Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)
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AyeAyeRon
> 3 dayOverall I am really happy with my U12-A.
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Manu Carrillo
> 3 dayDespués de sufrir el calvario de la refrigeración líquida con un MSI MAG Coreliquid 360R y 2 MSI MAG Coreliquid 240R (me han durado menos de un año en dos ordenadores diferentes, el segundo 240R, visto lo visto, estoy a la espera que pete también -ahora dicen que es un fallo de unos lotes, pero si te he visto no me acuerdo) me decidí volver a la clásica disipación por aire y como tengo un Intel i9-10900KF tampoco quería cualquier cosa por su calentamiento. Bien, me empapé de mucho artículos y descubrí esta sensacional marca austriaca. Máxima calidad desde el paquete al producto final, como digo en el título, auténtica pata negra. Entra perfectamente con sus dos ventiladores en una placa base MSI MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS, sin que molesten los módulos de la RAM (tengo 4) y enfría que es una maravilla, en un rendimiento normal no supera los 40º, realmente espectacular. Fácil de montar y con toda la información (y herramientas) necesaria para que no tengas problemas. Aunque tenga los ventiladores sean de 120 mm, el rendimiento, como bien dicen, se equipara a los de 140 mm. Por supuesto, silenciosos total. Una gozada. Sin duda, un excelente descubrimiento.
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Anonymous
> 3 dayThe fans are quiet, and they move some air. PWM control works well, and the kit comes with y-adapters, extensions, and LNAs. The heatsink is a manageable size, and didnt have any scrapes/dents/bent fins etc. Well packaged. Bundled NT-H1 thermal paste does the job. All together it keeps a Ryzen 7 3700X with XFR enabled cool.
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ricker
> 3 dayEasy mounting and installation. Runs quiet. Cooling i9-10900k with no issues.
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Dora Schaefer
> 3 dayDelivered fast, clear instructions and comes with all the needed parts. However, heatsink fins had some bents.
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Torutara!!! =^=
Greater than one weekDevo dire che questo dissipatore è davvero di alta qualità, pure quella delle ventole si può sentire solo al tatto.
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Dustin Ryan
> 3 dayice ice baby
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cloud
> 3 dayQue dire à part que cest vraiment un très bon produit !
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Mr. Michael Shaw
> 3 dayMet with expectations
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Alex An
> 3 dayExcellent product but I had some troubles while installing the new cooler. The grey spacers that were provided for my AM4 socket didnt fit my system because the heatsink wouldnt reach the mounting bracket no matter how much pressure I applied. So I used the white [AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1/FM2] spacers which are slightly taller than the grey ones and the heatsink screwed in properly. I was able to tighten the screws all the way in and the heatsink doesnt move at all.
The NH-U12A is the latest, 5th generation of Noctua’s NH-U12 series of 120mm size premium-quality quiet CPU 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 and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12A is a deluxe choice that combines top-tier performance with excellent compatibility and outstanding quietness of operation.
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Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibilityStanding 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 motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups. |
100% RAM compatibility on LGA1700/1200 and AM4/AM5Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-U12A does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family)/LGA1200/LGA115x and AMD AM4/AM5 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.* |
Dual NF-A12 120mm fansThe NF-A12x25 is a highly optimised next-generation 120mm fan that integrates Noctua’s latest innovations in aerodynamic engineering in order to achieve an unprecedented level of quiet cooling performance. Using this elite-class fan in a push/pull dual fan configuration is one of the cornerstones of the NH-U12A’s commanding performance and acoustic efficiency. |
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): 158 mm
- Width (without fan): 125 mm
- Depth (without fan): 58 mm
- Height (with fan): 158 mm
- Width (with fan): 125 mm
- Depth (with fan): 112 mm
- Weight (without fan): 760 g
- Weight (with fan): 1220 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- 2x NF-A12x25 PWM premium fan
- 2x NA-RC14 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NA-YC1 4-pin PWM y-cable
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
* In cases with more than 158mm CPU cooler clearance, the rear fan can be moved upwards to make room for memory modules taller than 42mm.
140mm performance in 120mm size
Thanks to its completely revised 7 heatpipe layout, 37% more fin surface area and a dual fan push/pull configuration that uses the new, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans, the NH-U12A can actually match or even outperform many 140mm sized coolers.
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| NH-U12S | NH-U12S TR4-SP3 | NH-U12S redux | NH-U12S chromax.black | NH-U12A | NH-U12A chromax.black | |
| LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1700 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA775 & LGA1366 | with NM-I3 | X | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 |
| Xeon LGA2011 Narrow ILM / Xeon LGA1366 & LGA1356 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xeon LGA3647 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xeon LGA4189 | X | with NM-i4189 | X | X | X | X |
| AM5 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| sTRx4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3 | X | ✓ | X | X | X | X |
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