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Noctua NH-U12S

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Noctua NH-U12S
Type:air cooler
Suitable for:for CPU
Socket Intel:1150, 1155/1156, 2011/2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200
Socket AMD:AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2
Fan:⌀ 120 mm
Revolutions:up to 1500 rpm
Heat pipes:5
TDP:140 W
Height:158 mm

High performance tower air cooler for cooling a wide range of Intel/AMD Mainstream, Performance and High-End Desktop processors (Intel only). It is a somewhat simplified and much more affordable version of the popular Noctua NH-U14S cooler, which differs from it by a reduced number of heat pipes (5 versus 6), as well as a more compact single-section heatsink. The Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler can dissipate up to 140W of heat to cool a wide range of Intel/AMD Mainstream, Performance and High-End Desktop processors.

The manufacturer guarantees compatibility with motherboards equipped with an LGA115X/2011/2011-v3/2066 connector. It is also installed on AMD AM4/AM3(+)/AM2(+)/FM2/FM1 platforms (the AM4 mount has been equipped since January 2019). The superbly balanced 120mm Noctua NF-F12 PWM fan with an optimized seven-blade impeller deserves a high positive assessment. Thanks to PWM control, its rotational speed can be changed from 300 to 1500 rpm, and the proprietary SSO2 bearing with magnetic stabilization ensures durability and impressively low noise level (up to 22.4 dB). Due to its moderate size (height 158 mm) and light weight of 755 g, the cooler is compatible with most full-size MiniTower/MiddleTower cases.

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Specifications NH-U12S
Main specs
Featuresfor CPU
Product typeair cooler
Air flow directionsideways (dispersion)
Max. TDP140 W
Fan
Number of fans1 / it is possible to install a second /
Fan size120 mm
Bearingmagnetic centring / SSO2 /
Max. RPM1500 rpm
Speed controllerauto (PWM)
Max. air flow55 CFM
MTBF150 K hours
replaceable
Noise level23 dB
Power source4-pin
Radiator
Heat pipes5
Heatpipe contactindirect
Heatsink materialaluminium / copper
Plate materialnickel-plated copper
SocketAMD AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2
Intel 1150
Intel 1155/1156
Intel 2011 / 2011 v3
Intel 2066
Intel 1151 / 1151 v2
Intel 1200
General
Mount typebilateral (backplate)
Dimensions158x125x120 mm
Height158 mm
Weight755 g
Official Websitenoctua.at
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2013
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