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Black tower CPU cooler with 120mm fan and nickel-plated fins

Noctua

Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 120mm CPU cooler

SKU CH-8092-NM3J7

A 120mm SSO2-bearing fan and copper heat-pipe heatsink cools Intel and AMD sockets at up to 93.4 m3/h and 22.4 dB(A)

  • Fan size120 mm
  • Supported CPU socketsIntel LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 (Square ILM), LGA1200,
  • Bearing designSSO2
  • Rotational speedMax. rotational speed (+/- 10%): 1,500 RPM Max. rotational s
  • Airflow rateMax. airflow: 93.4 m3/h Max. airflow with L.N.A.: 74.3 m3/h
  • Operating noiseMax. acoustical noise: 22.4 dB(A) Max. acoustical noise with
  • Quiet operation at 18.6 dB(A) with the Low-Noise Adaptor
  • Strong airflow up to 93.4 m³/h for effective heat dissipation
  • Wide socket support across Intel and AMD platforms including AM4
  • Slim 158 mm height fits most standard PC cases
  • SSO2 bearing and PWM control from 300 to 1500 RPM for precise cooling

120mm single-tower cooler for quiet builds

The Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black is a 120mm CPU air cooler designed for systems that prioritise low noise and broad socket support. Its 158mm height fits most tower cases while leaving room for tall memory modules. The black NF-F12 PWM fan runs from 300 to 1500 RPM, delivering up to 93.4 m3/h airflow at 22.4 dB(A). Compatible with Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3 and LGA2066 plus AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+ and AM4 platforms.

Low-Noise Adaptor and extra mounting hardware

The bundled Low-Noise Adaptor reduces maximum fan speed to 1200 RPM, cutting airflow to 74.3 m3/h and noise to 18.6 dB(A) for near-silent operation. NT-H1 thermal compound is supplied for immediate installation. The SecuFirm2 mounting kit covers all listed sockets, and black anti-vibration pads plus spare fan clips allow a second NF-F12 to be added for push-pull configuration without buying extra parts.

Copper base with soldered heat-pipes and nickel

The heatsink uses a copper base and heat-pipes soldered to aluminium fins, all nickel-plated for corrosion resistance. Vertical fan mounting keeps the cooler’s footprint narrow, avoiding interference with PCIe slots on most motherboards. At 755g with fan installed, the unit stays within typical motherboard weight limits. Builders needing higher thermal capacity for heavy overclocking or compact ITX layouts with height restrictions below 158mm should consider larger or lower-profile alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $104.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,559 comparable items (median $19.99).
Fan size 120 mm
Higher than about 80% of the 812 comparable items (median 80 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNoctua
Model nameNH-U12S chromax.black
Product typeFan & Heatsinks
Performance
Rotational speedMax. rotational speed (+/- 10%): 1,500 RPM
Max. rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%): 1,200 RPM
Min. rotational speed (PWM, +/-20%): 300 RPM
Airflow rateMax. airflow: 93.4 m3/h
Max. airflow with L.N.A.: 74.3 m3/h
Size & build
Fan size120 mm
Bearing designSSO2
Cooler materialCopper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Fan mountingVertical
Product weight580g (without fan), 755g (with fan)
Compatibility
Supported CPU socketsIntel LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 (Square ILM), LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+ (backplate required), AM4
CPU cooler height limit158 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating noiseMax. acoustical noise: 22.4 dB(A)
Max. acoustical noise with L.N.A.: 18.6 dB(A)

Questions about this item

Will the NF-F12 PWM chromax.black fan's SSO2 bearing need replacement after years of continuous use?

The SSO2 bearing is rated for extended lifespan and requires no scheduled replacement; the fan runs from 300 RPM to 1500 RPM under PWM control.

At 1500 RPM the fan moves 93.4 m3/h — does that airflow become the limiting factor before the heatsink saturates?

The copper base, six heat-pipes and aluminium fins transfer heat faster than the 120 mm fan can exhaust it, so airflow is the first limit under sustained load.

Running the cooler all day at full speed — what noise and heat output should I expect?

At 1500 RPM the fan produces 22.4 dB(A) and 93.4 m3/h airflow; adding the Low-Noise Adaptor drops it to 1200 RPM, 18.6 dB(A) and 74.3 m3/h.

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