Successor to the award-winning NH-L12, the NH-L12S is a compact low-profile CPU cooler that combines excellent compatibility, surprising efficiency and remarkable flexibility. Thanks to its NF-A12x15 PWM, slim 120mm fan, the NH-L12S provides even better quiet cooling performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan. At the same time, the NH-L12S is highly versatile: with the fan installed on top of the fins, the cooler is compatible with RAM modules of up to 48mm in height. With the fan installed underneath the fins, the total height of the cooler is only 70mm, making it suitable for use in many HTPC and Small Form Factor cases. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-L12S is a premium-quality low-profile solution for the highest demands.
Caution
The NH-L12S is a low-profile quiet cooler designed for use in Small Form Factor cases and HTPC environments. While it provides first-rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and should be used with care on CPUs with more than 95W TDP (Thermal Design Power). Please consult our CPU compatibility list and TDP guidelines to find out whether the NH-L12S is recommended for your CPU.
Cooler Specification
Socket compatibility - Intel LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 (Square ILM), LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, FM1, FM2, FM2+ (backplate required)
Height (without fan) - 70 mm
Width (without fan) - 128 mm
Depth (without fan) - 146 mm
Height (with fan) - 70 mm
Width (with fan) - 128 mm
Depth (with fan) - 146 mm
Weight (without fan) - 390 g
Weight (with fan/s) - 520 g
Material - Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Fan compatibility - 120x120x15 & 120x120x25
Scope of delivery:
- 1x NF-A12x15 PWM premium fan
- Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2™ Mounting Kit
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Warranty - 6 years
FAN Specification
Model - x1 Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM
Bearing - SS02
Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) - 1850 RPM
Max. Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) - 1400 RPM
Min. Rotational Speed (PWM, +/-20%) - 450 RPM
Max. Airflow - 94,2 m³/h
Max. Airflow with L.N.A. - 70,8 m³/h
Max. Acoustical Noise - 23,9 dB(A)
Max. Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. - 16,8 dB(A)
Input Power - 1,56 W
Voltage Range - 12 V
MTTF - > 150.000 h