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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Noctua NH-U12S - Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan Brown
Classic 120mm slim-tower design combines outstanding cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility
Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
Highly optimised NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
Easy-to-install... moreSecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system for Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011, LGA2066 & AMD AM2(+), AM3(+) FM1, FM2(+), AM4
Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 10980XE, 10940X, 10920X, 10900X) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 3950X, 3900X, 3700X, 3600X)
Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
Classic 120mm slim-tower design combines outstanding cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards Highly optimised NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation Includes high-end... moreNT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 Renowned Noctua
Noctua NH-U12S DX-4677, Premium CPU Cooler for Intel Xeon LGA4677 (120mm, Brown)
5 heatpipes and premium grade 120mm fans for excellent cooling efficiency, slim 120mm size for high compatibility, ideal for quiet workstations in noise sensitive applications (A/V, engineering, etc.) Supports LGA4677 socket for 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze) and w9, w7, w5 or w3 series processors CPU carrier... moreframe required (included with boxed retail CPUs and available separately for tray CPUs) Two state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans (push/pull dual fan config
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: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 140 mm, 1500 rpm, maximum TDP 220 W, height: 165 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
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: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 120 mm, 1500 rpm, maximum TDP 140 W, height: 158 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount