Testseek.com have collected 341 expert reviews of the Noctua NH-U12S CPU cooler and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Noctua NH-U12S CPU cooler.
August 2013
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The editors liked
Great performance
Upgrade-ability
Small Form Factor
Excellent Performance
Noctua Mounting System
Five Heatpipe Configuration
Dual Fan Options
Large Selection of Accessories
Available Colors
High Build Quality
Easy To Mount
Performance under all operating CPU and fan conditions
Build and machining quality of the cooler
Size compatibility with most motherboard configurations
Fan noise in all tested configurations
Manual quality
High performance
High quality
Compatible with tall memory modules
Quiet work
6-year warranty
Available accessories
Quiet even at max fan speed
Compatible with tall memory kits
Reasonable price
Excellent Build Quality
All Black Version
Size (Zero Interference)
Very Good Cooling Efficiency (For The Size)
Dual Fan Solution
Bundle
6 Years Warranty
Excellent cooling performance
Very low noise levels
Adjustable cooler base
Very quiet
Extras included for adding another fan
Very well made cooler
Great warranty
Small size for greater compatibility
Thin profile allows for large style ram use
Fairly easy installation
Noctua engineering
Highlevel engineering
Noise/Performance ratio beats anything out there
Premium technologies incrementally add up to great performance
Great performance in a standard 120mm cooler package
Compact size
Easy to install
Quiet operation
Accessories for every situation
excellent performance
Dead silent
Excellent price
The complete package
N00bfriendly and solid mounting system
No need to pair it with a second NFF12 fan for dual setup
Generous amount of NTH1 thermal paste
Mediumtolarge memory kit friendly
Uptodate Motherboard compatibility list
The metal case badg
Extremely quiet
Great performance for its size
Exceptional build quality
Anti-vibration fan mounts
Can mount a second fan
Six-year warranty
Dead Silent Fan/Low Power consumption (0.6W)
Super Easy to install thanks to the SecuFirm 2
Top-Notch Packaging and Accessories
Great Memory Compatibility Clearance
6 Year Warranty/MTBF 150
000 hours PWM fan
Amazing thermal c
Good performance
Easy installation
Quality made
Extras included
The editors didn't like
Size
Compatibility on our test system
Would have expected better overclocking performance (blame Ryzen)
Price (For Some)
Identical Fan Specifications With Normal Models
Slight Increase In CPU Cooler Size
Price to performance ratio
Cooler heat pipe width should fit
But may be tight
Nothing worth to mention
Premium pricing
Love-it-or-hate-it traditional Noctua color scheme
Price might be a bit high to some
Other manufacturers have developed better fan mounting systems
Lives in the shadow of the larger NHU14S…
…I still can't get over the color scheme…
$59.90 is more than many will want to pay for an air cooler
Published: 2013-08-04, Author: George , review by: hitechlegion.com
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Abstract: Video Review: The Noctua NH-U12S CPU Air Cooler is one of the better smaller CPU coolers around. It has a copper baseplate, many copper heatpipes, lots aluminum fins and one large fan, but another can be added. Also, it's well constructed, they inclu...
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Published: 2013-06-12, Author: Tony , review by: proclockers.com
Abstract: There are a lot of companies out there making coolers for desktop processors nowadays. Using aftermarket coolers is a mainstream wherein you get better cooling which helps improve the lifespan of your computer. When looking at the selection today, you wou...
Excellent cooling performance, Very quiet, Extras included for adding another fan, Very well made cooler, Great warranty, Small size for greater compatibility, Thin profile allows for large style ram use, Fairly easy installation
Abstract: Noctua is a highly regarded brand in the overclocking community and they have been ever since the release of the NH-D14 heatsink. The D14 pushed the limits of what an air-cooled heatsink could be, but it did have compatibility issues with larger memo...
Extremely quiet, Great performance for its size, Easy to install, Exceptional build quality, Anti-vibration fan mounts, Can mount a second fan, Six-year warranty
Price, Lacks second fan, Colors not for everyone
The Noctua NH-U12S has an MSRP of $64.99. Extremely quiet Great performance for its size Easy to install Exceptional build quality Anti-vibration fan mounts Can mount a second fan Six-year warranty Price Lacks second fan Colors not for everyone 9.2 The No...
Abstract: You know, I was just thinking anno the year 2013 there really aren't bad performing coolers produced anymore. For every segment and budget you can find something you need. The market stabilized and within the entire range and scope of heatpipe based coole...
Abstract: When you think of CPU air cooling, one name tends to stand out immediately for their exceptional quality, awesome performance and unusual styling. That's right, we're talking about Noctua . Noctua has been known for creating performance air cooling soluti...
The NH-U12S follows a long line of high performance heatsinks that have kept Noctua a premium brand over the years. As slimmer tower coolers go, the U12S is certainly the best choice we've encountered. It offers strong performance, a nice set of acces...
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Published: 2013-05-02, Author: Mark , review by: skratchwizpc.net
Abstract: Noctua introduce two new tower heatsinks, the NH-U series was released back in 2005 and today we have the new NH-U12S and NH-U14S on the SPC test bench. Let's get started!Noctua have provided us with some great products over the years, the NH-D14 heatsink...
