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Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)

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Features

  • 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 NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4 & AM5
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturers warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 5800X3D, 5700X, 5600, 5500)

Description

The NH-U12S is the latest 12cm model of Noctua’s classic U-series single tower CPU coolers, which have received more than 400 awards and recommendations from the international press. The S-version’s 45mm slim shape ensures 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules and at the same time, its fine-tuned design and the class-leading NF-F12 FocusedFlow fan with PWM support for fully automatic speed control allow it to further improve its predecessor’s renowned quiet cooling performance. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12S is a complete premium quality solution that combines outstanding performance, quiet operation and excellent compatibility. Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibility Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12S 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 standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups. 100% RAM compatibility Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans. NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua's premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation. NT-H1 thermal compound Having received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctua's NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Read more Measurements Height (without fan): 158 mm Width (without fan): 125 mm Depth (without fan): 45 mm Height (with fan): 158 mm Width (with fan): 125 mm Depth (with fan): 71 mm Weight (without fan): 580 g Weight (with fan/s): 755 g Materials Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating Cooler Specifications Scope of delivery NF-F12 PWM premium fanNA-RC6 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)NT-H1 high-grade thermal compoundSecuFirm2 mounting kitAnti- vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12Noctua metal case-badge Fan compatibility 120x120x25 Read more Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 (optional) For users who want to achieve even better performance by adding a second, optional NF-F12 fan to create a push/pull setup, the NH-U12S includes fan clips and an extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads that allow to off-set the rear fan by 5mm to improve acoustics in dual- fan mode. Read more NH-U12S NH-U12S TR4-SP3 NH-U12S DX-4189 NH-U12S redux NH-U12S chromax.black NH-U12A LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 ✓ X X ✓ ✓ ✓ LGA1700 ✓ X X ✓ ✓ ✓ LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) ✓ X X ✓ ✓ ✓ LGA775 & LGA1366 with NM-I3 X X 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 AM5 ✓ X X ✓ ✓ ✓ AM4 ✓ X X ✓ ✓ ✓ sTRx4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3 X ✓ X X X X


Brand: ‎Noctua


Series: ‎NH-U12S


Item model number: ‎NH-U12S


Item Weight: ‎1.28 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎6.22 x 2.8 x 4.92 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎6.22 x 2.8 x 4.92 inches


Color: ‎Brown


Computer Memory Type: ‎DDR2 SDRAM


Voltage: ‎12 Volts


Department: ‎Cooling cpu


Manufacturer: ‎Noctua


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Date First Available: ‎April 8, 2013


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