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
Great product design, Effective performance at relatively low noise levels, Supports square and narrow socket types, Two fans and y-cable included, Fits dual-socket boards without issues,
None, Neutral, None, Noctua NH-U12S DX-3647 (LGA3647) CPU Cooler Review,
The short answer is yes. Whether you're building a one or two-socket server with LGA3647 chips, the NH-U12S DX-3647 will do an awesome job. It will keep your chips well within optimal operating temperature, even when they're taxed to the maximum.ProsGreat...
Published: 2018-09-14, Author: Mike , review by: eteknix.com
Abstract: Noctua is one of the best-known names in terms of cooling solutions and system fans. They arguably have one of the best reputations in the industry for providing an excellent product that never fails to impress. Whenever we have reviewed one of their cool...
Excellent cooling performance, Very low noise levels, Adjustable cooler base
Premium pricing, Love-it-or-hate-it traditional Noctua color scheme
Just like the original NH-U12S, the Threadripper-ready Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3 is poised as a long-term, benchmark CPU cooler for AMD enthusiasts.9/10$69.90AmazonMOREBest CPU CoolingMOREHow To Choose A CPU CoolerMOREAll Cooling Content...
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Published: 2018-06-19, Author: Mike , review by: eteknix.com
Bullet-proof Noctua Design, Excellent Performance Figures, Exceptionally low noise output, Possibly the best air cooler you can buy if size is a factor,
None, Neutral, Not everyone likes Noctua’s brand colors, but that shouldn’t detract from their excellent design and performance, Noctua NH-U12S Air CPU Cooler Review,
While we have nothing but good things to say about Noctua here at eTeknix, the brand will always struggle to win everyone over. We have often made the argument that while their air coolers are a little more expensive than alternatives, their performance f...
Published: 2018-06-13, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: Which processor cooler is the best? The choices are overwhelming. Hardware.Info to the rescue! We test no less than 49 different coolers in a consistent test environment producing very reliable results...
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Published: 2018-01-31, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: Which processor cooler is the best? The choices are overwhelming. Hardware.Info to the rescue! We test no less than 49 different coolers in a consistent test environment producing very reliable results. After reading this you will know which fan will blow...
Award based on the best balance between the thermal and the acoustic performance.I am thankful to Noctua for giving me the opportunity to review their NH-U12S.Related Posts:Noctua Chromax line fans, cables and heatsink coversNoctua NH-U14S U-Type Tower C...
If you want to overclock your processor, you'll pretty much be forced to buy a relatively expensive cooler. The best CPU air cooler at the moment is the Noctua NH-U14S , as it cools more efficiently than any other model. The price reflects its performan...
