--- product_id: 173495943 title: "NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler" brand: "noctua" price: "2921 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Noctua" url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/173495943-nh-u12a-quiet-high-performance-single-tower-cpu-cooler store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Dual NF-A12x25 fans for superior airflow 7 heatpipes for max heat dissipation Ultra-quiet operation at just 22.6 dB NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler **Brand:** noctua **Price:** 2921 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❄️ Cool like a pro, silent like a secret. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler by noctua - **How much does it cost?** 2921 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/173495943-nh-u12a-quiet-high-performance-single-tower-cpu-cooler) ## Best For - noctua enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted noctua brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Durability:** Backed by Noctua’s legendary 6-year warranty—engineered for the latest Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen CPUs. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Fits most tower cases and ensures zero RAM or PCIe interference on Intel & AMD platforms. - • **Effortless Installation:** Includes premium NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for a hassle-free setup. - • **Whisper-Quiet Dual Fans:** State-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans deliver peak cooling under load while staying virtually silent at idle. - • **140mm Power in a 120mm Frame:** Experience flagship cooling performance without the bulk—perfect for sleek, modern builds. ## Overview The Noctua NH-U12A is a high-performance single tower CPU cooler that packs 140mm-class cooling power into a compact 120mm size. Featuring seven heatpipes and dual premium NF-A12x25 fans, it delivers exceptional airflow and ultra-quiet operation at just 22.6 dB. Designed for broad compatibility with Intel and AMD sockets, it fits most tower cases without blocking RAM or PCIe slots. Included are premium thermal paste and an easy-to-use mounting system, all backed by a 6-year warranty, making it the ultimate choice for demanding professionals and enthusiasts. ## Description Buy Noctua NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler | 158mm Height, High-End Low-Noise Cooling, For Intel & AMD, Dual 120mm Fans, 100% RAM Compatibility, Rich Accessory Kit: CPU Cooling Fans - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Fantastic Cooler, but Expensive. Extremely Quiet - Can't say enough good things about this cooler, with the one draw back being that it is very pricey. However, it does come with 2 of Noctua's new NF-12Ax25 fans which by themselves are $30 each. So the actual heatsink is only 1/3 the total price and is a consideration when looking at the cost/value proposition. Heatsink: The heatsink itself is very good. Has 7 heatpipes which is the most I've seen in a 120mm tower cooler. It also doesn't cover/block any of my ram slots (even on my mini-ITX board) with the fans mounted. My Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO with the fan mounted would still cover the first ram slot, so I'm not sure how Noctua managed to pull this off as according to the specs the Noctua bare heatsink is 7-8mm wider than the Coolermaster. Mounting system is typical Noctua SecureFirm and fantastic. Fans: The 2 included fans are Noctua's new fans that took them 3 years to develop. There's never been so much hype on a fan than these, and you should read up on why it took so long to develop, it's an interesting article. What I can say after using them is that they are much quieter at a given RPM than my other high performance fans. I have to put my ear with in an inch or two to hear them under normal operation (about 50%-60% speed is where they normally running at) and they are barely audible at 100% when they spin up to full speed when I first turn on my PC. Note that the fans have pretty short power cables, and the heatsink does not include extension cables like you get if you purchase the fans separately. Performance: I am using one fan on the heatsink in a push configuration and the other fan as a case exhaust fan about one inch away from the heatsink. So it's similar to the intended push/pull configuration, but with a small gap between. Under 100% synthetic load my delidded i7 7700k runs in the high 50s low 60s degrees Celsius at ~1.3v vCore and ambient temp of 24C (75F). Under real word gaming load, the CPU was running at an average 48C with occasional short spikes into the 50s. All this in a very small, but well ventilated ~13L mini-itx case. This is fantastic performance and rivals bigger coolers like the Noctua D15 but is so much easier to fit in a small mini-itx case. Overall: I think the performance of this cooler is the best you can get at this size point. Compared to my Hyper 212 EVO, it performs better, is quieter under load, doesn't cover my RAM, and has a MUCH better mounting system. All this comes at a price, it's considerably more expensive than a Hyper 212 EVO. But in my opinion it's worth it if you aren't on an extremely tight budget. Noctua products are premium products, the best of the best, and the quality shows both in performance and ease of installation. Review: An amazing choice for air cooling, well worth the cost. - Decided to go with air cooling over an AIO for