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# 120mm PWM fan for ultra-quiet airflow 70mm low-profile height fits compact ITX/HTPC builds SecuFirm2 mounting for easy multi-socket installation NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown)

**Brand:** noctua
**Price:** 122138CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay cool, stay ahead — the silent champion your compact rig deserves!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown) by noctua
- **How much does it cost?** 122138CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** At just 70mm tall, this cooler is engineered to fit tight ITX and HTPC cases without compromising thermal efficiency.
- • **Designed for the Elite:** Perfectly tailored for high-end Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen processors, ensuring stable performance under heavy workloads.
- • **Effortless Installation:** SecuFirm2 mounting system and included NT-H1 thermal paste make setup a breeze across Intel and AMD platforms.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Powerhouse:** Experience premium cooling with Noctua’s optimized NF-A12x15 fan that balances silence and performance flawlessly.
- • **Built to Last with Confidence:** Backed by a 6-year warranty and Noctua’s legendary build quality, your CPU stays cool and your mind at ease.

## Overview

The Noctua NH-L12S is a premium low-profile CPU cooler featuring a 70mm height and a highly optimized 120mm PWM fan for ultra-quiet operation. Designed for compact ITX and HTPC systems, it supports a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets with an easy-to-install SecuFirm2 mounting system and includes high-quality NT-H1 thermal paste. Renowned for its exceptional build quality and backed by a 6-year warranty, it delivers reliable cooling performance for demanding CPUs like Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen series, making it the ideal choice for professionals seeking silent, efficient thermal management in small form-factor builds.

