Award-winning NH-U12A cooler
The NH-U12A has proven in countless tests that it can match or even
outperform many 140mm sized coolers while offering 120mm class case and PCIe
compatibility. This winning combination of top-tier performance and excellent
compatibility has earned the NH-U12A awards and recommendations from more than
100 hardware website and magazines across the word.
chromax.black design
The NH-U12A chromax.black is black from head to toe: featuring a black coated
heatsink, a black fan with black anti-vibration pads, black fan clips and black
mounting parts, its right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with
other colour schemes.
Colour-customisable
Using the optional NA-HC7 and NA-HC8 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP1
anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the
NH-U12A chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour
schemes such as black and red or black and white.
140mm performance in 120mm size
Thanks to its completely revised, thoroughly optimised 7 heatpipe layout, 37%
more fin surface area (as compared to the NH-U12S) and a dual fan push/pull
configuration that uses the new, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans, the NH-U12A
pushes the performance envelope in the 120mm class and can actually match or
even outperform many 140mm sized coolers.
100% RAM compatibility on LGA1700, LGA1200 and
AM4
Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-U12A does not overhang the RAM slots on
Intel LGA17xx, LGA1200 and AMD AM4 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.*
Classic 120mm tower size for excellent case and PCIe
compatibility
Standing 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.
Dual NF-A12 120mm fans
The NF-A12x25 is a highly optimised next-generation 120mm fan that integrates
Noctuas 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-U12As
commanding performance and acoustic efficiency.
PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors
The NF-A12 120mm fans supplied with the NH-U12A support PWM for convenient
automatic speed control through the motherboard: full performance under load,
virtually silent at idle! In addition, maximum fan speed can be reduced from
2000 to 1700rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors for even quieter
operation.
SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system
Noctuas SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality,
safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family),
LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) and LGA20xx (LGA2066,
LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3), as well as AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+) and FM1, the
SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-U12A is straightforward to install,
provides perfect contact pressure and will stand the test of time even under
heavy use.
Compatibility with past and future sockets
Thanks to Noctuas SecuFirm ecosystem, the NH-U12A can be made compatible with
the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit,
which is provided free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also
provide upgrade kits for future sockets, which makes the NH-U12A a safe
long-term investment.
NT-H1 thermal compound
Noctuas 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.
Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins
With many heatsinks, the fins are press-fitted to the heatpipes. Due to the
different thermal expansion coefficients of copper and aluminium, this fit can
loosen over years of thermal cycling, which may lead to reduced performance. By
contrast, the NH-U12As fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee
a superior thermal interface that doesnt deteriorate even after many years of
usage.
6-year manufacturers warranty
Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding
longevity. True to this legacy, the NH-U12A heatsink is built to last, and like
all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A12x25 units feature an MTTF rating of more
than 150,000 hours. The entire package comes with a full 6-year manufacturers
warranty.
Cooler
Specification |
|
Socket
compatibility |
Intel
LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011,
LGA2066 and AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM1,
FM2(+) |
Height
(without fan) |
158
mm |
Width
(without fan) |
125
mm |
Depth
(without fan) |
58
mm |
Weight
(without fan) |
760
g |
Height
(with fan) |
158
mm |
Width
(with fan) |
125
mm |
Depth
(with fan) |
112
mm |
Weight
(with fan) |
1220
g |
Material |
Copper
(base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints &
nickel plating |
NSPR |
169 |
Fan
compatibility |
120x120x25 |
Scope
of delivery |
Black
NH-U12A heatsink |
|
2x
NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black premium fan |
|
2x
NA-RC14 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A) |
|
NA-YC1
4-pin PWM y-cable |
|
NT-H1
high-grade thermal compound |
|
Black
SecuFirm2 mounting kit |
|
Noctua
Metal Case-Badge |
Warranty |
6
Years |
FAN
Specification |
|
Model |
Noctua
NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black |
Bearing |
SSO2 |
Max.
rotational speed (+/- 10%) |
2000
RPM |
Max.
rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) |
1700
RPM |
Min.
rotational speed (PWM, +/-20%) |
450
RPM |
Max.
airflow |
102,1 m/h |
Max.
airflow with L.N.A. |
84,5 m/h |
Max.
acoustical noise |
22,6
dB(A) |
Max.
acoustical noise with L.N.A. |
18,8
dB(A) |
Voltage
range |
12
V |
MTTF |
>
150.000 h |