The NH-U12S is the latest 12cm Single-Tower CPU cooler in Noctua's classic U-series, which has received more than 400 awards and recommendations from international trade publications. Its excellent cooling performance, excellent smoothness and excellent compatibility make the NH-U12S a premium solution for highest demands.
Well awarded NH-U12 series
The NH-U12S is the latest version of Noctua's award-winning NH-U12 coolers. Launched in 2005, the NH-U series is a classic in noise-optimized premium cooling and has received more than 400 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines.
100% RAM compatibility
Thanks to its slim design with a depth of just 45 mm, the NH-U12S does not stand over the main memory even with a double fan assembly. In this way, the cooler offers full access to the memory banks on all current CPU sockets and 100% compatibility with high heat-spreaders or optional RAM-fans.
Classic 120mm tower format for best compatibility
With a height of 158mm, the NH-U12S is compact enough to fit in most modern tower cases without any problem. By the width of 125mm (incl. NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow™ fan
Recommended by over 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts, the NF-F12 FocusedFlow™ fan is renowned for its combination of outstanding static pressure, excellent cooler performance and amazing quietness.
PWM support and low-noise adapter
The NF-F12 120mm fan of the NH-U12S supports PWM for convenient, fully automatic speed control via the mainboard. Moreover, the maximum speed of 1500 to 1200rpm can be reduced with the help of the accompanying Low-noise adapter, in order to enable a still quieter operation.
Anti-vibration pads and fan clamps for double fan operation
For users, For achieving even better performance with a second NF-F12 fan in push/pull mode, the NH-U12S is supplied with special fan clamps and an additional set of anti-vibration pads. These make it possible to offset the rear fan by 5 mm and thus achieve a better acoustics in the double fan operation.
SecuFirm2™ mounting system
Noctuas SecuFirm2™ assembly systems have become synonymous with quality, reliability and easy installation. The NH-U12S's SecuFirm2™ system supports Intel LGA1851, LGA1700 (since 2022), LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) as well as AMD AM4 and AM5 (since 2019). It is easy to install, provides for optimal contact pressure and offers a perfect function even with intensive use over many years.
Compatibility with older and future sockets
The NH-U12S conforms to the open SecuFirm™ standard and can be made compatible with the optional NM-I3 mounting kit available free of charge from Noctua to the older sockets LGA1366 and LGA775. As far as technically possible, Noctua will also offer future socket upgrade sets.
NT-H1 thermal compound
Noctuas NT-H1 is a proven TIM solution recommended by more than 100 hardware journalists around the world, combining minimal thermal resistance with excellent ease of use and excellent long-term stability.
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