De NH-U12A chromax.black is een volledig zwarte versie van Noctua's bekroonde NH-U12A stille CPU koeler van premium kwaliteit. Dankzij hetzelfde beproefde asymmetrische single-tower koellichaamontwerp en de ultramoderne NF-A12x25 PWM ventilatoren, blijft het trouw aan de succesvolle formule van de NH-U12A om de beste koelprestaties in zijn klasse te combineren met een uitstekende stille werking en uitmuntende RAM, behuizing en PCIe compatibiliteit. 

Tegelijkertijd combineert de chromax.black versie met zijn zwarte ventilatoren en zwart gecoate koellichaam deze eigenschappen met een strakke stealth-look. Aangevuld met het befaamde SecuFirm2™ montagesysteem voor meerdere sockets, Noctua's hoogwaardige NT-H1 koelpasta en een volledige fabrieksgarantie van 6 jaar, is de NH-U12A chromax.black een luxe keuze voor klanten die op zoek zijn naar een zeer compatibele 120mm koellichaam (heatsink) dat de prestaties van 140mm koelers kan evenaren en er net zo goed uitziet als dat het koelt.

Koeler Specificatie:

• Socket compatibiliteit Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011, LGA2066 en AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM1, FM2(+)
• Hoogte (zonder ventilator) 158 mm
• Breedte (zonder ventilator) 125 mm
• Diepte (zonder ventilator) 58 mm
• Gewicht (zonder ventilator) 760 g
• Hoogte (met ventilator) 158 mm
• Breedte (met ventilator) 125 mm
• Diepte (met ventilator) 112 mm
• Gewicht (met ventilator) 1220 g
• Materiaal Koper (basis en heatpipes), aluminium (koelvinnen), soldeerverbindingen & nikkel plating
• NSPR 169
• Maximaal TDP zie NSPR
• Compatibiliteit ventilator 120x120x25

Ventilator Specificatie

• Model Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black
• Ventilator lager SSO2 
• Maximaal toerental (+/- 10%) 2000 RPM
• Maximaal rotatiesnelheid met L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1700 RPM
• Min. rotatiesnelheid (PWM, +/- 20%) 450 RPM
• Maximaal luchtstroom 102,1 m³/h
• Maximaal luchtstroom met L.N.A. 84,5 m³/h
• Maximaal akoestisch geluid 22,6 dB(A)
• Maximaal akoestische ruis met L.N.A. 18,8 dB(A)
• Spanningsbereik 12 V
• MTTF > 150.000 uur

Leveringsomvang

• Zwart NH-U12A koellichaam (heatsink)
• 2x NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black premium ventilator
• 2x NA-RC14 low-noise adapter (L.N.A)
• NA-YC1 4-pins PWM y-kabel
• NT-H1 hoogwaardige thermische verbinding
• Zwarte SecuFirm2™ montagekit
• Noctua metalen case-badge
• Garantie 6 jaar

Award-winning NH-U12A cooler

The NH-U12A has proven in countless tests that it can match or even outperform many 140mm sized coolers while offering 120mm class case and PCIe compatibility. This winning combination of top-tier performance and excellent compatibility has earned the NH-U12A awards and recommendations from more than 100 hardware website and magazines across the word.

chromax.black design

The NH-U12A chromax.black is black from head to toe: featuring a black coated heatsink, a black fan with black anti-vibration pads, black fan clips and black mounting parts, it’s right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with other colour schemes.

Colour-customisable

Using the optional NA-HC7 and NA-HC8 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-U12A chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.

140mm performance in 120mm size

Thanks to its completely revised, thoroughly optimised 7 heatpipe layout, 37% more fin surface area (as compared to the NH-U12S) and a dual fan push/pull configuration that uses the new, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans, the NH-U12A pushes the performance envelope in the 120mm class and can actually match or even outperform many 140mm sized coolers.

100% RAM compatibility on LGA115x and AM4

Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-U12A does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA115x and AMD AM4 based motherboards, which ensures easy access to the modules and 100% compatibility with tall heat-spreaders. On LGA2066, the rear fan will overhang the RAM slots on the left-hand side of the socket, so RAM modules should not exceed 42mm in height.*

Classic 120mm tower size for excellent case and PCIe compatibility

Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12A 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 most standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups.

Dual NF-A12 120mm fans

The NF-A12x25 is a highly optimised next-generation 120mm fan that integrates Noctua’s latest innovations in aerodynamic engineering in order to achieve an unprecedented level of quiet cooling performance. Using this elite-class fan in a push/pull dual fan configuration is one of the cornerstones of the NH-U12A’s commanding performance and acoustic efficiency.

PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors

The NF-A12 120mm fans supplied with the NH-U12A support PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard: full performance under load, virtually silent at idle! In addition, maximum fan speed can be reduced from 2000 to 1700rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors for even quieter operation.

SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system

Noctua’s SecuFirm2™ mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family), LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) and LGA20xx (LGA2066, LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3), as well as AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+) and FM1, the SecuFirm2™ mounting included with the NH-U12A is straightforward to install, provides perfect contact pressure and will stand the test of time even under heavy use.

Compatibility with past and future sockets

Thanks to Noctua’s SecuFirm™ ecosystem, the NH-U12A can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets, which makes the NH-U12A a safe long-term investment.

NT-H1 thermal compound

Noctua’s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds.

Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins

With many heatsinks, the fins are press-fitted to the heatpipes. Due to the different thermal expansion coefficients of copper and aluminium, this fit can loosen over years of thermal cycling, which may lead to reduced performance. By contrast, the NH-U12A’s fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee a superior thermal interface that doesn’t deteriorate even after many years of usage.

6-year manufacturer’s warranty

Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. True to this legacy, the NH-U12A heatsink is built to last, and like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A12x25 units feature an MTTF rating of more than 150,000 hours. The entire package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.

* In cases with more than 158mm CPU cooler clearance, the rear fan can be moved upwards to make room for memory modules taller than 42mm.