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Noctua NH-U12A
StandardBackplatemagnetic bearingheat pipes
Main specs
Featuresfor CPU
Product typeair cooler
Air flow directionsideways (dispersion)
Fan
Number of fans2
Fan size120 mm / NF-A12x25 PWM /
Bearingmagnetic centring / SSO2 /
Max. RPM2000 rpm / 1700 - L.N.A. /
Speed controllerauto (PWM)
Max. air flow59.16 CFM
MTBF150 K hours
replaceable
Noise level27 dB / 18.8 - L.N.A. /
Power source4-pin
Radiator
Heat pipes7
Heatpipe contactindirect
Heatsink materialaluminium / copper
Plate materialnickel-plated copper
RAM space42 mm
SocketAMD AM4
AMD AM5
Intel 1150
Intel 1155/1156
Intel 2011 / 2011 v3
Intel 2066
Intel 1151 / 1151 v2
Intel 1200
Intel 1700 / 1851
General
Mount typebilateral (backplate)
Dimensions125x112x158 mm
Height158 mm
Weight1220 g
Official Websitenoctua.at
Added to E-CatalogMarch 2019
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Noctua NH-U12A 120mm CPU Cooler

The NH-U12A is the latest, 5th generation of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U12 series of 120mm size premium-quality quiet C... morePU coolers. Conceived to push the envelope of the 120mm form factor, it combines two of Noctua’s flagship model NF-A12x25 PWM 120mm fans with a completely redesigned heatsink featuring 7 heatpipes and an increased fin surface area for superior heat dissipation. This way, the NH-U12A can rival the performance of many 140mm size coolers while offering 120mm class case and PCIe compatibility. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U12A is a deluxe choice that combines top-tier performance with excellent compatibility and outstanding quietness of operation.
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Noctua NH-U12A Premium Dual 120mm Fan Intel/AMD CPU Air Cooler

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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black High Performance Air CPU Cooler

The NH-U12A chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U12A premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. T... morehanks to the same proven asymmetrical single-tower heatsink design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-U12A’s successful formula of fusing best-in-class cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and outstanding RAM, case and PCIe compatibility. At the same time, the chromax.black version with its black fans and black coated heatsink combines these assets with a sleek stealth look. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U12A chromax.black is a deluxe choice for customers who seek a highly compatible 120mm heatsink that can rival the performance of 140mm units and looks just as great as it cools. Award-winning NH-U12A cooler The NH-U12A has proven in countless tests that it can match or even outperform many 140mm sized coolers while offering 120mm class case and PCIe compatibility. This winning combination of top-tier performance and excellent compatibility has earned the NH-U12A awards and recommendations from more than 100 hardware website and magazines across the word. chromax.black design The NH-U12A chromax.black is black from head to toe: featuring a black coated heatsink, a black fan with black anti-vibration pads, black fan clips and black mounting parts, it’s right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with other colour schemes. Colour-customisable Using the optional NA-HC7 and NA-HC8 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-U12A chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white. 140mm performance in 120mm size Thanks to its completely revised, thoroughly optimised 7 heatpipe layout, 37% more fin surface area (as compared to the NH-U12S) and a dual fan push/pull configuration that uses the new, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans, the NH-U12A pushes the performance envelope in the 120mm class and can actually match or even outperform many 140mm sized coolers. 100% RAM compatibility on LGA1700, LGA1200 and AM4 Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-U12A does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA17xx, LGA1200 and AMD AM4 based motherboards, which ensures easy access to the modules and 100% compatibility with tall heat-spreaders. On LGA2066, the rear fan will overhang the RAM slots on the left-hand side of the socket, so RAM modules should not exceed 42mm in height.* Classic 120mm tower size for excellent case and PCIe compatibility Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12A 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 most standard ATX or Micro-ATX
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black Quiet CPU Air Cooler Intel/AMD

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Noctua NH-U12A Premium 120mm CPU Cooler with two Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans NH-U12A

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Noctua NH-U12A is a highly regarded active cooler designed for processors, featuring a dual-fan setup that ensures efficient cooling without obstructing memory slots or PCI slots on motherboards. Users appreciate its exceptional build quality, with smooth and aesthetically pleasing heatsinks, and the inclusion of accessories like a screwdriver and metal badge. The cooler operates with a maximum noise level of 27 dB, making it relatively quiet. It supports a wide range of sockets, including AMD AM4 and Intel 1700, and is praised for maintaining a temperature of 85 degrees under a 210-watt load in OCCT tests. Overall, the Noctua NH-U12A is recommended for its superior performance and thoughtful design.
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I advise you not to waste money on it. Upon receipt you will understand what you paid for
2 September 2020 
I only took it for two reasons:
1. I couldn't find a single powerful tower with two fans that wouldn't block access to the first two memory slots. The size of the entire assembled tower does not block any memory slots, and access to the first PCI slot on any motherboard is also preserved.
2. Quality. I paid for quality and didn't regret it; everything is top-notch. The package includes a screwdriver and a metal badge, and the packaging has no burrs on the plastic. Good rubberized fans. The heatsink is smooth, beautiful, and looks worth its money.
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good model, I liked it
18 August 2025 
Experience using it paired with R5-9600x:
Compact, attractive appearance, easy installation, rich package contents, good CPU cooling capability
-Quite noisy at idle if you don't adjust the RPM curve through the BIOS or use an L.N.A. adapter. At 40-50% speed (which is the setting when the CPU temperature is at 36 degrees by default), the humming is audible even in headphones without active noise cancellation.
-The price is still quite high compared to top models from the same Thermalright.
Guiding Moonlight: use Noctua NH-U12A less than month
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12700K. OCCT test, with a load of 210 watts, temperature - 85 degrees.
18 February 2024 
That's all!
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