- Review -

31.05.2022 Vortez.net

As on previous occasions, we’ve been impressed by what Noctua has to offer in their latest product, the NH-D12L. The NH-D12L retains the signature design that Noctua are well-known for. Just one look at this cooler and you instantly know who the manufacturer is. The build quality and attention to detail is outstanding, something we’ve come to love over the years of reviewing Noctua’s products. Cooling and acoustic performance are fundamental to a CPU cooler and the most obvious traits that the end user is seeking from such a product. We’re pleased to report that in both aspects, the NH-D12L exceeds expectations. In the thermal performance it delivered excellent results while maintaining reasonably low RPM, and even at the peak fan speed of 1148 RPM, we recorded just 36 dBa – the lowest figure from all the coolers we have tested lately.

"If you’re on the hunt for an outstanding 120mm CPU cooler which has the added bonus of being shorter for better case compatibility then the NH-D12L is the perfect candidate." (David Mitchelson, Vortez.net)