Noctua NH-U12S Multi Socket Chromax Black CPU Cooler

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 SecuFirm2™ 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.

Cooler Specification

Socket compatibility Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 and AMD AM5, AM4

(Current socket compatibility applies to all coolers purchased since Q4 2021. For older coolers, please refer to this chart.)

• 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

• NSPR 129

• Max. TDP see NSPR

• Fan compatibility 120x120x25

• Scope of delivery

• Black NH-U12S heatsink

• NF-F12 PWM chromax.black premium fan

• NA-RC6 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 @ 20% PWM (+/-20%) 300 RPM

• Max. airflow 93,4 m³/h

• Max. airflow with L.N.A. 74,3 m³/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