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product_id: 187330066
title: "NH-U12S chromax.black"
brand: "noctua"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 120mm NF-F12 Focused Flow fan Sleek all-black stealth design SecuFirm2 mounting system NH-U12S chromax.black

**Brand:** noctua
**Price:** R5225
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Cool in Black, Quiet in Power — Own the Silence, Rule the Performance

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NH-U12S chromax.black by noctua
- **How much does it cost?** R5225 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/187330066-nh-u12s-chromax-black)

## 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

- • **Compact Compatibility:** Slim 158mm height fits most tower cases without blocking RAM or PCIe slots.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM fan deliver peak cooling with near-silent acoustics.
- • **Premium Build & Warranty:** Copper heatpipes, nickel plating, and 6-year warranty ensure lasting reliability.
- • **Universal Socket Support:** Effortless installation on Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115x & AMD AM5/AM4 platforms.
- • **Award-Winning Cooling Performance:** Over 200 international accolades prove unmatched thermal efficiency.

## Overview

The Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black is a premium, award-winning 120mm tower CPU cooler featuring a sleek all-black design, five copper heatpipes, and the renowned NF-F12 fan with PWM and Low-Noise Adaptor for whisper-quiet operation. Its slim 158mm profile ensures broad compatibility with most ATX and Micro-ATX cases without obstructing RAM or PCIe slots. Equipped with the SecuFirm2 mounting system and high-end NT-H1 thermal paste, it supports a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets. Backed by a 6-year warranty, it delivers exceptional cooling performance favored by professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Buy Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, Quiet High-Performance Tower CPU Cooler | 158mm Height, Low-Noise Cooling, 5 Heatpipes, For Intel & AMD, 120mm Fan, 100% RAM Compatibility, Rich Accessory Kit: CPU Cooling Fans - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Easy to install - Maintains Excellent Thermals - As Most people that are currently buying this are most likely fans of Linus Tech Tips on YouTube, the LTT edition is pretty sweet in my opinion, the additional orange anti-vibration pads and the LTT stickers and badge are great. This is my first time reviewing a product that i have purchased on desertcart and i felt that i needed to do just that, because this cooler aside from being the LTT edition, is the best CPU cooler that i personally have ever bought. i have built a couple of computers before and i'm not one of the ones who goes for all the overclocking and max speed that some people will do. i put this NH-U12S Chromax Black on my computer that i built in 2016, a Gigabyte 990FX ATX Motherboard with an AMD FX6350 Black Edition processor, in a Corsair Carbide Air 540 case. Unlike most of the recent CPU's that have came out in the last year or so that only use 65 to 90 Watts of power, the FX6350 is rated at 125 watts, and therefore gets quite toasty under full load. as of writing this i have been working my CPU to the max pretty frequently lately as i have found the joy in having my own Plex Server and using my PC to rip and encode my collection of old dvd's. with the stock cooler that came with my CPU, sitting there just idle (nothing running) it was staying around the 50C (122F) range , when running Handbrake to encode video, all cores on the CPU at 99% load, i was getting temps in the 80C - 90C (176F-195F) range and a max of 95C (203F) a couple of times on really long encodes. after installing the NH-U12S Chromax Black, i can't say enough about how well this thing works, it cut my CPU temps far more than i was expecting, now at idle running right around the 24C (75F) mark and i have seen it dip to 19C (66F) once. Now running Handbrake to do the same encode jobs i have not seen the CPU get past 50C (122F) at all. All of this is with what came in the box, no extra fan or anything just the 1 that came with it, and did i mention that this thing is stupidly quiet as well? i have my PC about 2 feet from me and it is about chest level when sitting in a chair and i can't hear it at all even when computer is under load. For my next PC build or for a friend/family member build, i will definitely be buying more Noctua Products, if the NH-U12S Chromax Black is still available at that time i will be buying another one hands down. hopefully this review is helpful to someone trying to make a decision
Review: Where to start?? The hype is real! Very happy i went with this instead of water cooling! - Was debating forever to go air cooled vs water cooled. I was this close to getting water cooled because i did not like the big bulky plus ugly color air coolers. Until the pros didn't outweigh the cons for aio anymore. The pros for me on aio were sleeker looking, quiter, lower temps. The cons ,extra point of failure, possible leak, extra ui software that could possibly slow down my system/ use unnecessary resources. So i was already on the fence on air coolers just for the damn aio software ur forced to install. Then i saw many videos(including linus tech tips) where they show performance was almost on par with aio vs air coolers As well as other videos where the aio actually got louder than air coolers as they reved up(witch is the whole point of getting a damn water cooler is cause u think there suppose to be quieter but there not once they rev up) so after that there really was no pros anymore for aio. What sealed the deal for me was this beautiful all black edition noctua. Aswell as this mode is not so big as there flagship cooler(i didnt want something too bulky). Performance is great on my i7 4790k on stock turbo boost 4.4ghz (27 degrees on idle and when gaming around 40-50) aswell as the tinnitus the stock cpu cooler would cause is non existence anymore. The fact i can use my computer again without my ears ringing like crazy, alone are worth the price. It almost feels like a new computer. It feels and sounds quieter and more premium and i couldn't be happier. Def one of the best upgrades ive done for my pc.

