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Mounting system | 4.8 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
Noise level | 4.6 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Easy to install | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
Sold By | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Thermalright Direct 2 | Noctua Cooling Solutions | DeepCool | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions |
cooling method | Air | Air | Air | Air | — | Air |
power connector type | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin |
compatible devices | Ordenador de escritorio | Desktop | Desktop, PC | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
air flow capacity | 94.2 cubic meters per hour | 42.58 cubic feet per minute | — | 61.56 cubic feet per minute | — | 57.5 cubic feet per minute |
max rotational speed | 1850 rpm | 2700 rpm | 2500 rpm | 1850 rpm | 2500 rpm | 2500 rpm |
noise level | 23.9 decibels | 22.4 decibels | 23.6 decibels | 24.4 decibels | — | 23.6 decibels |
material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Silicone, Metal | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Aluminum, Copper, Polybutylene Terephthalate | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
wattage | — | 135 watts | 0 watts | 3.24 watts | — | 0 watts |
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Best Sellers Rank | #44 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans |
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Customers like the cooling performance, noise level, size and performance of the electronic component fan. They mention that it cools an AMD 1600 AF very well, practically quieter and that it fits perfectly with plenty of space. They also appreciate the performance, ease of installation and that the documentation is clear and easy to read. Customers are also satisfied with appearance, value, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the cooling performance of the Noctua NH-L12S. They mention that it cools an AMD 1600 AF very well at 30C idle and 60C load at stock settings, with no change in temperature. The fan is amazing and quiet, even under load, making it a good choice for a cpu cooling unit. The quality of the cooler and the thermal paste included in the box is very high, making the Noktuan NH -L12.S a hard to beat low profile premium cooler.
"...with all BIOS fan settings set to "Standard" this cooler cools my 9700K almost silently...." Read more
"...After installing the NH-L12s, my idle temps dropped significantly, with my current low at 32C and current max at 64C (OCCT tests for 1 hour)...." Read more
"...I added a second fan so I have a push and pull fan and now my pc stays nice and cool. Love Noctua!" Read more
"Amazing product! I've been using a basic HP gaming computer and the biggest issue was the overheating...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the electronic component fan. They mention that it cools better and is so quiet that it is practically quieter than other models without the low noise filter installed.
"...(2500rpms vs 1800rpms i think) while pushing more air, the noise has reduced considerably...." Read more
"...This thing is SOO quiet! I added a second fan so I have a push and pull fan and now my pc stays nice and cool. Love Noctua!" Read more
"...Lastly, the fan is also great for low noise builds and hums nicely with "standard" bios motherboard fan speed setting...." Read more
"...The fan is amazing and quiet, even under load. You have to stick with low-clearance RAM, but this didn't bother me...." Read more
Customers generally like the size of the fan. They say it fits perfectly with plenty of space, and no clearance issues. They also say it snugly keeps everything in its proper place, and fits on a microATX motherboard with 16GB RAM. Some say that it's a great cpu cooler for its size, and that it covers a large area of the motherboard.
"...is beautifully folded cardboard that snugly keeps everything in its proper place...." Read more
"...settings (minus the curve UV), there's definitely a solid amount of headroom for OC - AMD puts the thermal limit at 30C above my peak right now so I..." Read more
"...The Noctua fit in perfectly! The back plate of the HP motherboard was tough to get off, but I used a heat gun lightly and finally got it to pop off...." Read more
"...small case when used with a SFX power supply because it fits perfectly with plenty of space and no clearance issues, at least not on the board I'm..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the electronic component fan to be simple and easy. They mention that the thermal paste and a comprehensive set of instructions make installation straightforward. The fan is easy to dismount and remount, and the documentation is clear and easy to read.
"...Compared to other air coolers I've used, the mounting for this is a breeze - the LGA115X backplate has the feed-through standoffs press-fit so you..." Read more
"...Other than that, install did not take long at all. Definitely recommend." Read more
"...Installation was clear and Noctua supplies more than enough parts, but there was one hitch that wasn't obvious going in: for some reason, Noctua..." Read more
"...It was easy to install and can be placed in any orientation without issue...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electronic component fan. They mention that it works very effectively with their Ryzen 5800x in their small Cooler Master, and the provided Intel backing worked perfectly for them after they used a hair dryer to remove their HP plate. They also appreciate the functional and environmentally friendly design, and that they have no complaints at all.
"...the time to come up with this lovely origami-esque solution that is functional and environmentally friendly. Nice job guys!..." Read more
"...This cooler is extremely effective in this layout...." Read more
"...-Mounts solid-Nice low temps, does a great job for what it is..." Read more
"...The supplied intel backing worked perfectly for me after I used a hair dryer to remove my HP plate...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the fan. They mention that it has a nice design, is well-built, and not cheap. The quality looks good, and it gives a retro vibe. Overall, customers are happy with the product's appearance and will buy it again and again.
"...I like this product very much. It is very exquisite." Read more
"...The part looks okay but look how close it was to being damaged...." Read more
"...gotta wait to see what the thermal paste does but it fits and looks good Much bigger than i thought was going to be but hey its doing its job" Read more
"...Not only did fit snuggly and looks great, but the CPU temp went down tremendously (6 to 7 degrees celsius)...." Read more
Customers like the value of the electronic component fan. They mention that it is worth the price.
"...So despite the high cost difference, I feel it was worth the price!" Read more
"...Good CPU cooler, probably worth the money, much better than anything stock... has a couple drawbacks as I noted." Read more
"It's a great cooler for the money. The noctua website shows it supports 2011-3 install.. however they do not give the hardware to do it in this box...." Read more
"...They always seem to have superior materials and quality for the price. However I can't recommend this cooler unless you have VERY specific needs...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic component fan. They mention that the build quality, presentation, and everything else just screams premium. The quality of both the cooler and thermal paste included in the box is very high, and the product is reliable and a reliable brand. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and reliability of the product.
