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title: "NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)"
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# 102.1 CFM airflow 22.6 dB whisper-quiet noise 1500 RPM max fan speed NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)

**Brand:** noctua
**Price:** 212892CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay cool, stay ahead — the ultimate silent powerhouse for your high-performance rig!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) by noctua
- **How much does it cost?** 212892CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/368317204-nh-u12a-chromax-black-120mm-single-tower-cpu-cooler-black)

## Best For

- noctua enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted noctua brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Silent Efficiency:** Ultra-quiet operation at just 22.6 dB keeps your workspace distraction-free even under heavy loads.
- • **Elite Cooling Power:** Dual NF-A12x25 fans deliver top-tier 102.1 CFM airflow for unbeatable heat dissipation.
- • **Pro-Grade Reliability:** Backed by 6-year warranty and premium NT-H1 thermal paste for hassle-free installation and lasting performance.
- • **Sleek All-Black Design:** Chromax.Black finish blends seamlessly with any build, elevating your PC’s aesthetic game.
- • **Effortless Compatibility:** Compact 158mm height fits most tower cases without blocking RAM or PCIe slots—plug & play perfection.

## Overview

The Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black is a premium 120mm single-tower air cooler featuring dual NF-A12x25 fans with 102.1 CFM airflow and ultra-quiet 22.6 dB noise levels. Its sleek all-black design fits most tower cases without obstructing RAM or PCIe slots. Equipped with high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system, it supports Intel and AMD sockets with easy installation. Renowned for reliability, it comes with a 6-year warranty, making it a top choice for professionals seeking silent, efficient cooling for Intel Core and AMD Ryzen CPUs.

## Description

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Review: Professional Grade Results, worth the Price. - It’s a premium product for a premium price. If you can swing the price the cooler is definitely worth it. It was packaged well, easy to install and it works. Keeps my 9900X cool while gaming. I have always preferred air cooling because they dont require disassembly for maintenance like AIOs. I have always herd that Noctua is the best around when it comes to air coolers and I now see why. My temps range from 41c idle to 45-65+ C while gaming. Ease of installation, low noise, looks and performance are the reason I recommend this cooler to any PC builder if you can afford it. The only real con is the price, it’s not cheap but it’s probably the best 120mm air cooler on the market
Review: Incredible ROI - I have had cooling problems on my 11th gen Intel i7 for three years. Every AIO system I’ve purchased has failed, the pump goes out or it just isn’t effective enough. So I decided this time to try a fan cooler. This thing is perfect. It holds my computer temperature to idek levels (30-50 degrees Celsius,) even with heavy loads like gaming or the video editing I do every week for work. It is big enough to have the power necessary, but not so big it won’t fit in my case. It’s not loud at all, and with how cool my system is now, my case fans aren’t running on high all the time. It isn’t just as quiet as the all in one system, it’s made the computer noise go down all together. With two more fans, I was a little worried about the power draw, because that’s where I’d had problems before where the pump would give me issues. I have a 750w supply, and it has not even come close to the danger zone. All in all, I won’t buy another liquid cooling system again. This cooling rig is absolutely worth the money, it’s the best cooler I’ve ever had in my PC, and it is also the least expensive. It’s got the bang for your buck that you’re trying to achieve when building a PC that can perform under heavy loads so you can take what you were going to invest in a cooling system and put it toward more RAM or a better GPU.

## Features

- Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes
- Top-tier performance in 120mm size for excellent compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX & Micro-ATX motherboards
- Dual state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B098XP1Y38 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 102.1 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,701) |
| Date First Available | October 11, 2021 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000245 |
| Item Weight | 2.64 pounds |
| Item model number | NH-U12Achromaxblac |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM |
| Noise Level | 22.6 Decibels |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H |
| UPC | 768645700722 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Air Flow Capacity:** 102.1 Cubic Feet Per Minute
- **Brand:** Noctua
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Cooling Method:** Air
- **Material:** Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 1500 RPM
- **Noise Level:** 22.6 Decibels
- **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts

## Images

![NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ww6xZa1aL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have an lga1700 i9 12900k, will this keep it cool enough for video and photo editing as well as fps gaming?**
A: Yes it should cool a 12900k just fine. I have this cooler on  the 12900ks and it cools well. I leave it encoding video for 24hr sometimes and have had no problems.  The cpu definitely runs hot. You can feel the warm air blowing off but the heat sync is affective.

**Q: Does this support LGA1700 out of the box, does it include any necessary kits/mounting brackets?**
A: Not entirely sure, but rather than asking here, I'd ask on the Noctua site. It may be harder to get a straight answer from consumers than directly from the company. I'm sure there's an email on the site you can send a message to. Noctua is good with follow up. I know mine came with brackets for both AMD and Intel, but I'm an AMD guy, so I don't know if LGA1700 is one of the Intel brackets this thing supports. Hope that helps.

