NH-U12A chromax.black

High-end 120mm single tower cooler

140mm class performance, 120mm size

Can match or even outperform many larger coolers

Dual NF-A12x25 fans

With PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors

chromax.black edition

With a black coated heatsink and chromax.black fans

Product line:

The NH-U12A chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U12A premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven asymmetrical single-tower heatsink design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-U12A’s successful formula of fusing best-in-class 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 fans 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-U12A chromax.black is a deluxe choice for customers who seek a highly compatible 120mm heatsink that can rival the performance of 140mm units and looks just as great as it cools.

Chip.pl•Michał Andruszkiewicz

“Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black mimo wysokiej ceny jest moim zdaniem wartym polecenia produktem. Może wydajność nie jest najwyższa spośród chłodzeń powietrzem, ale wyniki po normalizacji są już bardzo dobre. Dodatkowo kupując ją nie potrzebujecie dużej ...”

HWCooling.net•Pavel Sekerka

“...a top-notch cooler that offers high cooling effectiveness and excellent build quality”

modding.fr•Bertrand Curras

“Nous en avons tous rêvé, Noctua l’a fait!”

NikKTech.com•Nik Kastrantas

“You’re not only getting one of the highest performance CPU air coolers around, you’re also getting one that features excellent build quality and low noise levels at full load. On top of those add the 6-year limited warranty and all the extra chromax ...”

FunkyKit.com•Bartosz Waluk

“The NH-U12A chromax.black is the top choice for any gaming PC and deserves our Editor’s Choice Award!”

El Chapuzas Informático•Iván Martínez

“El Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black es quizás el mejor disipador que ofrece la marca, pues sin ser el más potente (D15), tiene unas dimensiones mucho más versátiles que lo hacen compatible con prácticamente cualquier equipo. La combinación de sus dos ven...”

LanOC.org•Wes Compton

“They pack a lot into a small package and Noctua’s claim of getting 140mm cooler performance in a 120mm cooler package is true.”

EnosTech.com•Nauman Siddique

“This feature-rich cooling solution offers a better acoustic even in push/pull configuration, and good thermal performance which is further augmented by a 6-year warranty, and it comes recommended by us.”

Game2Gether.de•Alexander Schaaf

“Der Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black ist der perfekte CPU-Kühler für alle, deren Gehäuse nur Platz für 120 mm Lüfter bietet, man aber dennoch ein Maximum an Kühlleistung herausholen möchte. Auch mit übertakteten CPUs wird im Gamingeinsatz in fast allen B...”

Key features

140mm performance in 120mm size

Thanks to its completely revised, thoroughly optimised 7 heatpipe layout, 37% more fin surface area (as compared to the NH-U12S) and a dual fan push/pull configuration that uses the new, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans, the NH-U12A pushes the performance envelope in the 120mm class and can actually match or even outperform many 140mm sized coolers.

100% RAM compatibility on LGA1851/LGA1700 and AM4/AM5

Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-U12A does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA1851 / LGA1700 / LGA1200 / LGA115x and AMD AM4 / AM5 based motherboards, which ensures easy access to the modules and 100% compatibility with DIMMs that feature tall heat-spreaders.

Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibility

Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12A 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.

Colour-customisable

Using the optional NA-HC7 and NA-HC8 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-U12A chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.

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