Noctua NH-L12S Low Profile CPU cooler - 120mm [NH-L12S]

Noctua is one of the well-known sizes in the silent and high-end cooling sector, with the Austrian manufacturer's CPU coolers in particular enjoying an excellent reputation. These combine excellent processing quality with high cooling performance and minimal noise development. The self-developed fans from Noctua are also largely responsible for this, which are also available separately to serve as case, CPU or radiator fans.

Due to its compact dimensions, the Noctua NH-L12S is predestined for installation in smaller housings in the so-called small form factor and HTPC environments. It is one of the L-type coolers, so the four heatpipes transition in an L-shape from the cooling surface to the fins of the cooling block. On the one hand, this looks very futuristic, on the other hand, it offers the possibility of an enormously flat overall height.

Optimized for compact systems
The NH-L12S is characterized above all by its flexible installation: The fan can be mounted above the cooling fins. Then the cooler supports RAM modules with a height of up to 45mm. However, if the fan is mounted below the cooling fins, the total height is only 70mm. No matter how tiny the case, the NH-L12S fits almost anywhere and provides sufficient cooling at low volume.

The NH-L12S is delivered with the NF-A12x15 PWM fan. The powerful 120 mm fan with a maximum of 1,850 rpm and a noise level of 23.9 dB(A) is particularly quiet and still delivers above-average cooling performance with a flow rate of 94.2 m³/h. Excellent cooling values coupled with the small size contribute to an amazing product.

Flexible speeds
The built-in fan supports the automatic regulation of the rotation speed through pulse width modulation (PWM). Using a supplied low-noise adapter, it is possible to limit the maximum speed of the fan to 1,400 rpm and make the fan even quieter.

Another highlight is the patented SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system. It allows the cooler to be installed on mainboards with Intel and AMD sockets and, in addition to the common platforms, also supports most sockets from both manufacturers. A backplate cannot be mounted on some Intel-based Mini-ITX mainboards. The NH-L12S is therefore delivered with an additional set of Intel mounting bolts so that the cooler can still be installed.

Danger: The NH-L12S is a low-profile, silent cooler designed for use in compact cases and HTPC environments. The cooler has excellent cooling performance in its class, but is not suitable for overclocking and should be used with caution on processors with more than 95W TDP (Thermal Design Power).

Note: A separately available mounting kit for Socket 1700 is available for this Noctua CPU cooler.

Technical specifications:
Dimensions: 128 x 70 x 146 mm (W x H x D, including fan)
Material: Copper (base plate nickel-plated, heatpipes), aluminum (lamellas)
Heatpipes: 4
Weight: 520 g (including fan)
Fan NF-A12x15 PWM:
Format: 120 x 120 x 15, 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Volume: max. 23.9 dB (A)
Speed: 450 - 1,850 rpm (PWM controlled)
Output: max. 94.2 m³ / h
Static pressure: max. 1.53 mmH2O
Connection: 4-pin PWM

Compatibility:
Intel 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011, 2011-V3, 2066
AMD AM2, AM2, AM3, AM3 +, AM4, FM1, FM2, FM2 + (backplate required)

Delivery:
1x NF-A12x15 PWM Premium Cooling Fan
1x Low-Noise Adapter (L.N.A.)
NT-H1 high-end thermal grease
SecuFirm2 mounting kit
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