**Q: Any insights from early adopters regarding the coating's longevity? I wonder if it will dry/crack/peel-off after years of use. Thanks**
A: I have a feeling that it's anodized aluminum, not a coating, so it shouldn't dry/crack/peel. Just a theory though.

**Q: Is this good enough to cool a Ryzen 7 5800X?**
A: I have Ryzen 7 5800x and use this version of chromax. You will not be dissappointed. Just make sure your fans pointing correct direction

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Grade Results, worth the Price.
*by J***S on November 14, 2025*

It’s a premium product for a premium price. If you can swing the price the cooler is definitely worth it. It was packaged well, easy to install and it works. Keeps my 9900X cool while gaming. I have always preferred air cooling because they dont require disassembly for maintenance like AIOs. I have always herd that Noctua is the best around when it comes to air coolers and I now see why. My temps range from 41c idle to 45-65+ C while gaming. Ease of installation, low noise, looks and performance are the reason I recommend this cooler to any PC builder if you can afford it. The only real con is the price, it’s not cheap but it’s probably the best 120mm air cooler on the market

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible ROI
*by R***N on February 2, 2026*

I have had cooling problems on my 11th gen Intel i7 for three years. Every AIO system I’ve purchased has failed, the pump goes out or it just isn’t effective enough. So I decided this time to try a fan cooler. This thing is perfect. It holds my computer temperature to idek levels (30-50 degrees Celsius,) even with heavy loads like gaming or the video editing I do every week for work. It is big enough to have the power necessary, but not so big it won’t fit in my case. It’s not loud at all, and with how cool my system is now, my case fans aren’t running on high all the time. It isn’t just as quiet as the all in one system, it’s made the computer noise go down all together. With two more fans, I was a little worried about the power draw, because that’s where I’d had problems before where the pump would give me issues. I have a 750w supply, and it has not even come close to the danger zone. All in all, I won’t buy another liquid cooling system again. This cooling rig is absolutely worth the money, it’s the best cooler I’ve ever had in my PC, and it is also the least expensive. It’s got the bang for your buck that you’re trying to achieve when building a PC that can perform under heavy loads so you can take what you were going to invest in a cooling system and put it toward more RAM or a better GPU.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Grade Results, Entry Level Price.
*by S***D on August 18, 2023*

I am thoroughly impressed by the quality and performance of this cooler. Running a Ryzen 7 5700g, and upgrading from a coolermaster A17C (similar to stock), that idled/performed at 72/85c. The NH-U12A is currently idling/performing at 36/53c! With auto-overclocking pushing the processor past 4ghz, that is a monumental improvement, and far greater that I had ever dreamed I would get for the price. This is a small case sharing space with a 3090ti, 2xNvme, 2xSSD, and 2xHDD; so it already has it's challenges, but even my PWM case fans are running 20-30% slower than before. Mobo and GPU temps dropped by 1-2c as result of lower ambient and probably better airflow in the case, overall. The install used my existing AMD backplate, and the tower is offset to one side to allow for RAM clearance. I am running a micro-atx board in a somewhat cramped mid-tower case, and I was still able to install and work the fans in place fairly easily. Judging by the cramped conditions of my board, I would vouch for 100% universal RAM clearance, as the offset tower just does what it says it does; and the included fans are not thin by any means. As a bonus, the fans seem to be positioned just perfectly to draw intake air across the RAM an works well with my VR heatsink on the exit side of things. The included fans are smooth as glass, and surprisingly quiet at full speed; but I had to manually run them to full, as the CPU wouldn't heat past 53c (Fan RPM 1300'ish). Primo fans, no RGB, but that's what I wanted for this rig. The wires are well sheathed in tubing and heatshrink- wire management approved. If you've never dealt with this type of fan clip system, practice with them before you install the cooler. lol. I bought the add-on, decorative cover NA-HC7, which looks amazing on the installed cooler, and requires less effort to install than removing the side panel to get to it. This add-on should be RGB, as the cutout design is just too perfect not to be backlit. This kit did add height to the cooler, and my case is fairly small, but the glass panel clears everything by about 2mm. Everything came professionally boxed, shiny, and new; and you can just feel the care and quality in everything you touch, even the packaging. I rarely write reviews, and I am rarely impressed; but I was on the fence for weeks about a cooling solution on this particular rig, and I wanted to ensure others in my position can absolutely trust this cooler. Even versus watercooling, maybe. Dang.

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