my Ryzen 9 5900X, against my better judgement. However, I haven't come to regret the decision. I've never seen temps go over 80 during heavy load/gaming sessions (and the times it has have been very rare), and during idle or light/medium loads, it stays in the 30s. I expect this to work even better with any lower-end chips. The noise level is very quiet, especially during those lighter workloads. Couple this cooler with Noctua's case fans and you're golden. Obviously you'll be hearing it when the CPU does reach those high temps during heavier loads. The cooler comes with all the adapters and anything else you need for installation depending on your CPU manufacturer. Installation was very easy, though one of my screws did have a bit of trouble going through at first. And on my particular unit, the cooler itself is just ever-so-slightly rotated. It's very hard to even notice as the rotation is so light, and it has not affected performance as far as I can tell. Appears to only be a cosmetic issue. Aside from that negative, if you can even call it one, this cooler is perfect and well worth the buy. ## Features - 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 NH-U12A to rival many 140mm size coolers! - Excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots on LGA17xx, LGA1200 and AM4, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards. - Quiet, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load, virtually silent at idle! - Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency) - Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07PN4RDW3 | | Air Flow Capacity | 102.1 cubic meter per hour | | Best Sellers Rank | #109 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans | | Brand | Noctua | | Brand Name | Noctua | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Cooling Method | Air | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,697 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000160 | | Included Components | Body Room | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H | | Item Highlight | 158mm Height, High-End Low-Noise Cooling, For Intel & AMD, Dual 120mm Fans, 100% RAM Compatibility, Rich Accessory Kit | | Item Weight | 1220 g | | Manufacturer | Noctua | | Material Type | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 rpm | | Model | NH-U12A | | Noise Level | 22.6 db | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Part Number | NH-U12A | | Power Connector Type | 4-Pin | | Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H | | UPC | 841501100161 | | Unit Count | 10 Count | | Voltage | 12 volts | | Warranty Description | 6 year manufacturer’s warranty | ## Product Details - **Air Flow Capacity:** 102.1 cubic meter per hour - **Brand:** Noctua - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Cooling Method:** Air - **Material:** Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 2000 rpm - **Noise Level:** 22.6 db - **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin - **Product Dimensions:** 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H - **Voltage:** 12 volts ## Images ![NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JXXmBCaUL.jpg) ![NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Q09Vga5IL.jpg) ![NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cEVeMWwQL.jpg) ![NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tg2Jx-xxL.jpg) ![NH-U12A, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c+sReRCtL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: As soon as noctua makes the nh-u12a in black, they will have my money.** A: I for one am proud of my fugly-brown noctua fans that I use exclusively in my build (i will admit the 2x 3000rpm industrial nh-f12s on my morpheus ii 1080ti are a bit much, but i have an insane overclock on it it to keep it current until 30 series gpus sell for retail cost.) I am so proud, in fact, that I used my RGB to highlight these fnas a primary feature :) They tell all who see them that I take my cooling seriously, but am not a fanatic hydro-cultist or other dangerous sociopath. A liquid cooling setup is just asking for trouble. Every dam will fail, given time. Sooner with human error. My ryzen 5950x will arrive tomorrow, I look forward to testing my nh-uh12a on it combined with the new nt-h2 thermal paste I already haveat the ready. Other people have already proven it viable, though any short-coming will be addressed with this cooler and liquid metal thermal compound (I would buy the d15, but my case is about 2mm shy of having room) **Q: Will we get a chromax version of the new fans to use with the cooler?** A: Yes, but that is still far away - it's not so easy to change colour on those fans as the material is rather delicate. **Q: What is the likelihood that the weight of this will cause the board to bend?** A: I bought this for a new build as a replacement for my larger, older model NH-D14. I don't see any bending or visual flex with the NH-D14 after 9 years of horizontal mount on the same motherboard, and that is a tank of a cooler. Premium air coolers are just plain big, and I had this same concern with my build all those years ago. Just make sure your motherboard is tightened down securely and it will be just fine. **Q: Is the thermal paste preapplied?** A: No, but they send you a tube of Noctua paste with it. It's good stuff and there is enough for more than one application. