Continuing the legacy of Noctua s classic NH-U-series, which has received more than 500 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines, the NH-U12S has become a benchmark for slim, highly compatible 120mm single tower coolers. The SE-AM4 version is a dedicated special edition for AMD s AM4 (Ryzen) platform, featuring the latest SecuFirm2 mounting system for AM4. Topped off with the renowned quiet NF-F12 PWM 120mm fan, Noctua s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer s warranty, the NH-U12S SE-AM4 forms a complete premium-quality solution that combines outstanding performance, superb acoustics and excellent compatibility for AM4 systems.Award-winning NH-U12S coolerTens of thousands of enthusiast users all over the world swear by the NH-U12S quality and performance. Recommended by more than 200 international hardware websites and magazines, it is renowned as being one of the best 120mm coolers on the market.Dedicated special edition for AM4The NH-U12S SE-AM4 brings the NH-U12S signature quiet cooling performance to AMD s new AM4 platform. With its excellent balance of efficiency, quietness and compatibility, the NH-U12S SE-AM4 is a perfect fit for premium-class AM4 builds.Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibilityStanding 158mm tall, the NH-U12S is short enough to fit most modern mid- or high-end tower cases. Measuring 125mm wide (including fan and fan clips), the cooler stays clear of the top PCIe slot on standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring best compatibility with SLI and CrossFire setups.NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fanRecommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua's premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation.PWM support and Low-Noise AdaptorThe NF-F12 120mm fan supplied with the NH-U12S supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the mainboard. In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12 (optional)For users who want to achieve even better performance by adding a second, optional NF-F12 fan to create a push/pull setup, the NH-U12S includes fan clips and an extra set of custom-designed anti-vibration pads that allow to off-set the rear fan by 5mm to improve acoustics in dual-fan mode.SecuFirm2 mounting system for AM4Noctua s SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. In order to achieve the best compatibility and to match the airflow path inside the case, the SecuFirm2 mounting for AM4 makes it possible to install the cooler either in standard orientation or turned by 90°.NT-H1 thermal compoundHaving received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctua's NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability.6-year manufacturer s warrantyNoctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-F12 features an MTBF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-U12S package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty.
| Performance | |
| Suitable location: | Processor |
| Type: | Cooler |
| Supported processor sockets: | Socket AM4 |
| Rotational speed (min): | 300 RPM |
| Rotational speed (max): | 1500 RPM |
| Rotational speed with LNA (max): | 1200 RPM |
| Noise level (high speed): | 22.4 dB |
| Noise level with LNA (max): | 18.6 dB |
| Airflow: | 93.4 m³/h |
| Airflow with LNA (max): | 74.3 m³/h |
| Maximum air pressure: | 2.61 mmH2O |
| Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support: |  |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF): | 150000 h |
| Design | |
| Product colour: | Beige, Brown, Stainless steel |
| Material: | Aluminium, Copper, Nickel |
| Power | |
| Power supply: | 0.6 W |
| Voltage: | 12 V |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 125 mm |
| Depth: | 71 mm |
| Height: | 158 mm |
| Weight: | 755 g |
| Fan dimensions (W x D x H): | 120 x 25 x 120 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Thermal pad included: | |
| Low-noise adaptor (LNA): | |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 84733080 |
