Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown)

Product Information

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

Moving onto performance, has replacing the 92x25mm fan with a 120x15mm fan made any difference to temperatures and noise? They reduce the flow separation and create an acceleration of the flow at the most sensitive level: the tip of the blades. The second point about the fan pushing air upwards is the affect it has on motherboard/system cooling.

Actually the heat-sink itself can be a host for a second fan in push-pull mode but some modifications will be required since the two metal clips should be removed. 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. You see, in low profile or HTPC systems everything really counts since the smaller rigs lack of space, so offering same or better performance, better compatibility or lower noise level and at the same time with smaller dimensions means really a lot.

Of course, by being part of Noctua’s portfolio, the product follows designated high standards and for that reason all of the heat sink parts are soldiered together and nicely nickel coated to improve the overall durability and the appearance of the product. Unlike the NH-L9a-AM4 above, the NH-L12s is more than just a replacement product with a different mounting system, it’s a redesigned cooler. This is why the NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition includes a tube of Noctua’s next-generation NT-H2 compound that provides even better performance than the award-winning NT-H1, allowing you to achieve the best possible cooling results.The NH-L12s however, managed a more impressive (although to be expected considering the size) 20 delta on fan control mode, and 14 degrees under 12V mode. Please consult our CPU compatibility list to find out whether the NH-L12S is recommended for your CPU. Today, Noctua is present in more than 30 countries across the globe and working with several hundred sales partners. Considering the NH-L12S is targeted at SFF builds, an ITX board will be the choice for most builders. Use negative offset, that will shift the voltage/frequency curve so that the CPU runs at higher clocks at lower voltage.