Noctua NH-U12S/U14S Slim U-Series Single Tower CPU Coolers Featuring a slimmer NH-U heatsink, these new coolers from Noctua are ideal if access to the systems RAM is required. Even with two fans installed, access is still possible without any dismantling. Noctuas latest coolers feature their classic U-series single tower CPU coolers which have received more than 400 awards & recommendations from the international press. The S-versions 45mm slim shape guarantees 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules & at the same time, its fine-tuned design & the class-leading fans with PWM support provide fully automatic speed control allowing it to further improve its predecessors renowned quiet cooling performance. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade Secu Firm 2 multi-socket mounting system, Noctuas proven NT-H1 thermal compound & a six years manufacturers warranty, these slim tower coolers are a complete premium quality solution that combines outstanding performance, quiet operation & excellent compatibility. Features Award-winning NH-U series Full RAM compatibility on LGA2011 Compatibility with past & future sockets Six year warranty NT-H1 thermal compound Compatible with Intel LGA1155/1156/2011 & AMD FM1/FM2/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 NF-F12 120mm PWM Fan * NF-A15 140mm PWM Fan † *NH-U12S only †NH-U14S only Award-winning tower series The NH-U12S & U14S are the latest version of Noctuas award-winning NH-U12 coolers. First introduced in 2005, the NH-U series has become a standard choice for premium quality quiet CPU coolers & has won more than 400 awards & recommendations from leading international hardware websites & magazines. 100% RAM compatibility Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the coolers 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 & guarantees 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans. PLEASE NOTE: Some AMD mainboards violate the 96x 114mm keep-out zone specified by AMD, so the NH-U12S can only be used with RAM modules of up to 40mm height on these boards. Please consult the compatibility list for details. Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibility Standing 158mm tall (U12S) & 165mm tall (U14S) the coolers are short enough to fit most modern mid-end or high-end tower cases. Measuring 125mm wide (including fan & fan clips), the coolers stay clear of the top PCIe slot on standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring best compatibility with SLI & Cross Fire setups. Premium quality fans Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications & thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua’s premium quality fans are renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance & surprising quietness of operation. The NH-U12S is supplied with the NF-F12 Focused Flow fan while the NH-U14S has the NF-A15 fan. PWM support & Low-Noise Adaptor Both fans supplied with the coolers support PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the mainboard. In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation. Anti-vibration pads & fan-clips for second fan (optional) For users who want to achieve even better performance by adding a second optional NF-F12 and NF-A15, fans are available to create a push/pull setup. The coolers include fan clips & 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. Secu Firm 2 mounting system Noctuas Secu Firm 2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety & ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA2011 & AMD (AM3+, AM2+, FM1, FM2), the Secu Firm 2 mounting included with the coolers guarantees perfect contact pressure & maximum convenience on all current sockets. Compatibility with past & future sockets Complying with the open Secu Firm standard, the coolers can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 & LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided by Noctua free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets. NT-H1 thermal compound Having received more than 100 awards & recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctuas NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use & outstanding reliability. 6 years warranty Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality & outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-F12 & NF-A15 feature an MTBF rating of more than 150, 000 hours & the entire package comes with a full six years manufacturers warranty. Specifications NH-U14S NH-U12S Socket compatibility Intel LGA2011 (Square ILM), LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150 & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2 (backplate required) Height (without fan) 165 mm 158 mm Width (without fan) 150 mm 125 mm Depth (without fan) 52 mm 42 mm Height (with fan) 165 mm 158 mm Width (with fan) 150 mm 125 mm Depth (with fan) 78 mm 71 mm Weight (without fan) 770 g 580 g Weight (with fan) 935 g 755 g Material Copper (base & heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating Scope of Delivery Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound, Secu Firm 2 Mounting Kit, Anti-vibration pads & fan-clips for second fan (optional), Noctua Metal Case-Badge Fan specifications
- Model Noctua NF-A15 PWM Noctua NF-F12 PWM Bearing SSO2 Max. Rotational Speed (±10%) 1500 RPM Max. Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (±10%) 1200 RPM Min. Rotational Speed (PWM) 300 RPM Max. Airflow 82.5 CFM 54.9 CFM Max. Airflow with L.N.A. 67.9 CFM 43.7 CFM Max. Acoustical Noise 24.6 d B (A) 22.4 d B (A) Max. Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. 19.2 d B (A) 18.6 d B (A) Input Power 1.56 W 0.6 W Voltage Range 12 V MTBF > 150, 000 hours Warranty 72 months EAN barcode 4716123314950 4716123314943