20 Best Noctua Nh-u12s [2024]

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1 Noctua NH-U12S Redux, High Performance CPU Cooler with NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm Fan (Grey) Noctua NH-U12S Redux, High Performance CPU Cooler with NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm Fan (Grey)
2 Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
3 Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
4 Noctua NH-U12S DX-3647, Premium CPU Cooler for Intel Xeon LGA3647 (120mm, Brown) Noctua NH-U12S DX-3647, Premium CPU Cooler for Intel Xeon LGA3647 (120mm, Brown)
5 Noctua NH-U12S SE-AM4, Premium CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown) Noctua NH-U12S SE-AM4, Premium CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
6 Noctua NH-U12S DX-4189, Premium CPU Cooler for Intel Xeon LGA4189 (120mm, Brown) Noctua NH-U12S DX-4189, Premium CPU Cooler for Intel Xeon LGA4189 (120mm, Brown)
7 Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler with NA-HC2 chromax.White Heatsink Covers Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler with NA-HC2 chromax.White Heatsink Covers
8 Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler with NA-HC2 chromax.Black Heatsink Covers Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler with NA-HC2 chromax.Black Heatsink Covers
9 Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
10 Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black, 92mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black, 92mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
11 Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown)
12 Noctua NM-AM4-UxS, Mounting Kit for Noctua CPU Coolers on AMD AM4 Platforms Noctua NM-AM4-UxS, Mounting Kit for Noctua CPU Coolers on AMD AM4 Platforms
13 Noctua NH-C14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-C14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
14 Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown) for... Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)...
15 Noctua NH-L9i-17xx chromax.Black, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for Intel LGA1700 (Black) Noctua NH-L9i-17xx chromax.Black, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for Intel LGA1700 (Black)
16 Noctua NM-i17xx-MP78, Mounting Kit for Noctua CPU Coolers on Intel's LGA1700 Platform Noctua NM-i17xx-MP78, Mounting Kit for Noctua CPU Coolers on Intel's LGA1700 Platform
17 Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown) Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
18 Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown) Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown)
19 Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown) Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
20 Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown) Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
Bestseller No. 1
Noctua NH-U12S Redux, High Performance CPU Cooler with NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm Fan (Grey)
  • Streamlined, more affordable redux line version of the award-winning NH-U12S heatsink
  • Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t...
  • Quiet NF-P12 redux-1700 120mm fan with PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, near silent at idle!
  • Pre-applied high-quality NT-H1 thermal paste & SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality at an attractive price, smart choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 7950X,...
Bestseller No. 2
Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t...
  • Renowned, award-winning NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load,...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
SaleBestseller No. 3
Noctua NH-U12S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-F12 120mm Fan (Brown)
  • 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 LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 &...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 14900K, 14700K, 14600K) and...
Bestseller No. 4
Noctua NH-U12S DX-3647, Premium CPU Cooler for Intel Xeon LGA3647 (120mm, Brown)
  • 5 heatpipes and premium grade 120mm fans for excellent cooling efficiency, slim 120mm size for high compatibility, ideal for quiet workstations in...
  • Supports narrow and square type LGA3647 sockets for Intel Xeon Scalable (Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze, Skylake-SP/Purley) and Xeon-Phi platforms...
  • Two state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans (push/pull dual fan configuration), supporting PWM for automatic speed control through the motherboard: silent at...
  • Pre-applied NT-H1 thermal compound and easy, straightforward installation thanks to SecuFirm2 mounting system and included processor clips
  • Trusted Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Bestseller No. 5
Noctua NH-U12S SE-AM4, Premium CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
  • Award-winning NH-U12S cooler: more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
  • Dedicated special edition for the AMD AM4 socket
  • Quiet, premium-grade NF-F12 120mm fan with PWM for automatic speed control
  • Includes Low-Noise Adaptor and renowned NT-H1 thermal compound
  • 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Bestseller No. 6
Noctua NH-U12S DX-4189, Premium CPU Cooler for Intel Xeon LGA4189 (120mm, Brown)
  • 5 heatpipes and premium grade 120mm fans for excellent cooling efficiency, slim 120mm size for high compatibility, ideal for quiet workstations in...
  • Supports LGA4189-4 (P4) sockets for 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze, Ice Lake-SP/Whitley) and W-3300 series (Ice...
  • Two state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans (push/pull dual fan configuration), supporting PWM for automatic speed control through the motherboard: silent at...
  • Pre-applied NT-H1 thermal compound and easy, straightforward installation with included LGA4189-4 CPU carrier frame and Torx T30 mounting tool
  • Trusted Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
SaleBestseller No. 7
Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler with NA-HC2 chromax.White Heatsink Covers
  • Bundle includes: 1x NH-U12S + 1x NA-HC2 chromax.white
  • Award-winning Noctua CPU fan bundled with matching heatsink covers for a customised, exceptionally clean look
  • Ideal for creating neatly designed, premium builds in combination with Noctua’s chromax or industrialPPC line fans
  • Add colour accents (black, white, red, blue, green or yellow) with optional chromax line accessories (anti-vibration pads, extension and splitter...
  • Caution: heatsink covers increase the height and width of the cooler, please refer to the cover specifications for details and make sure that there is...
SaleBestseller No. 8
Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler with NA-HC2 chromax.Black Heatsink Covers
  • Bundle includes: 1x NH-U12S + 1x NA-HC2 chromax.black
  • Award-winning Noctua CPU fan bundled with matching heatsink covers for a customised, exceptionally clean look
  • Ideal for creating neatly designed, premium builds in combination with Noctua’s chromax or industrialPPC line fans
  • Add colour accents (black, white, red, blue, green or yellow) with optional chromax line accessories (anti-vibration pads, extension and splitter...
