NH-U12A

Noctua

NH-U12A

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[Giveaway] Celebrating 20 years of Noctua

1x U12A2x A12x254x S123x A9x251x A8 Not that old really, about 3 y/o, but they've been running 24/7 at around 27-33% rpm on average.(Its quite literally impossible to tell with closed eyes if pc is on or off in that rpm range)Everything else was either sold with old pc's or given to friends. And con

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Noctua_OFFICIAL in r/Noctua

October 23, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.

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Jonsbo Z20 - My 1st build

This high-end PC build is engineered for an exceptional gaming experience on a TV, delivering power, speed, and efficiency. At its core, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ensures smooth performance for demanding games and multitasking. Keeping temperatures in check, the Noctua NH-U12A air cooler provides

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tien113 in r/mffpc

April 1, 2025 at 11:49 p.m.

150

Stealthy 9800X3D/5080 NR200

Moved from a SSUPD Meshlicious cause I love noctua tower coolers and wanted to fit one in a still small form factor case.

CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D GPU: MSI Gaming Trio 5080 RAM: 64GB DDR5 6000 CL30 Cooler: Noctua NH-U12A chromax black MOBO: Asus Strix B850i PSU: Corsair SF1000 Top Fans: Noctua NFA-12x2

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Due_Grand708 in r/NR200

May 3, 2025 at 2:28 a.m.

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My absolute jet of a PC, I just need a noctua air cooler. Any recommendations?

Thank you, I've installed the nhu12a before and it was very simple but I'm just worried about clearance with my case This PC I installed it on had a Corsair case and it was much larger than my north and the CPU was a Ryzen 9 5900x

knightrider2k43 in r/Noctua

August 28, 2026 at 5:18 a.m.

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Why can't Noctua make a Chromax version of the mouse as well? It'll be an instant buy for me

If you see the pattern on Noctua’s product lineup, Chromax is for product models that sell like hot cakes and profitable. Their flagship cpu air coolers NH-D15/S G1/G2, U12A, NF-A12/A14 G1/G2, just to name a few, oh and their AIO cooler, with Chromax variant coming end of this year. This mouse IMO i

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Either-Prior6259 in r/Noctua

July 21, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

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What are your thoughts on how Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 is being even with NH-D15, etc. despite smaller fans & lower weight & 1/3rd the price?

Relevant reviews:

The PA120 currently hovers around 35-45 US$/€, making it about 1/3rd the price of NH-D15.
In

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kikimaru024 in r/Noctua

March 13, 2023 at 5:04 p.m.

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u12a VS high end AIO

This is a mini review based on my experiences and the difference between a 280AIO and a high end air cooler like the u12a. Right now my PC is an 11600k and a 3090 and case was an o11 dynamic, the whole test was performed just to make sure that my u12a can actually support and keep in check the 12900

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Good_Season_1723 in r/Noctua

December 12, 2021 at 10:38 a.m.

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Picking out part for a new PC (idiot edition)

i9-14900K Out of date CPU that is known to basically self destruct. Noctua NH-U12A Overpriced Noctua brand, and also is insufficient for the 14900K. Kingston ValueRAM 16 Go DDR5 5600 MHz CL46 Slow RAM frequency, slow latency. I know RAM is overpriced right now, but this is not a good call. ASUS Dual

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psimwork in r/buildapc

November 25, 2025 at 3:25 p.m.

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Clean, simple and strong build

Simple, minimalist and powerful build. Very nice, great performance and super nice look. Classic with non rgb. For those who want to criticize temp are very good 65 - 70 degrees max while gaming / 32 idle.

Details below : • Motherboard : ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI • CPU : Intel Core i7-14700 K

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Winter_Biscotti_8992 in r/PcBuild

September 29, 2024 at 4:09 p.m.

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Thoughts on this build for Revit and gaming

If you want 64GB of RAM, I would not recommend 4 sticks - AM5 Ryzen does not handle 4 sticks of RAM well and there is a good chance you might only be able to hit stock (4800mhz) speeds, and then might not be stable. Aim for 64GB of RAM. Micro Center does offer an upgrade to 64GB (2x32GB) with their

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fuddyduddyc in r/buildapc

January 16, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

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Top alternatives available in Canada

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Peerless Assassin 120 SE

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