- Model: NH-U12S CH.BK
NH-U12S CHROMAX.BLACK
The NH-U12S chromax.black
is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U12S premium-quality
quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven slim-tower heatsink design and
NF-F12 PWM fan, it stays true to the NH-U12S’s successful formula of fusing
excellent cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and outstanding
RAM, case and PCIe compatibility. At the same time, the chromax.black version
with its black fan and black coated heatsink combines these assets with a sleek
stealth look. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting
system, Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal
compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U12S
chromax.black is a premium choice for customers who seek a highly compatible
120mm heatsink that looks just as great as it cools.
Award-winning NH-U12S cooler
Tens of thousands of enthusiast users all over the world
swear by the NH-U12S’s
quality and performance. Recommended by more than 200 international hardware
websites and magazines, it is renowned as being one of the best 120mm coolers
on the market
chromax.black design
The NH-U12S chromax.black is black from head to toe:
Featuring a black coated heatsink, black fans 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.
Colour-customisable
Using the optional NA-HC1 and NA-HC2 heatsink
covers as well as the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue,
green, red, yellow, white), the NH-U12S chromax.black can be fully customised
to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.
100% RAM compatibility
Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the
NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This
gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and
guarantees 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans.*
Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibility
Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12S 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, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups.
NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow™ fan
Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications and
thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua's premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow™ 120mm
fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink
performance and surprising quietness of operation.
PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor
The NF-F12 120mm
fan supplied with the NH-U12S supports
PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard. In addition,
the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200rpm using the supplied
Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.
Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 (optional)
For users who want to achieve even better performance by
adding a second, optional NF-F12 PWM
chromax.black.swap fan to create a push/pull setup, the NH-U12S
includes fan clips and an extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads that
allow to off-set the rear fan by 5mm to improve acoustics in dual-fan mode.
SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system
Noctua’s SecuFirm2™ mounting systems have become synonymous
with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA1200,
LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) and LGA20xx (LGA2066, LGA2011-0,
LGA2011-3), as well as AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+) and FM1, the SecuFirm2™
mounting included with the NH-U12S is straightforward to install, provides
perfect contact pressure and will stand the test of time even under heavy use.
Compatibility with past and future sockets
Thanks to Noctua’s SecuFirm™ ecosystem, the NH-U12S can be
made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the
optional NM-I3 mounting
kit, which is provided free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will
also provide upgrade kits for future sockets, which makes the NH-U12S a safe
long-term investment.
NT-H1 thermal compound
Noctua’s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution
that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding
reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users
worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal
compounds.
Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins
With many heatsinks, the fins are press-fitted to the
heatpipes. Due to the different thermal expansion coefficients of copper and
aluminium, this fit can loosen over years of thermal cycling, which may lead to
reduced performance. By contrast, the NH-U12S’s fins are soldered to the
heatpipes in order to guarantee a superior thermal interface that doesn’t
deteriorate even after many years of usage.
6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-F12 features an MTTF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-U12S package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty.
Specification |
|
Socket compatibility |
Intel LGA2066,
LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 (Square ILM), LGA1200,
LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2,
FM2+ (backplate
required), AM4 |
Height (without fan) |
158 mm |
Width (without fan) |
125 mm |
Depth (without fan) |
45 mm |
Weight (without fan) |
580 g |
Height (with fan) |
158 mm |
Width (with fan) |
125 mm |
Depth (with fan) |
71 mm |
Weight (with fan) |
755 g |
Material |
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins),
soldered joints & nickel plating |
Max. TDP |
|
Fan compatibility |
120x120x25 |
Scope of delivery |
Black NH-U12S heatsink NF-F12 PWM chromax.black premium fan Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound Black SecuFirm2™ Mounting Kit Black anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 Noctua Metal Case-Badge |
FAN Specification |
Model : Noctua NF-F12 PWM chromax.black Bearing : SSO2 Max. rotational speed (+/- 10%) : 1500 RPM Max. rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) : 1200 RPM Min. rotational speed (PWM, +/-20%) : 300 RPM Max. airflow : 93,4 m³/h Max. airflow with L.N.A. : 74,3 m³/h Max. acoustical noise : 22,4 dB(A) Max. acoustical noise with L.N.A. : 18,6 dB(A) Voltage range : 12 V MTTF : > 150.000 h |
Warranty |
6 Years |
Note* |
Price, feature and specifications
are subject to change without notice. |