Testseek.com have collected 151 expert reviews of the Noctua NH-U12A CPU cooler and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Noctua NH-U12A CPU cooler.
May 2019
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Excellent Performance
Noctua Mounting System
Seven Heatpipe Solution
Wider Radiator Fin Array
Compact 120mm Design
Dual Fan Design
Excellent Build Quality
New Design (Zero Clearance Issues / Increased Surface Area)
Superior Cooling Efficiency (Top CPU Air Cooler in Our Charts)
Two 120mm PWM Fans in Push & Pull
Noise Levels
Easy Installation
Bundle
High performance
High quality
The best air cooling on the market
Quiet even at max fan speed
Compatible with tall memory kits
Good performance
Perfect socket clearance
Good noise profile
Exceptionally easy to install
Good build quality
No RGB will appeal to some
Exceptional warranty
High-quality design and build quality
Very low noise levels
Good cooling performance
Best performing air cooler we've tested on our AM4 system
Published: 2021-05-09, Author: HP , review by: relaxedtech.com
A good CPU cooler is one that offers a nice balance between cooling and noise performance. While the NZXT Kraken X63 is capable of delivering the best cooling performance, it is also significantly louder than the other coolers. The Kraken X63 is about 5°C...
Abstract: With the continuous advances of PC technology, test benches must be upgraded to keep up with the times. This is especially true for the testing of graphics cards, and while the need to constantly update and innovate is not as paramount for CPU coolers, t...
Published: 2020-07-28, Author: Mark , review by: neoseeker.com
Noctua has done it again! The NH-U12A performed exceptionally well in testing while maintaining a reasonable size and noise profile.The NH-U12A easily cleared the nearby RAM and motherboard components, and operated very efficiently when left to throttle b...
Abstract: Introduction Here at TBG, we have a thing for coolers. In fact, at this point, we've tested more coolers than any other PC component, with nearly 50 under our belt. That means we have a very good sense of what the best models are, and what makes for a gre...
High-quality design and build quality, Very low noise levels, Good cooling performance,
Premium price, Fan color is not conducive to themed builds
Premium cooling and unique presentation often dictates a premium price. The Noctua NH-U12A certainly checks each of those boxes, providing formidable thermal performance and a signature look, with a price tag of $100...
Excellent Performance, Noctua Mounting System, Seven Heatpipe Solution, Wider Radiator Fin Array, Compact 120mm Design, Dual Fan Design
Larger size may not fit all motherboards, Works best on systems with dual channel memory,
While the Noctua NH-U12A might be a new cooler the design has been around for quite some time. According to the Noctua website this is a 5th generation cooler indicating that there have been several versions released before it. Some of you may remember th...
Noctua NH-U12A performance:For the past several years I had the chance to test almost all of the coolers bearing the name Noctua and so far I was really impressed by only 2 models – Noctua U14s and Noctua U12s. Now, after I spent some time having fun wit...
Published: 2019-07-11, Author: E. , review by: anandtech.com
Noctua designed the NH-U12A to cover a very specific portion of the market – users that want a top-tier air cooler but are limited by the space available in their systems. Although this rarely is a concern for home users with high-end ATX tower cases, it...
If you have a computer case capable of fitting a heatsink that is 158mm tall, you may not find a better option than the NH-U12A. However, it has to be said that this heatsink costs an incredible $99.99, making it one of the most expensive heatsinks ever p...
