I needed a new cooler for my ASUS Z390 TUF-Gaming Plus WIFI ATX motherboard since I lost the mounting plates for previous cooler (switched from AMD to Intel CPU). I heard the Noctua fans were really quiet and like everyone else I really can't stand that brown color. The backplate for the classic EVO 212 was too tall for my case (Elite 430)- again typical problems with EVO 212 just being such an awkward size for so many systems. Thought I'd give this a try because it looks awesome and have heard good things, and the price seemed reasonable.
Not only did the NH-U12S backplate fit just fine, it was far easier to install than the D92 I had previously. It fits perfectly and the instructions were fairly straight forward, with lots of guides online to help guide me.
The fan is remarkably quiet I honestly thought my previous fans were quiet but I'm going to be replacing every fan in my system now with Noctua (if I can find black) or something similar. It keeps the CPU very cool and even when it picks up at full RPM its very quiet - and I'm not even using the like adapter PWM switch it came with (which allegedly makes it even quieter).
Honestly this CPU cooler looks awesome and works awesome and was almost a joy to install (took me a while, but half of that was figuring out how to use the thermal paste LOL - twist the black cap - use pliers (carefully) if you need better grip). Only complaint is that I wish it came with a second fan so I could have the push / pull arranagement - it does come with the extra clip though so you can easily attach another fan - I just want all black instead of the antique signature brown lol)
5/5 would buy again. Looks almost apple-esque if you add a matching all black push fan.
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Product Description
The NH-U12S chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s NH-U12S premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven slim-tower heatsink design and NF-F12 PWM fan, it stays true to the NH-U12S’s successful formula of fusing excellent cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and outstanding RAM, case and PCIe compatibility. At the same time, the chromax.black version with its black fan and black coated heatsink combines these assets with a sleek stealth look. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound thermal compound, the NH-U12S chromax.black is a premium choice for customers who seek a highly compatible 120mm heatsink that looks just as great as it cools.
Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibility
Standing 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 most standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups.
100% RAM compatibility
Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans.
NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan
Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts worldwide, the Noctua’s premium-quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned for combining superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation.
Colour-customisable
Using the optional NA-HC1 and NA-HC2 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-U12S chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 158 mm
- Width (without fan): 125 mm
- Depth (without fan): 45 mm
- Height (with fan): 158 mm
- Width (with fan): 125 mm
- Depth (with fan): 71 mm
- Weight (without fan): 580 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 755 g
Material
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- Black NH-U12S heatsink
- NF-F12 PWM chromax.black premium Fan
- NA-RC6 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- Black SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Black anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12
- Noctua metal case-badge
Fan compatibility
120x120x25 mm
chromax.black design
The NH-U12S chromax.black is black from head to toe: Featuring a black coated heatsink, black fans 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.
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Buy a 2nd fan. It is definitely worth it.
I previously owned a Corsair H100iv2 CPU liquid cooler with idle temps of 19-25C, under max load 45C, 2hr stress test 52C. With the Noctua NH-U125 that I currently have installed 28-31C idle temps, under max load 50C, 2hr stress test 65C. At Noctua $94.95(CAD) vs Corsair $124.99(CAD) you get what you pay for. The price seems fair for its performance. Honestly, if you can expense a water cooler and trust having one in your build then I'd just go for it. If not, then this definitely would not be a bad start for an CPU air cooler. *This is a 2nd review after ordering a 2nd fan for my Noctua NH-U125. I am now saying if you're going to get this CPU air cooler, order the 2nd fan with it as well!. Also, I figured if I could spend close to $150 for a Corsair liquid cooler for "bEsT PeRfoRmAnCe" then why not do the same for my Noctua?. Plus, you will not be upset with the performance! I can actually say I am happy with my overall purchase!. Idle temps 29-30C, casual load (e.x checking email, watching YouTube, surfing web) 30-31C, under heavy load (gaming, streaming, discord, music, etc.) 45-50C, 2h stress test 60-62C. I should also clarify or make sense to my previous post where I said "max load". I should've said "heavy load" as my "max loads" would've actually been the stress test temps. So, Noctua NH-U125 $94.95CAD + Noctua NF- F12 cooling fan $33.16CAD = $128.11CAD (before taxes) for the same performance as or better in some cases than a liquid cooler was a good purchase. Notes: Noise level is quiet. Much quieter than my previous liquid cooler or liquid coolers I've came across. I run my fans at 64% which is around or little over 1200RPM on my front fan and 1500RPM on my back fan. I am comfortable with that as I receive desired/reasonable temps . (Note: Temps do spike and goes right back to its actual temp, but that's normal of a CPU to do that.) I am a believer that ambient temperature affects CPU temps so I keep a window cracked about 4-5 feet away from my pc so its keeps the room cool and fresh air gets in. In the winter, I feel its a plus when the room gets cold as my temps are rock solid at times (I start to think my pc froze, lol). Overall the best purchase you can make on a CPU air cooler. I would now even rule out getting a liquid cooler if you can purchase this with a 2nd fan.
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- Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2019Verified Purchase
This is my first Noctua product, and I must say, I'm impressed!
The packaging is done really well and I was surprised at how much was included. It comes with many extra noise-reduction pads, fan mounting solutions for a second fan if you ever wish to install one. It came with very clear instructions and even had thermal paste included. You can really tell that Noctua cares about their products and customers with all the extras they've included. I am very pleased. It came with multiple mounting solutions for different boards and has instructions for each one of them.
It was very easy to install and I thank Noctua for the clear instructions; no need to look online on how to mount this one.
I installed it on an AMD R9 3900X. I was a little worried at first, not being sure if the single cooling tower and single fan would be sufficient for this 12-core beast, but it handles it no problem. During intense work loads it stays in the low 70s, and it idles in the high 40s to mid 50s.
I'm glad Noctua made this black version, I've always heard good things about their cooling systems but never was a fan of their original colours. This new chromax.Black looks really nice in my Corsair Graphite 760T, and looks great accompanied with my new Gigabyte Aorus motherboard.
Overall I'm really impressed with the product and all the extras included!
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- Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2020Verified Purchase
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