
Today we will be taking a look at the latest Noctua cooler – the NH-D12L. At the first glance, this cooler doesn’t look any thing special. However when we check the specifications, then it’s clear that not many other coolers can share its versatility. The key feature seems to be its low-height of only 145mm, which makes this cooler fit in nearly all ATX cases, even those compact models designed for AIO liquid coolers.
The NH-D12L is unique also because of other features, but I won’t share everything in the introduction. The cooler will be tested with the i5-12600K CPU which is one of the most popular options for gamers in the last months and perfectly balances high performance with acceptable heat.
Let’s begin with the specifications and features of the new Noctua cooler.
The NH-D12L is a low-height 120mm class CPU cooler that has been conceived to combine outstanding quiet cooling performance with superior case compatibility. At a height of only 145mm (13mm lower than Noctua’s regular 120mm models), it fits many 4U enclosures as well as narrower tower cases that have been previously limited to solutions with 92mm fans. At the same time, its five heatpipe dual-tower design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25r 120mm fan allow it to achieve a level of efficiency that surpasses many full-height 120mm models. Thanks to its single-fan configuration and asymmetrical fin stacks, the NH-D12L provides 100% RAM compatibility on AMD AM4/AM5 and LGA1700/1200 by staying clear of the memory slots. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2™ mounting system, Noctua’s award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound and a 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-D12L is the perfect choice for applications that require serious cooling performance but cannot fit the larger NH-U12A.

145mm height for broader case compatibility

More performance at lower height

Round-frame NF-A12x25r PWM fan

100% RAM compatibility on LGA1700/1200 and AM4/AM5

PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors

Dual-fan options

SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system

Compatibility with past and future sockets

NT-H1 thermal compound

Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins

6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. True to this legacy, the NH-D12L heatsink is built to last, and like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A12x25r features an MTTF rating of more than 150,000 hours. The entire package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.
You can buy the Noctua NH-D12L cooler from Amazon US, for around $89.90 – https://amzn.to/3l4maB0
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