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Cooler, but Expensive. Extremely Quiet *by J***E on April 19, 2019* Can't say enough good things about this cooler, with the one draw back being that it is very pricey. However, it does come with 2 of Noctua's new NF-12Ax25 fans which by themselves are $30 each. So the actual heatsink is only 1/3 the total price and is a consideration when looking at the cost/value proposition. Heatsink: The heatsink itself is very good. Has 7 heatpipes which is the most I've seen in a 120mm tower cooler. It also doesn't cover/block any of my ram slots (even on my mini-ITX board) with the fans mounted. My Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO with the fan mounted would still cover the first ram slot, so I'm not sure how Noctua managed to pull this off as according to the specs the Noctua bare heatsink is 7-8mm wider than the Coolermaster. Mounting system is typical Noctua SecureFirm and fantastic. Fans: The 2 included fans are Noctua's new fans that took them 3 years to develop. There's never been so much hype on a fan than these, and you should read up on why it took so long to develop, it's an interesting article. What I can say after using them is that they are much quieter at a given RPM than my other high performance fans. I have to put my ear with in an inch or two to hear them under normal operation (about 50%-60% speed is where they normally running at) and they are barely audible at 100% when they spin up to full speed when I first turn on my PC. Note that the fans have pretty short power cables, and the heatsink does not include extension cables like you get if you purchase the fans separately. Performance: I am using one fan on the heatsink in a push configuration and the other fan as a case exhaust fan about one inch away from the heatsink. So it's similar to the intended push/pull configuration, but with a small gap between. Under 100% synthetic load my delidded i7 7700k runs in the high 50s low 60s degrees Celsius at ~1.3v vCore and ambient temp of 24C (75F). Under real word gaming load, the CPU was running at an average 48C with occasional short spikes into the 50s. All this in a very small, but well ventilated ~13L mini-itx case. This is fantastic performance and rivals bigger coolers like the Noctua D15 but is so much easier to fit in a small mini-itx case. Overall: I think the performance of this cooler is the best you can get at this size point. Compared to my Hyper 212 EVO, it performs better, is quieter under load, doesn't cover my RAM, and has a MUCH better mounting system. All this comes at a price, it's considerably more expensive than a Hyper 212 EVO. But in my opinion it's worth it if you aren't on an extremely tight budget. Noctua products are premium products, the best of the best, and the quality shows both in performance and ease of installation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing choice for air cooling, well worth the cost. *by C***. on February 1, 2023* Decided to go with air cooling over an AIO for my Ryzen 9 5900X, against my better judgement. However, I haven't come to regret the decision. I've never seen temps go over 80 during heavy load/gaming sessions (and the times it has have been very rare), and during idle or light/medium loads, it stays in the 30s. I expect this to work even better with any lower-end chips. The noise level is very quiet, especially during those lighter workloads. Couple this cooler with Noctua's case fans and you're golden. Obviously you'll be hearing it when the CPU does reach those high temps during heavier loads. The cooler comes with all the adapters and anything else you need for installation depending on your CPU manufacturer. Installation was very easy, though one of my screws did have a bit of trouble going through at first. And on my particular unit, the cooler itself is just ever-so-slightly rotated. It's very hard to even notice as the rotation is so light, and it has not affected performance as far as I can tell. Appears to only be a cosmetic issue. Aside from that negative, if you can even call it one, this cooler is perfect and well worth the buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Noctua legend lives on! *by C***2 on November 21, 2025* Best temperature control of any air CPU cooler I’ve ever purchased!💯 This replaced a prior Noctua cooler, the NH-D15S, which in its right was great too. But this one ships with faster & slimmer 120mm fans & able to clear many tall RAM kits (the NH-D15S was good for the latter too), and is quieter, even on Performance Mode with some MB’s. The fans runs in full mode to 2,000 rpm, but typically slows in Performance Mode (best option). This mode allows for great control depending upon load. BTW, these are better fans than the earlier, thicker model which it replaced, the airflow is superior in both speed & lower. The cooler itself, while single tower versus dual, does an excellent job, keeping a Ryzen 7 9700X in the middle 30’s to mid 50C range during normal usage. Gaming and other high intensive usage may mean higher temperatures, but not overwhelmingly so. Just be sure to check compatibility on the Noctua site. This model is standing with their top line coolers when it comes to getting the job done. One warning, make sure your case is deep enough. Mine was a mid tower model (NZXT H5, I believe), those with mini towers need to look at a different model. I’m happy, despite the price increase. Not much we can control about this. We either pay or go for lower quality, period. 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