Noctua NH-U12A CPU Cooler - 120mm [NH-U12A]

Noctua is one of the well-known sizes in the silent and high-end cooling sector. The Austrian manufacturer's CPU coolers enjoy an excellent reputation, especially those of the U12 series, which has now been released in the fifth generation. They combine excellent processing quality with high cooling performance and minimal noise development. This is largely due to the fans developed by Noctua , which are also available separately to serve as case, CPU or radiator fans.

The Noctua NH-U12A CPU cooler at a glance:
- Single tower CPU cooler
- 2x Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM premium fans
- Newly developed heatsink with seven heatpipes and larger surface
- Extremely simple SecuFirm2 mounting system
- Compatible with popular AMD and Intel sockets
- Six year manufacturer guarantee
- Efficient and reliable CPU cooler

As a 12 cm model, the NH-U12A is a powerful single-tower CPU cooler in Noctua's classic U series, which has now received more than 6,000 awards and recommendations from international specialist publications. Due to the larger format, seven heat pipes and two NF-A12x25 120mm fans with PWM support for fully automatic speed control, the silent cooling performance of the NH-U12A surpasses all previous U-series coolers. At the same time, the 58 mm slim design guarantees high compatibility with expansive memory modules. The all-round high-quality overall package is completed by the proven SecuFirm2 mounting system, Noctua's renownedNT-H1 thermal compound and 6-year manufacturer 's guarantee . Its outstanding cooling performance, good compatibility and excellent running smoothness make the NH-U12A a premium solution for the highest demands.

Premium fan ensures best cooling
With a height of 158 mm , the NH-U12A fits easily into most modern high-end tower cases. With a width of 125mm (incl. fans and fan clips), the cooler offers better compatibility with NVLink, SLI and CrossFire systems than models that are over 150mm wide or use wider fans. Thanks to the asymmetrical design, the NH-U12A does not collide with RAM components and does not protrude beyond the first PCIe slot.

The NF-A12x25 is a premium 120mm silent fanwith SSO2 bearings (Self-Stabilising Oil-Pressure) and AAO (Advandced Acoustic Optimisation) frame, which, thanks to advanced aerodynamic construction measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, achieves even better silent performance than the multi-award-winning NF-P12. The fan supports PWM for convenient, fully automatic speed control via the mainboard.

More power in the pull/push process
The cooling efficiency is increased by using two NF-A12x25 fans in push/pull operation . The NH-U12A comes with special fan clips and a set of anti-vibration pads. These enable the rear fan to be offset by 5 mm and thus achieve better acoustics in double fan operation. With the included low-noise adapter (LNA), the fans can be turned down for quieter operation.

Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, reliability and ease of use. The NH-U12Ais largely compatible with most sockets for AMD and Intel CPUs and is particularly easy to install. Simply put the cooler on, tighten the four spring screws and you're done!

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

Technical details:
- Dimensions (without fan): 158 x 125 x 58 mm (W x H x D)
- Dimensions (with fan): 158 x 125 x 112 mm (W x H x D)
- Material: nickel-plated copper (bottom, heatpipes), nickel-plated aluminum (lamellas)
- Fan: 2x Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120 mm)
- Noise: 22.6 dB (A)
- Noise (L.N.A.): 18.8 dB (A)
- Rotation speed: 2,000 rpm
- Rotational speed (L.N.A.): 1,700 rpm
- Volume flow: 102.1 m³ / h
- Static pressure: 2.34 mmH2O
- Operating voltage: 12V
- Power consumption: 1.68 W
- Life expectancy:> 150,000 h

Compatibility:
- Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011, LGA2066
- AMD AM4, AM3 (+), AM2 (+), FM1, FM2 (+)

Delivery:
- 2x NF-A12x25 PWM Premium fan
- NT-H1 high-end thermal grease
- SecuForm2 mounting kit
- Y-cable
- Noctua metal case badge
- Manufacturer's warranty: 6 years