  • Caution: heatsink covers increase the height and width of the cooler, please refer to the cover specifications for details and make sure that there is...
Bestseller No. 9
Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Top-tier performance in 120mm size for excellent compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t...
  • Dual state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 10
Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black, 92mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Compact 92mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: fits most tower cases (125mm height), doesn't overhang the RAM slots, doesn't block...
  • Renowned, award-winning NF-A9 92mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 11
Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown)
  • Award-winning, slim 140mm single-tower design combines outstanding cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and excellent RAM...
  • Does not overhang the RAM slots on LGA2066 and LGA2011 motherboards, ensuring full compatibility with tall modules
  • Highly optimised NF-A15 140mm 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,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 12
Noctua NM-AM4-UxS, Mounting Kit for Noctua CPU Coolers on AMD AM4 Platforms
  • Compatible with Noctua NH-U14S, NH-U12S & NH-U9S (see Noctua.at for details)
  • Trusted SecuFirm2 quality
  • Tailor-made for AM4 in order to ensure optimal compatibility
  • Outstanding reliability, optimal contact pressure and easy, straightforward installation
  • Cooler can be installed turned by 90° for best compatibility and optimal alignment with the airflow inside the case
SaleBestseller No. 13
Noctua NH-C14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
  • Top-flow design for lower height, increased case compatibility and more airflow over RAM modules and near-socket motherboard components
  • Fan can be installed on top or underneath the cooling fins for maximum RAM clearance (up to 70mm) or low profile (115mm total height)
  • Highly optimised NF-A14 140mm 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,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
SaleBestseller No. 14
Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown) for...
  • 140mm class performance in 120mm size: 7 heatpipes, more surface area and a dual fan configuration with state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans allow the...
  • Excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots on LGA17xx, LGA1200 and AM4,...
  • Quiet, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load,...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 &...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 14900K, 14700K, 14600K) and...
Bestseller No. 15
Noctua NH-L9i-17xx chromax.Black, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for Intel LGA1700 (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Only 37mm height allows it to fit compact HTPC and Small Form Factor (SFF) cases, tailored footprint guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on all...
  • Renowned, award-winning NF-A9x14 slim 92mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load,...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) CPUs
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i7, i5 or i3 with moderate heat load (e.g. 12500,...
Bestseller No. 16
Noctua NM-i17xx-MP78, Mounting Kit for Noctua CPU Coolers on Intel's LGA1700 Platform
  • Mounting upgrade kit for Noctua CPU coolers with 78mm mounting pitch (see detailed compatibility information on Noctua website)
  • Enables the installation of compatible Noctua CPU coolers on Intel’s LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) socket for 12th generation Core i5, Core i7 and Core...
  • Tailor-made for LGA1700, dedicated one-piece backplate with fixed struts
  • Outstanding reliability, optimal contact pressure and easy, straightforward installation
  • Cooler can be installed turned by 90° if space and other components permit
SaleBestseller No. 17
Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
  • State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and 2 fans provides class-leading cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
  • Successor of the classic NH-D14; more than 250 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines
  • 2 highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors 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,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 18
Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown)
  • Compact low-profile cooler with only 65mm total height – ideal for HTPCs, ITX and Small Form Factor builds
  • Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
  • Highly optimised NF-A9x14 slim 92mm 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 LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 &...
  • Recommended for CPUs with low to moderate heat dissipation (see CPU compatibility list), e.g. Intel 14900K, 14700K, 14600K or AMD Ryzen 7950X3D,...
Bestseller No. 19
Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
  • Award-winning NH-D15 cooler: more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
  • Dedicated special edition for the AMD AM4 socket
  • State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes provides excellent cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
  • Two quiet, premium-grade NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM for automatic speed control
  • 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Bestseller No. 20
Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
  • Award-winning NH-D15 cooler: more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
  • Dedicated special edition for the AMD AM4 socket
  • State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes provides excellent cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
  • Two quiet, premium-grade NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM for automatic speed control
  • 6-year manufacturer’s warranty

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FAQ:

Q: What is the Noctua nh-u12s?

A: 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.

Q: Is the Noctua nh-c14 the best CPU cooler?

A: The NH-D14, for example, may be rather old now, but this bastion of engineering brilliance still stands as one of today’s best-performing CPU coolers. Noctua is not locked into a single design like many other manufacturers. The NH-C14 is an example of this with its down-draft architecture. They don’t simply release massive heatsinks either.

Q: Is the Noctua nh-l12 a good fit for me?

A: The NH-L12 is a perfect fit for mini-ITX systems the larger NH-D14 would have serious trouble fitting into. Noctua really has managed to offer quality cooling products to just about every niche of the PC community.

Q: What makes the nh-u12s Redux different from other coolers?

A: While many coolers omit this key part in order to cut costs, the NH-U12S redux uses the same type of copper base as the original NH-U12S, precision-machined for ideal contact quality. Noctua’s SecuFirm2™ mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation.