Noctua NH-L12S Low Profile CPU Cooler

Noctua NH-L12S Low Profile CPU Cooler

Brand NOCTUA | CL SKU 29970
$ 98 .99
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Based on the award-winning NH-L12

Having received more than 200 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines, the NH-L12 has become an established reference for low-profile 120mm top-flow coolers. Equipped with the new NF-A12x15 fan, the new S-version provides more flexibility and improved performance in low-profile mode.


Low-profile mode

Run with the NF-A12x15 fan installed underneath the fin stack, the NH-L12S stands only 70mm tall. The fan can be installed blowing upwards or blowing downwards in order to match the airflow direction inside the case.


High-clearance mode

Run with the NF-A12x15 fan installed on top, the NH-L12S provides extended clearance underneath the fin stack. This way, it is fully compatible with chipset coolers and RAM modules with heat-spreaders of up to 48mm in height (vs. 35mm in low-profile mode).


NF-A12x15 slim 120mm premium fan

Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic optimisations such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A12x15 is a premium-grade slim 120mm fan. Its outstanding efficiency allows the NH-L12S to provide even better performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan.

120x25mm fan support

The fan clips supplied with the NH-L12S work not only with the slim NF-A12x15 fan but also with 25mm thick 120mm fans. Users who have extra room inside their cases can thus boost the cooler’s performance by using a standard 120x25mm fan on top (increases total height to 95mm).


SecuFirm2™ mounting system

Noctua's SecuFirm2™ mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA1851, LGA1700 (since 2021), LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) as well as AMD AM4 and AM5 (since 2019), the SecuFirm2™ mounting included with the NH-L12S 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

Complying with the open SecuFirm™ standard, the cooler can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided by Noctua free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets.


NT-H1 thermal compound

Noctua's 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.

6-year manufacturer’s warranty

Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A12x15 features an MTTF rating of more than 150,000 hours and the entire NH-L12S package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.


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Note: There are some clearance issues with some heatsinks on some Motherboards. Please check your Motherboard that you will be using against the official Noctua compatibility list before purchasing.

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UPC

841501100055

Category

Cooling - CPU

Brand

Noctua

Part Number

NH-L12S

Warranty

6-Year Warranty

Heatsink

Socket Compatibility

AM4 ;

AM5 ;

LGA115X ;

LGA1200 ;

LGA1700

Heatsink Weight

390 g

Form Factor

Low Profile ;

Top Flow

Cold Plate Material

Nickel-Plated Copper

Maximum TDP

165 W

Height (with fan)

70 mm

Included Thermal Paste

Noctua NT-H1

Fans

Size

120mm

Fans

1

Maximum RPM

1850 RPM

Minimum RPM

450 RPM

Airflow

55.44 CFM

Acoustical Noise

23.9 dB

Connector

4-Pin PWM