All stock codes associated to this product
NH-U12S-CH-BK, NHU12SCHBK
Noctua NH-U12S Chromax Black
Overview
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 SecuFirm2â„¢
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.
Features
Award-winning NH-U12S cooler
Tens of thousands of enthusiast users all over the world swear by the
NH-U12Ss 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, its 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
Noctuas 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 Noctuas 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
Noctuas 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-U12Ss fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee
a superior thermal interface that doesnt deteriorate even after many years of
usage.
6-year manufacturers 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.
Specifications
Cooler
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 |
see CPU
compatibility list |
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 |
Warranty |
6
Years |
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 m/h |
Max.
airflow with L.N.A. |
74,3 m/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 |