Noctua NH-U12A
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Noctua NH-U12A
Type:air cooler
Suitable for:for CPU
Socket Intel:1150, 1155/1156, 2011/2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 / 1851
Socket AMD:AM4, AM5
Fan:⌀ 120 mm
Revolutions:up to 2000 rpm
Heat pipes:7
Height:158 mm
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