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NH-U12A chromax.black: Specifications | Noctua
Specifications · Features · Compatibility · Reviews · Downloads · Buy · 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 splitter cable · NT-H1 high-grade thermal ...
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NH-U12A chromax.black | Noctua
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, ...
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PSA: NH-U12S vs NH-U12A
They already pre-test and grade their coolers (pretty consistent with third party reviewers): https://noctua.at/en/noctua-standardised-performance-rating They also have a buying guide for their coolers: https://noctua.at/en/buying-guide-cpu-coolers More on reddit.com
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NHU12A worth over the NHU12S?
I am in the process of upgrading to the U12A from the U12S. I’ve been hitting 90° at full load with my 5800X3D and I expect the extra pipes and heat sink surface with the extra fan to bring down temps at least 5°. I think you should just get the U12A because you may eventually upgrade to a better CPU that needs the extra cooling performance. The U12S was fine for my 3900 but it’s not cutting it with the 5800X3D. More on reddit.com
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June 3, 2022
What is the difference about noctua nh u12s vs u12a?
The U12A is slightly larger, has two more heat pipes (7 vs 5), and a significantly higher cooling rating (169 NSPR vs 129). I always recommend the U12A, if it will fit in your case. More on reddit.com
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NH-U12A versus NH-U12S; question about RAM clearance
I was able to answer my own question by looking up matching builds on PCPartPicker. There are multiple examples that all show the RAM fitting next to the cooler with zero overhang. This one has the clearest photos I could find: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/xtnLrH (There is also one example in which the cooler does overhang the RAM modules, but it's because the builder rotated the cooler 180 degrees. The cooler is asymmetrical.) I hope this helps in case others have the same question in the future. More on reddit.com
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Can this safely cool a 12900k or a 13900k?
The Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black is a deluxe choice for Intel Core i9 processors, including models like the 12900K and 13900K, due to its top-tier performance and high-end cooling capabilities.
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) ...
Did this come with the LGA 1700 bracket or do I really have to contact the manufacturer?
From the reviews I've read, it DOES come with a bracket for the LGA 1700 Alder Lake Socket.
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) ...
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NH-U12A chromax.black 120mm CPU Cooler with two quiet NF-A12x25 fans
NH-U12A chromax.black 120mm CPU Cooler with two quiet NF-A12x25 fans
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, it’s right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with other colour schemes.
Price   £119.95
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APH Networks
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black Review (Page 2 of 4) | APH Networks
From my calculations, this makes the total surface area of the cooling fins combined close to 0.67 square meters, which is the same as the original NH-U12A. At a total mass of 760g without a fan and 1220g with both fans installed, the Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black is still a weighty cooler.
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Tech-Legend
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black - CPU Cooler Review
April 22, 2025 - 140mm performance in 120mm size – chromax.black design – Colour-customisable – 100% RAM compatibility on LGA115x and AM4 – Classic 120mm tower size for excellent case and PCIe compatibility – Dual NF-A12 120mm fans – SecuFirm2™ ...
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Amazon
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Amazon.com: Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) : Electronics
Buy Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black): CPU Cooling Fans - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Central Computers
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Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black CPU Cooler 120mm Fan 450 RPM - 2000 RPM 22.6dB(A) 4-pin SSO2 Bearing Typefor Intel LGA1200/115x/1700/1851 & AMD AM5/AM4
Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black CPU Cooler 120mm Fan 450 RPM - 2000 RPM 22.6dB(A) 4-pin SSO2 Bearing Typefor Intel LGA1200/115x/1700/1851 & AMD AM5/AM4
The NH-U12A chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U12A premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven asymmetrical single-tower heatsink design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-U12A’s successful formula of fusing best-in-class cooling performance with …
Price   $139.99
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Newegg
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) - Newegg.com
Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2 ... NH-U12A chromax.black is a deluxe choice for customers who seek a highly compatible 120mm heatsink that can rival the performance of 140mm units and looks just as great as it coo...
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Noctua
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NH-U12A | Noctua
140mm class performance in 120mm size: 7 heatpipes, more surface area and dual high-performance NF-A12x25 fans.
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LanOC
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black - LanOC Reviews
February 11, 2022 - But I would have to take it all apart and clean everything multiple times a year and performance would drop as the “show” coolant would fall out and clock things up. That’s fine for my PC maybe, but when it's my wife’s PC it needs to just work. So this time around I went with an air cooler, Noctua’s NH-U12A chromax.black.
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Pangoly
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black CPU Cooler - Specs, Compare Prices | Pangoly
Model: NH-U12A chromax.black, NH-U12A ch.bk, Best Price: $124.95 - AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, AM5, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA1851, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066, 18.8 - 22.6 dB, 450 - 2000 RPM, 158 mm
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Noctua NH-U12A Chromax.black CPU Cooler Review
March 20, 2024 - The black NH-U12A heatsink, two NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black premium fans, and two NA-RC14 L.N.A.s (Low-noise Adaptor). Other than these, you’ll also find an NA-YC1 4-pin PWM y-cable and a NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound.
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Noctua
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NH-U12A: Specifications | Noctua
140mm class performance in 120mm size: 7 heatpipes, more surface area and dual high-performance NF-A12x25 fans.
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Noctua
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NH-U12A chromax.black: Reviews | Noctua
An all-black version of Noctua’s NH-U12A: 140mm class performance in 120mm size.
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Tech4Gamers
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black Review - Tech4Gamers
Noctua NH U12A
The Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black logo appears on the front of the box with the cooler’s picture. The award-winning Noctua NH-U12A cooler is described on the packaging’s side, together with the Dual NF-A12 120mm Fans. The cooler and fan specifications are printed on the back side of the package. After reviewing the Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black, we're back with another review, this time of the Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black. The Noctua NH-U12A has been a strong competitor for Noctua, and with such a high profile, Noctua was compelled to release the cooler in the chromax.black series. With an MSRP
Rating: 4.5 ​
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Amazon
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Amazon.com: Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown) : Electronics
Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black, Premium ... Fan (Black) Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown) ... Noctua's premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and quality. ... Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. ... The NH-U12A is the latest, ...
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HWCooling
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black – The legend back in black - HWCooling.net
December 1, 2022 - The main advantage of the U12A chromax.black is its relatively compact dimensions with a total height of 158 mm, which should ensure compatibility with most common cases on the market.