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NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition
Noctua’s classic NH-L12 has proven to be the best air cooling solution for Louqe’s award-winning Ghost S1 enclosure. With its single NF-B9 PWM 92mm fan, the new Ghost S1 edition is tailored for use in this case and has been updated with the latest SecuFirm2™ mounting hardware for all current mainstream sockets, including Intel LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM4, AM5. Topped off with Noctua’s further improved, second generation NT-H2 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition is the ideal choice for premium-grade quiet builds in the Louqe Ghost S1 chassis.
The NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition is a highly compact, quiet low-profile cooler designed for use in small form factor cases and HTPC environments. While it provides first-rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and or CPUs that create high heat loads. Please consult our CPU compatibility list to find out whether the NH-L12 is recommended for your CPU.
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Award-winning NH-L12 heatsink
With more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines, the original NH-L12 was one of the most successful low-profile CPU coolers ever built. With its top 120mm fan removed, it also proved to be an ideal choice for low-noise setups in the Ghost S1 chassis.
Special edition for the Ghost S1 case
Coming with a single 92mm fan, Noctua’s second generation NT-H2 thermal compound as well as the latest SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, the NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition has been customised to be an ideal companion for quiet high-end builds in Louqe’s award-winning Ghost S1 enclosure.
48mm RAM clearance
While the large NH-L12 heatsink extends beyond the socket zone and will overhang the RAM slots in most configurations, there is plenty of space underneath, so it is compatible with RAM modules of up to 48mm height.
PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors
The NF-B9 92mm fan supplied with the NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard: Full performance under load, virtually silent at idle! In addition, maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1600 to 1300rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.
SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system
Noctua's SecuFirm2™ mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA1851, LGA1700 (since 2021), LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) as well as AMD AM5 and AM4 (since 2019), the SecuFirm2™ mounting included with the NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition 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-L12 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-L12 a safe long-term investment.
NT-H2 next-gen thermal compound
For high-end builds in compact cases, every degree counts. This is why the NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition includes a tube of Noctua’s next-generation NT-H2 compound that provides even better performance than the award-winning NT-H1, allowing you to achieve the best possible cooling results.
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-L12’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. True to this legacy, the NH-L12 heatsink is built to last, and like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-B9 unit features an MTTF rating of more than 150,000 hours. The entire package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Product Details
Notes and warnings
The NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition is a highly compact, quiet low-profile cooler designed for use in small form factor cases and HTPC environments. While it provides first-rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and or CPUs that create high heat loads. Please consult our CPU compatibility list to find out whether the NH-L12 is recommended for your CPU.
Cooler Specification
Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 and AMD AM5, AM4
(Current socket compatibility applies to all coolers purchased since Q2 2022. For older coolers, please refer to this chart.)
(Current socket compatibility applies to all coolers purchased since Q2 2022. For older coolers, please refer to this chart.)
Height (without fan)
66 mm
Width (without fan)
128 mm
Depth (without fan)
150 mm
Weight (without fan)
410 g
Height (with fan)
66 mm
Width (with fan)
128 mm
Depth (with fan)
150 mm
Weight (with fan)
500 g
Material
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
78
Max. TDP
see NSPR
Fan compatibility
92x92x25mm
Scope of delivery
- NF-B9 PWM premium fan
- NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
- NT-H2 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2™ mounting kit
- Metal case badge
6 Years
FAN Specification
Model
Bearing
Max. rotational speed (+/- 10%)
1600 RPM
Max. rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%)
1300 RPM
Min. rotational speed @ 20% PWM (+/-20%)
300 RPM
64,3 m³/h
Max. acoustical noise
17,6 dB(A)
Max. acoustical noise with L.N.A.
13,1 dB(A)
Input power (max.)
0,96 W
Voltage range
12 V
MTTF
> 150.000 h
NA-STPG1- Thermal Paste Guard and Cleaning Set for AMD AM5 CPUs
- Pack contains 10 individually packed wipes
NM-M1-MP78 mounting kit- Torx®-based mounting upgrade kit for Noctua CPU coolers with 78mm mounting pitch
- Compatible with the latest AMD Ryzen (AM5 & AM4) and Intel Core sockets (LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156)
- Offset mounting option for AMD AM5
- NM-SD1 Torx® T20 screwdriver included
NM-i20xx Mounting-Kit- The NM-i20xx SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit makes Noctua CPU coolers compatible with Intel's LGA2011 and LGA2066 sockets.
NM-I3 Mounting-Kit- The NM-I3 SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit makes Noctua CPU coolers compatible with Intel's LGA775 & LGA1366 sockets.
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