Noctua NH-U12A
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fan, on body, fan: 1, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 92 mm, depth 14 mm, 2200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 80 mm, depth 25 mm, 2200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 120 mm, 1850 rpm, maximum TDP 88 W, height: 70 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 200 mm, depth 30 mm, 800 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 40 mm, depth 20 mm, 5000 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 2, 140 mm, 1500 rpm, maximum TDP 220 W, height: 165 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 92 mm, 2500 rpm, maximum TDP 65 W, height: 34 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 140 mm, depth 25 mm, 1200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 140 mm, depth 25 mm, 1500 rpm, height: 168 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, 2000 rpm, height: 158 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 40 mm, depth 20 mm, 5000 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
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.
Pros
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. No  Egor Vinogradov: use Noctua NH-U12A less than month |
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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air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1850 rpm, height: 153 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1500 rpm, height: 157 mm, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1700 rpm, maximum TDP 230 W, height: 160 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount, display
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1800 rpm, maximum TDP 265 W, height: 160 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 2150 rpm, height: 157 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, 3000 rpm, maximum TDP 300 W, height: 160 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 2150 rpm, height: 158 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1500 rpm, height: 157 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1500 rpm, height: 154 mm, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, 1550 rpm, height: 157 mm, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 1, 120 mm, 2000 rpm, height: 145 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 1, 120 mm, 1600 rpm, maximum TDP 190 W, height: 163 mm, UV glow, backplate mount