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The NH-U12A chromax.black CPU cooler is the 100% black version of the award-winning Noctua NH-U12A high-end silent cooler. Retaining the asymmetrical design of the single tower heatsink and using NF-A12x25 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-U12A concept of cleverly combining cooling performance, silence and incredible RAM / case / PCIe compatibility. With its black-clad heatsink and black fan, chromaxNT-H1 version and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-U12A chromax.black is the perfect choice for users looking for a highly compatible 120mm fan that can compete with 140mm models and offer cooling performance to match its great looks. Compatible with the Intel LGA 1700 socket, it supports Intel Core processors from the 12th generation onwards.
The NH-U12A chromax.black is black from head to toe: the radiator, fans, silentblocks, mounting clips and accessories are all black. This makes it easy to create full black configurations or to combine with other colour themes.Thanks to a completely new and cleverly designed 7 heatpipes, a 37% larger heat sink area (compared to the NH-U12S) and a more compact design, the NH-U12S can be used in a wide range of applications.The NH-U12A pushes the limits of the 120mm format to match or even surpass many 140mm fans.
The NF-A12x25 is a new generation of ultra-optimised 120mm fan featuring Noctua's latest innovations in aerodynamics for unprecedented levels of cooling and silence. Leveraging the strengths of this high-end fan in a push/pull configuration is the key to the superb acoustic and thermal performance delivered by the NH-U12A.The high-end 120mm NF-A12 fan supplied with the NH-U12A is PWM-compatible and therefore benefits from automatic speed control via the motherboard: optimal performance or virtually inaudible depending on the processor's demands. In addition, to further reduce noise emissions, the maximum speed can be capped from 2000 to 1700 rpm by connecting the supplied low noise adapter.
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General information |
Product name |
Noctua NH-U12A Chromax Black |
Brand |
Noctua | |
Model |
NH-U12A CHROMAX.BLACK | |
Technical specifications |
Use |
Processor |
Processor support |
AMD AM4 | |
| Intel 1150 | ||
| Intel 1151 | ||
| Intel 1155 | ||
| Intel 1156 | ||
| Intel 1200 | ||
| Intel 1700 | ||
| AMD AM5 | ||
| Intel 1851 | ||
Color |
Black | |
Luminous |
No | |
Connector(s) |
4-pin Female | |
Ball bearing |
No | |
PWM |
Yes | |
Heat Pipe |
Yes | |
Adjustable speed |
No | |
Cooling type |
Ventirad (active) | |
Top Flow |
No | |
Dual tower |
No | |
Fan diameter |
120 mm | |
Max sound level |
22.6 dB | |
Minimum rotation speed |
450 RPM | |
Maximum rotation speed |
2000 RPM | |
Max airflow |
102.1 m³/h | |
Material(s) |
Aluminum | |
| Copper | ||
Use |
Office | |
| Gaming | ||
| Multimedia | ||
AIO radiator compatibility |
N/A | |
Dimensions |
Height (fan included) |
158 mm |
Width (fan included) |
125 mm | |
Depth (fan included) |
112 mm | |
Height |
158 mm | |
Width |
125 mm | |
Depth |
58 mm | |
Weight |
1220 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 2 years
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Legal warranty |
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Harmonised legal guarantee notice
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Safety Information |
Responsible person |
Noctua SAS |
Postal address |
62 Boulevard de l’Hôpital 75013 Paris France | |
Electronic Address |
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Product referenced on 27 Oct 2021
After seeing some excellent reviews online, I decided to opt for this fan for my AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The performance is very good. I had a few issues with installation and aligning the screws, but eventually got it right. The packaging is very good, as is the build quality of the fan. It also comes with a tube of thermal paste.
I opted for this Noctua to cool my processor (i7 8700) even more, and I'm completely satisfied! With Be Quiet! Pure Wings III case fans, the temperature dropped to between 7 and 8 degrees when idle, and more than 10 degrees when gaming.
A moment in time with a major problem. The shop redirected me to this one for my streamer caster use!
Go without problem
The mat is rolled up in the box and it takes a few days for it to take the shape of the desk. But that's not a big problem. The problem is that the edge of the mat comes off a bit where my wrist is most of the time.
After 1 month of use, this Noctua is very quiet indeed and cools my processor really well.
It's pretty easy to fit too!
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