## Features

- Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes
- Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards
- Renowned, award-winning NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet 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 | B07Y88BNYZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #199 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Brand Name | Noctua |
| CPU Socket | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 and AMD AM5, AM4 |
| Cooler Heatsink Compatibility | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 and AMD AM5, AM4 |
| Cooler Heatsink Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 5,767 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 6 years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000177 |
| Included Components | NH-U12S chromax.black |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.92"L x 2.8"W x 6.22"H |
| Item Highlight | 158mm Height, Low-Noise Cooling, 5 Heatpipes, For Intel & AMD, 120mm Fan, 100% RAM Compatibility, Rich Accessory Kit |
| Item Weight | 580 g |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Model | NH-U12Schromaxblack |
| Mounting Type | CPU cooler mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Part Number | NH-U12S CH.BK |
| Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 2.8"W x 6.22"H |
| UPC | 841501100178 |
| Warranty Description | 6 year manufacturer’s warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Noctua
- **Cooler Heatsink Compatibility:** Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 and AMD AM5, AM4
- **Cooler Heatsink Material:** Copper, Aluminium
- **Item Weight:** 580 g
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.92"L x 2.8"W x 6.22"H

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to install - Maintains Excellent Thermals
*by C***Y on December 20, 2019*

As Most people that are currently buying this are most likely fans of Linus Tech Tips on YouTube, the LTT edition is pretty sweet in my opinion, the additional orange anti-vibration pads and the LTT stickers and badge are great. This is my first time reviewing a product that i have purchased on amazon and i felt that i needed to do just that, because this cooler aside from being the LTT edition, is the best CPU cooler that i personally have ever bought. i have built a couple of computers before and i'm not one of the ones who goes for all the overclocking and max speed that some people will do. i put this NH-U12S Chromax Black on my computer that i built in 2016, a Gigabyte 990FX ATX Motherboard with an AMD FX6350 Black Edition processor, in a Corsair Carbide Air 540 case. Unlike most of the recent CPU's that have came out in the last year or so that only use 65 to 90 Watts of power, the FX6350 is rated at 125 watts, and therefore gets quite toasty under full load. as of writing this i have been working my CPU to the max pretty frequently lately as i have found the joy in having my own Plex Server and using my PC to rip and encode my collection of old dvd's. with the stock cooler that came with my CPU, sitting there just idle (nothing running) it was staying around the 50C (122F) range , when running Handbrake to encode video, all cores on the CPU at 99% load, i was getting temps in the 80C - 90C (176F-195F) range and a max of 95C (203F) a couple of times on really long encodes. after installing the NH-U12S Chromax Black, i can't say enough about how well this thing works, it cut my CPU temps far more than i was expecting, now at idle running right around the 24C (75F) mark and i have seen it dip to 19C (66F) once. Now running Handbrake to do the same encode jobs i have not seen the CPU get past 50C (122F) at all. All of this is with what came in the box, no extra fan or anything just the 1 that came with it, and did i mention that this thing is stupidly quiet as well? i have my PC about 2 feet from me and it is about chest level when sitting in a chair and i can't hear it at all even when computer is under load. For my next PC build or for a friend/family member build, i will definitely be buying more Noctua Products, if the NH-U12S Chromax Black is still available at that time i will be buying another one hands down. hopefully this review is helpful to someone trying to make a decision

