Noctua is one of the well-known names in the silent and high-end cooling sector, particularly renowned for its CPU coolers, which enjoy an excellent reputation. These coolers combine outstanding build quality with high cooling performance and minimal noise levels. The self-developed fans from Noctua play a significant role in this, and they are also available separately to serve as case, CPU, or radiator fans.
The NH-U12S is the latest 12 cm single-tower CPU cooler in Noctua's classic U-series, which has received over 400 awards and recommendations from international specialist publications. The 45 mm slim design of the S-version not only guarantees 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules but also enables, through a further optimized design in conjunction with the fully automatic PWM-controlled NF-F12 FocusedFlow fan, an even better silent cooling performance compared to the previous version.
Socket | AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, AM5, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA 1151, LGA 1155, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 2011, LGA 2011-v3 |
Diameter | 120 mm |
Number of fans | 1x |
Airflow | 93.40 m³/h |
power connector | 4-pin PWM |
Height (with fan) | 158 mm |
Item number | 12188163 |
Manufacturer | Noctua |
Category | CPU coolers |
Manufacturer No. | NH-U12S CH.BK |
Release date | 14.10.2019 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
CPU cooler design | Single tower |
Fan type | Silent |
Socket | AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, AM5, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA 1151, LGA 1155, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 2011, LGA 2011-v3 |
Supported fan sizes | 120mm |
Number of heatpipes | 5 |
Diameter heat pipe | 6 mm |
Materials radiator core | Copper |
Material cooling fins | Aluminium |
Diameter | 120 mm |
Number of fans | 1x |
Max. Speed | 1500 RPM |
Airflow | 93.40 m³/h |
Static pressure | 17.95 Pa |
Max. noise level | 22.40 dB |
LED lighting | without LED |
power connector | 4-pin PWM |
Nominal voltage | 12 V |
Scope of delivery | Black-coated NH-U12S heat sink, Installation material, Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), NF-F12 PWM, SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit, Thermal grease |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 18.77 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.45 |
Width (with fan) | 125 mm |
Length (with fan) | 71 mm |
Height (with fan) | 158 mm |
Weight | 755 g |
Length | 22 cm |
Width | 18 cm |
Height | 15 cm |
Weight | 1.29 kg |
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