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❄️ Stay cool, stay silent, stay ahead — the ultimate black beast for your CPU!
The Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black is a premium 120mm single-tower CPU cooler featuring dual NF-A12x25 fans delivering 102.1 CFM airflow at a whisper-quiet 22.6 dB noise level. Designed for broad compatibility with Intel LGA1700/1200/115x/2011/2066 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets, it fits most tower cases without obstructing RAM or PCIe slots. The all-black chromax finish complements modern builds, while the SecuFirm2 mounting system and included NT-H1 thermal paste ensure easy installation. Trusted by professionals and backed by a 6-year warranty, it’s the go-to cooler for high-performance CPUs like Intel Core i9/i7 and AMD Ryzen 7000 series.





| ASIN | B098XP1Y38 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 102.1 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,236 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #100 in CPU Fans |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Brand Name | Noctua |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Cooling Method | CPU Cooler |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,956 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000245 |
| Importer Contact Information | Acro Engineering Company |
| Included Components | Mounting kit & Thermal Paste |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15.8L x 12.5W x 5.8H Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | CPU Air Cooler |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Noctua, Noctua |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Noctua |
| Material Type | copper,aluminium,nickel |
| Max Rotational Speed | 2500 RPM |
| Noise Level | 22.6 Decibels |
| Packer Contact Information | Nocuta |
| Power Connector Type | 3-Pin |
| Product Dimensions | 15.8L x 12.5W x 5.8H Centimeters |
| UPC | 768645700722 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 6 Year Manufuacturer Warranty |
M**L
Works better than expected
Works better that expected fits well with rgb ram too. For a hotter climate the cooling is better than AIO liquid cooler.
S**H
Performance and Noise Levels
The NH-U12A provides excellent cooling performance. 1. High-quality design and build 2. Very low noise levels 3. Good cooling performance , My cpu 12 gen I7 12700 .. If you’re willing to invest in quality, it’s a solid choice for your system. Cine bench test maximum temperature 67 to 71 . Room ambient temperature 40 centigrade . Overall very good cpu cooler .
G**A
Excellent cooling and heat dissipation. Best in tier for air coolers.
This is an excellent air cooler for powerful processors on resources intensive tasks. Installed on i9 13900, that took 20 mins watching youtube video with plain instructions. Check the specs of cabinet to ensure no space issues. I have Corsair 4000D accommodating this cooler easily. Results were astounding. On stress test CPU was stable at 80 degree Celsius and on ordinary usage it was below 35. Does the job perfect.
A**R
Terrible value on Amazon.
This is a scam at best. Nothing justifies a price of ₹20000+ on a product that costs only ₹10000 on other stores. The product is excellent (the price feels like a disrespect to the product and the Noctua brand), but sellers on Amazon are ripping you off. Please do not buy this on Amazon when it costs 50% less on PrimeABGB or Elitehubs. Even if you import it yourself you will save ₹4000. Amazon needs a reality check to curb insane price abuse done by sellers on the platform.