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where to start?? The hype is real! Very happy i went with this instead of water cooling!
*by G***1 on March 1, 2020*

Was debating forever to go air cooled vs water cooled. I was this close to getting water cooled because i did not like the big bulky plus ugly color air coolers. Until the pros didn't outweigh the cons for aio anymore. The pros for me on aio were sleeker looking, quiter, lower temps. The cons ,extra point of failure, possible leak, extra ui software that could possibly slow down my system/ use unnecessary resources. So i was already on the fence on air coolers just for the damn aio software ur forced to install. Then i saw many videos(including linus tech tips) where they show performance was almost on par with aio vs air coolers As well as other videos where the aio actually got louder than air coolers as they reved up(witch is the whole point of getting a damn water cooler is cause u think there suppose to be quieter but there not once they rev up) so after that there really was no pros anymore for aio. What sealed the deal for me was this beautiful all black edition noctua. Aswell as this mode is not so big as there flagship cooler(i didnt want something too bulky). Performance is great on my i7 4790k on stock turbo boost 4.4ghz (27 degrees on idle and when gaming around 40-50) aswell as the tinnitus the stock cpu cooler would cause is non existence anymore. The fact i can use my computer again without my ears ringing like crazy, alone are worth the price. It almost feels like a new computer. It feels and sounds quieter and more premium and i couldn't be happier. Def one of the best upgrades ive done for my pc.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beast of a cooler. Both functional and gorgeous.
*by A***R on January 25, 2021*

I bought this to replace the stock cooler for the i7 9700f that came in my prebuilt. The product was packaged beautifully, with a small box for mounting hardware, thermal paste and a few other accessories in the top. There was a large box containing the cooler itself in the bottom. (edited) The installation took about 2 hours (mind you, I am new at upgrading computers) and would have taken a lot less time if I had realized initially that the back panel of my PC case was removable and had a cutout allowing me to access the rear of my motherboard. Noctua provides very well written and clear instructions for how to mount this cooler. In the box, you will find instructions for both Intel and AMD platforms. If you're building a system and you know what you're doing, it'll probably take no more than 10-15 minutes for you to put this cooler in. If you're swapping a cooler like me and have no clue what to do, you'll get by with the instructions in 1-2 hours, maybe faster. (edited) As for noise, when my system is idling, I don't hear this cooler at all. At full load, it ramps up to about 1200RPM, but the noise level remains minimal and it is certainly a huge improvement over my original cooler. Sound tests show it peaking at around 30 decibels, whereas my old cooler would top out around 55. The performance of this cooler is beyond anything I could have expected. My CPU used to idle at around 55C and would heat up to 88+ with my old stock cooler. Thanks to the NHU 12 S I am now seeing idle temps at 33C and peak temps no higher than 55. Overall , my system feels much more stable thanks to this upgrade. Lastly, this cooler is absolutely gorgeous. I've made a few upgrades since purchasing my prebuilt and I think it really pulls them all together. I did make the mistake of not measuring the inside of my case, however, and I failed to account for the raised position of the body of the cooler over the CPU. The heatsink has a couple of protrusions on the top of it which have prevented me from being able to place the glass panel back onto my case once I finished swapping coolers. My case is 19.61" x 7.28" x 16.57", so if your case has a similar width 7.28", you might want to consider buying the smaller NHU 9S cooler.

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