"...All of the hardware is great quality - mostly metal aside from a couple plastic spacers...." Read more
"...They always seem to have superior materials and quality for the price. However I can't recommend this cooler unless you have VERY specific needs...." Read more
"This is a solid cooler, but then again it is Noctua, so this is to be expected...." Read more
"...-IMHO silent in full operation-Nice design, built-well, not cheap-No plastic mounting pins like other brands!..." Read more
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First of all, the packaging design for this cooler deserves an award. I've bought Noctua fans before, but this was my first CPU cooler from them - all the packaging (aside from a couple plastic bags for mounting hardware) is beautifully folded cardboard that snugly keeps everything in its proper place. It would have been easy for Noctua to just make a few styrofoam molds to hold this thing, but they took the time to come up with this lovely origami-esque solution that is functional and environmentally friendly. Nice job guys!
All of the hardware is great quality - mostly metal aside from a couple plastic spacers. The fan comes pre-installed in the most compact configuration (you can put it on top for better performance, but it might not fit in many ITX builds) and there are several instruction booklets (again, nice quality, for the different chipsets. Compared to other air coolers I've used, the mounting for this is a breeze - the LGA115X backplate has the feed-through standoffs press-fit so you just sort of pop it through the back and the rest of the installation is quite straightforward. If you're using this for AMD or a less common Intel chipset, the installation is a little more involved but probably not too bad. Additionally, there is a little metal Noctua decal "sticker" included which is the nicest logo swag I've ever gotten with a PC component (and I have built some very high end PCs!).
The build is in a Silverstone SG13 case with a Silverstone SFX PSU. The CPU is an Intel 9700K running at stock settings with 2 sticks of 16GB Crucial 2666 spreaderless RAM. There is about 3/16" clearance between the top of this cooler and the PSU (PSU is flipped such that the intake fan is directly over the CPU heatsink) and about 1/8" between the CPU fan and the RAM. I put an additional Noctua 120mm fan on the front of the case for additional airflow.
As far as cooling performance goes, I was very pleasantly surprised. Keep in mind, this is not a gaming build. This is a Solidworks PC that I use for moderate CAD work (about 1500 parts in my most complex assembly). Probably most importantly, when under typical loads, there is not a big, power-hungry GPU dumping a bunch of heat into my little ITX box - there is a tiny little P400 workstation card which is mostly there to provide multi-monitor support. That said, at an ambient temperature of nearly 90F (in my top floor California apartment with no AC) I was able to run the Solidworks benchmark as well as mess around with my largest assembly without every seeing a core temperature go above 70C. All the while, core clocks never dropped below 4700MHz. When I threw Prime95 at it, The core clocks evened out to around 4400MHz (130W power draw according to Core Temp) and temperatures hovered in the low 70's with the max I ever saw at 76C. Again, this is in a stuffy 90F ambient apartment.
I can't provide measurements for noise levels, but I will say that, under moderate loading with all BIOS fan settings set to "Standard" this cooler cools my 9700K almost silently. Yes, when Prime95 is running and all 8 cores are under 100% load, it gets a bit louder, but not nearly as loud as some blower GPUs I've heard in gaming builds. In an office setting where the ambient temperature will be almost 10C below what I was testing at, I would never worry about my CPU overheating or the fans blowing so loudly that they bother my neighbors.
This product receives my wholehearted recommendation - great job Noctua!
After installing the NH-L12s, my idle temps dropped significantly, with my current low at 32C and current max at 64C (OCCT tests for 1 hour). This is with PPT, TDC and EDC back to their default settings and the boost bumped to 150mhz (HW monitor registered 77.8W from the CPU as a max, so I know Ryzen is back to doing it's thing where it's pulling more power than advertised. As I'm writing this, my CPU is registering 39C, so this has greatly reduced my temps. Gaming puts it up to 55C, so there's been an incredible drop overall and has allowed me to at least not limit power to the chip via PPT, etc, in order to drop temps. I have cores hitting 4982mhz with the slowest core peaking at 4749mhz,
I know people say do not overclock with this, and while I agree you shouldn't use this heatsink to go for records, for the R7 5700x as a 65W chip, this can do wonders and I'm absolutely positive you could put on a nice overclock with a sensible undervolt and have great temps. this series for whatever reason likes to actually hit the thermal limits, so given that i'm not really going higher than 65C at default settings (minus the curve UV), there's definitely a solid amount of headroom for OC - AMD puts the thermal limit at 30C above my peak right now so I have ample headroom. Additionally, given that the 120mm fan can spin slower than the 95mm fan (2500rpms vs 1800rpms i think) while pushing more air, the noise has reduced considerably.
bottom line, if you're air cooling a mini itx setup, specifically the SSUPD meshalicious and you can fit this with the fan in the low profile position, i'd 100% go for it.
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A pesar de que en las especificaciones del gabinete se indica que acepta disipadores de hasta 77mm de alto, y de que en las especificaciones del NH-L12S se indica que mide de alto 70mm (en la configuración con el ventilador en la parte de arriba), no cupo en el gabinete. Al instalarlo el panel lateral del gabinete no cierra. El disipador sobresale no permitiendo cerrar el panel.
Aquí debe haber un error en las características ya sea del gabinete o del disipador.
Fuera de ese detalle, le otorgó 5 estrellas ya que el desempeño del disipador es fantástico. Noctua es lo mejor qué hay en disipadores de aire.