Noctua NH-D12L, Low-Height Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (120mm, Brown)

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The idea is to make a much larger cooler as far as surface area goes, accompany it with a single fan with good specifications, yet still be able to fit in places where users would be limited to 92mm fan-based solutions, whether mainstream or in 4U servers. It is something most PC enthusiasts will recognize by just a quick glance, and that awareness paired with the knowledge that they offer some of the best warranty and after-sales support of any PC-cooling company means they remain a quintessential enthusiast favorite. I am still surprised Noctua is still not packing their newer NT-H2 thermal paste, as it should just be included by default while the older one can be phased out or sold separately.

The time-tested and user-friendly SecuFirm2™ mounting system has now been updated to support the LGA 1700 socket. 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. Ocuk Limited trading as Overclockers UK is a credit broker, not a lender, and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.However, we realize there are server uses where you cannot change the chassis, and there are those that love to keep a mid-tower for space-saving reasons, which is a solution many of the big boys won't solve. Even if you do not look at the products of other companies, and only consider Noctua, for this money there is a more advanced model NH-U12A. The NH-D12L includes Noctua’s offset mounting bars for AM5 that make it possible to install the cooler shifted towards the south side of the socket by 7mm, thereby achieving better contact quality right above the CCD(s).

In general, it is said that both the stripes and the hump are for the optimal distribution of the thermal paste. Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-D12L does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA1851/LGA1700/LGA1200/LGA115x and AMD AM4/AM5 based motherboards, which ensures easy access to the modules and 100% compatibility with DIMMs that feature tall heat-spreaders or RGB lighting. You’ll have to wait a bit longer for that one, although the planned release delay is quite small, but don’t count on a January date. Subsequently, I started 12 years of military service, during which I learned a lot about technology and constantly kept my knowledge up to date with the latest developments. According to the manufacturer, the cooler is enough for any Intel and AMD processor, including the top Core i9-12900K and Ryzen 9 5950X, and even with overclocking.I want to stay away from water cooling as much as possible due to maintenance and reliability, as well as the fact I don’t care about aesthetic. These fans use an SSO bearing for support and are housed in a round frame to help limit the tower's overall height.

Noctua’s SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation.The AIO Cooler showed up very quickly and exactly as described, brand new, still sealed in it's fancy box! New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . We certainly appreciate Noctua's dilemma; Gigabyte uses Blue, ASUS ROG uses Red, and each firm has its own house color scheme and so trademark for corporate branding. An LNA is provided to lessen the noise and performance, a tube of NT-H1 thermal paste, an extra set of wire fan clips, and a Noctua case badge.

To be fair, that is a bit of a niche market, but having a top-tier offering for those in need means it should still prove quite popular. Not only are the renderings color coded to ease installation visually, but there are also text descriptions that help guide you through. Noctua includes their standard six-year warranty with this cooler, which is one of the lengthier ones in the market. For those limited by space, where the NH-D12L will fit the need better than lesser coolers, you will pay a premium for that privilege. It has an rpm range of 450-2000, but remember Noctua includes the NA-RC14 low-noise adapter if you wanted to keep things quieter at 1700rpm.However, it should be noted that the second fan will often sit on top of either the RAM or I/O panel, raising the overall height above 145 mm. Unlike just about any other manufacturer of coolers out there, you will find small holes next to the opening for the heat pipes to pass through each fin. Noctua is back with today’s review, and they have graciously sent over their new NH-D12L dual tower 120mm fan CPU cooler for us to take a look at, along with an additional NF-A12x25r fan just to see if it helps or not.