# Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)

- Category: CPU Cooler
- Brand: Noctua
- Model: NH U12S 
- Part number: NH-U12S chromax.black
- Price (US): $99.95
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 4767 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 6 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/cpu-cooler/noctua-nh-u12s-nh-u12s-chromax-black/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Model | NH U12S  |
| FAN RPM | 300 to 1500 RPM |
| Noise Level | 18.6 to 22.4 dB |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Water Cooled | No |
| Color | Black |

## Key Features

- Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
- Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards
- Renowned, award-winning NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with Low-Noise Adaptor 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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