# Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) For Desktop

- Category: CPU Cooler
- Brand: Noctua
- Model: NH-U12Achromaxblack
- Part number: NH-U12A chromax.black
- Price (US): $119.95
- Price last checked: 2026-08-07
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 989 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 6 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/cpu-cooler/noctua-nh-u12achromaxblack-nh-u12a-chromax-black/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Model | NH-U12Achromaxblack |
| FAN RPM | 450 to 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 18.8 to 22.6 dBA |
| Number of Fans | 2 |
| Water Cooled | No |
| Color | Black |

## Key Features

- Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
- Top-tier performance in 120mm size for excellent compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX & Micro-ATX motherboards
- Dual state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)

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