X**者
無音で、冷えて、黒くて、美しい 空冷の完成形
Ryzen 5 5600X のメインPCに使用しています。 半年以上使っていますが、結論は 「空冷の完成形」 だと思います。 ■ 静音性(驚異的) アイドル時は完全に無音。 高負荷時でもケースファンの音に埋もれてしまい、 耳を近づけてようやく「回ってるかな?」と分かる程度です。 静音性を重視するなら、これ以上は求める必要がありません。 ■ 冷却性能 5600Xでは完全に余裕があります。 ゲームやCinebenchなどの負荷でも温度が安定しており、 空冷でここまで冷えるのは本当に優秀だと思います。 ■ 取り付けやすさ SecuFirm2 の固定方式は相変わらず完璧です。 ネジの締め込みトルクも均一で、 「これ一生使えるな」と思わせる安定感があります。 ■ 外観 黒一色で統一されており、 ケース内の雰囲気が一気に引き締まります。 派手さはないのに存在感がある、絶妙なデザインです。 ■ 総評 空冷で迷っているなら、5600Xクラスではこれを選べば間違いありません。 “無音で強い空冷” を求める人には最適な一台です。
M**R
Einfach nur Cool
Ich wollte ursprünglich eine AiO-Wasserkühlung im neuen PC installieren, jedoch schreckten mich die Berichte über die auftretenden Mängel - in Bezug auf Aluminium und Kupfer mit den oftmals zu lesenden Verunreinigungen - ab. Also wieder zurück zu einer Luftkühlung. Nachdem die werkseitigen Lüfter des NAS eines berühmten Herstellers ebenfalls durch Noctua Lüfter ersetzt wurden und diese jahrelang einwandfrei funktionierten, griff ich erneut zu Noctua. Dieser CPU-Kühler ist für manche ästhetisch nicht die erste Wahl, jedoch kühltechnisch TOP. Die Installation des CPU-Kühlers ist einfach und auch für Laien mit der deutschsprachigen und bebilderten Anleitung mehr als spielend umsetzbar. Eine Wärmeleitpaste, ein Schraubendreher sowie alle benötigten Materialien gehören zum Lieferumfang. Ein Ryzen 5 8500 G wird unter Windows 11 auf 32 °C heruntergekühlt. Der Lüfter ist in einem ASUS TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB PC-Gehäuse praktisch (natürlich subjektiv) nicht hörbar. Preislich ist der CPU-Kühler natürlich hoch angesiedelt, jedoch solltet ihr dem Preis nicht unbedingt den Vorrang geben, wenn man auf die kommenden Sommertemperaturen denkt und eine Klimaanlage nicht vorhanden ist. Für mich ist dieser CPU-Kühler von Noctua die erste Wahl, wenn es sich um Kühlsysteme im PC-Bereich dreht. Eine klare Kaufempfehlung und alle Sterne von mir für diesen wirklich "coolen" CPU-Kühler.
A**D
Works on ryzen 7950x3d 💪
Amazed that is keeping my ryzen 7950x3d cool .
J**D
Buy It & Thank Me Later
First thing you need to know is that I do not write reviews lightly or even at all really, but I was really blown away by the performance of this CPU cooler and I felt like I needed to let people know to just pull the trigger on it and don't think twice. I also am not paid or associated in any way with Noctua. It improved my thermals by over 40° C. I had a 3 year old Lian Li 360 AIO that was showing it's age. I have a great Fractal case and it moves a ton of air. I also am running a i9-12900k which is power hungry at all moments and tends to run hot. I did not know there was a problem with temps until my computer shut down while I had a game open and I wasn't home. My computer shut down on it's own, warning that the CPU temps are way to high and that it shut down. I was unable to restart my computer for about 15 minutes and my AIO felt pretty warm near the CPU. I started seeing artificing after a OCCT stress test. So I started first with trying the two main things which were replace thermal paste and try and reorient my tubes so they face down. Well I could not do the tubes down due to no flexibility in the tubes, so I knew there was a reason why I put them near the top of the AIO. I replaced thermal paste, and it did not do anything. So I replaced with this cooler and man, it has far exceeded my expectations. It is so quiet even under load, I cannot tell it's running. Install was overall pretty easy, but just be careful and follow directions closely. There is a lot of value for the money. It is overall more expensive than a competitive AIO, but I digress. I know Noctua's quality, so I expected nothing less. I thought I would need the G2 since I have that power hungry i9-12900k, but I needed to ensure clearance of the RAM. The size is great to clear ram, it still has a little space. So I'm glad I compensated for that and did my research beforehand. The quality is top notch, and it looks great inside of my case. Worse case scenario, I spent a little more money, but air cooling just makes sense for my particular build since it's literally built to move a ton of air. I may have to replace the fans in like 7 years, but that'll still be cheaper than buying another pump that will eventually fail in 3 years. I would do this over again 100x.
W**1
Bardzo dobre chłodzenie CPU - u mnie chłodzi i7 11700K
Przesyłka dotarła na czas. Prawidłowo zapakowana. Samo chłodzenie działa bardzo dobrze. i7 11700k podczas długiego grania nagrzewa się maksymalnie do około 70-75 stopni C. W większości gier temperatury są między 60 a 70 stopni C. Wiatraki w trakcie grania są słyszalne, ale nie uciążliwe. To moje drugie chłodzenie od Noctua i spisuje się bardzo dobrze.
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