## Description

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Review: Excellent Performance - I just installed this cooler on an i7-4770 (non-k) in a SilverStone SG13WB-Q case. I had to replace the ATX power supply I was using with a SFX power supply ( SilverStone 450W SFX Form Factor 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply (ST45SF-V3) ) in order to get enough clearance for the cooler to fit in the low profile configuration (70mm tall). I also used the SilverStone ATX to SFX Adapter Bracket, PP08B instead of the adapter that came with the PSU in order to get some additional clearance, although I think the stock adapter would've worked as well. I was using a Noctua NH-L9I Low-Profile CPU Cooler prior to this setup on an i5-4670. Because that cooler was designed to have the fan blow down onto the heatsink it didn't work well in the SG13 because there's not really anywhere for the hot air exiting the heatsink to go. My CPU temps while gaming were in the mid-70's Celsius, and mid 90's after a few minutes of stress testing with Prime95. The fan was essentially recirculating the hot exhaust air back into the heatsink. I have a 140mm fan mounted at the front of the case as an intake to get some cool air to the CPU cooler, but there's still nowhere for the hot exhaust air to go. The only effective way to air cool in this case is to have a CPU cooler that blows air up through the heatsink (or pulls it through the heatsink) into an inverted PSU that can exhaust that hot air out of the case. I did intent to try just flipping the fan on the L9I and inverting my ATX PSU, but the screws weren't long enough to flip the fan as they sit recessed in the fan in the correct orientation, but not if the fan is upside down. I didn't want to rig something up with zip-ties or go hunting at the local hardware store for longer replacement screws, and I wasn't sure the NH-L9I was going to be adequate for my "new" i7-4770 anyway, so I went looking for a larger cooler that would fit. I was initially going to get the Scythe SCBSK-2100 BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B , but ran across the newly released Noctua NH-L12S in my search for comparable CPU coolers. I'm partial to Noctua products as they've always had excellent performance in my experience while being extremely quiet. This thing seems to be purpose made for my small case when used with a SFX power supply because it fits perfectly with plenty of space and no clearance issues, at least not on the board I'm using ( Gigabyte GA-H81N ). It was easy to install and can be placed in any orientation without issue. I installed my new processor, this cooler, new SFX PSU, bundled the cables together the best I could for good airflow from the front 140mm fan, and started testing temps. This cooler is extremely effective in this layout. I immediately did a stress test by running Prim95 and FurMark at the same time to test worst case scenario of 100% load on the GPU and all CPU cores/threads. That's something I wouldn't ever see in regular use, but if the system is stable under those conditions it's stable under any conditions. My GPU temps (I'm using an EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GAMING, 4GB ) leveled out around 70° C after 10 minutes , and my CPU temps were stable at roughly 78° C after 15 minutes. I couldn't hear the system at all over the single air vent on the other side of my room even though my computer is about a foot away from me on top of my desk. I couldn't have asked for better performance, and it does so while being nearly silent. Noctua has another winner with this one.
Review: Top notch quality and surprisingly high performance - I picked up this cooler to replace an H80i v2 which failed on me after just a few months in my ITX 9700K Solidworks PC build. I figured I'd go back to old reliable air cooling since it seems like other folks have had similar issues with that particular AIO. First of all, the packaging design for this cooler deserves an award. I've bought Noctua fans before, but this was my first CPU cooler from them - all the packaging (aside from a couple plastic bags for mounting hardware) is beautifully folded cardboard that snugly keeps everything in its proper place. It would have been easy for Noctua to just make a few styrofoam molds to hold this thing, but they took the time to come up with this lovely origami-esque solution that is functional and environmentally friendly. Nice job guys! All of the hardware is great quality - mostly metal aside from a couple plastic spacers. The fan comes pre-installed in the most compact configuration (you can put it on top for better performance, but it might not fit in many ITX builds) and there are several instruction booklets (again, nice quality, for the different chipsets. Compared to other air coolers I've used, the mounting for this is a breeze - the LGA115X backplate has the feed-through standoffs press-fit so you just sort of pop it through the back and the rest of the installation is quite straightforward. If you're using this for AMD or a less common Intel chipset, the installation is a little more involved but probably not too bad. Additionally, there is a little metal Noctua decal "sticker" included which is the nicest logo swag I've ever gotten with a PC component (and I have built some very high end PCs!). The build is in a Silverstone SG13 case with a Silverstone SFX PSU. The CPU is an Intel 9700K running at stock settings with 2 sticks of 16GB Crucial 2666 spreaderless RAM. There is about 3/16" clearance between the top of this cooler and the PSU (PSU is flipped such that the intake fan is directly over the CPU heatsink) and about 1/8" between the CPU fan and the RAM. I put an additional Noctua 120mm fan on the front of the case for additional airflow. As far as cooling performance goes, I was very pleasantly surprised. Keep in mind, this is not a gaming build. This is a Solidworks PC that I use for moderate CAD work (about 1500 parts in my most complex assembly). Probably most importantly, when under typical loads, there is not a big, power-hungry GPU dumping a bunch of heat into my little ITX box - there is a tiny little P400 workstation card which is mostly there to provide multi-monitor support. That said, at an ambient temperature of nearly 90F (in my top floor California apartment with no AC) I was able to run the Solidworks benchmark as well as mess around with my largest assembly without every seeing a core temperature go above 70C. All the while, core clocks never dropped below 4700MHz. When I threw Prime95 at it, The core clocks evened out to around 4400MHz (130W power draw according to Core Temp) and temperatures hovered in the low 70's with the max I ever saw at 76C. Again, this is in a stuffy 90F ambient apartment. I can't provide measurements for noise levels, but I will say that, under moderate loading with all BIOS fan settings set to "Standard" this cooler cools my 9700K almost silently. Yes, when Prime95 is running and all 8 cores are under 100% load, it gets a bit louder, but not nearly as loud as some blower GPUs I've heard in gaming builds. In an office setting where the ambient temperature will be almost 10C below what I was testing at, I would never worry about my CPU overheating or the fans blowing so loudly that they bother my neighbors. This product receives my wholehearted recommendation - great job Noctua!

## Features

- Compact, premium-quality low-profile CPU cooler (70mm total height)
- Further improved successor to the award-winning NH-L12, ideal for ITX and HTPC systems
- Highly optimised NF-A12x15 120mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
- 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 Ultra (e.g. 290K, 270K, 250K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X3D, 9900X3D, 9800X3D, 9700X, 9600X)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B075SF5QQ8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #63 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans |
| Brand Name | Noctua |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 2011 (Socket R), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+ |
| Cooler Heatsink Compatibility | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AMD AM5, AM4 |
| Cooler Heatsink Material | Copper |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,880) |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 6 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000054 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.03"L x 5.74"W x 2.75"H |
| Item Weight | 520 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Mounting Type | Chassis Mount |
| UPC | 841501100055 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 6 year manufacturer’s warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Noctua
- **Cooler Heatsink Compatibility:** Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, AMD AM5, AM4
- **Cooler Heatsink Material:** Copper
- **Item Weight:** 520 Grams
- **Product Dimensions:** 5.03"L x 5.74"W x 2.75"H

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this cooler fit with   teamgroup t-force xtreem arg if i put the fan on top**
A: My fan is on top. Make sure it is blowing thru the cooler for the best temp reduction. Not the best setup but gets the job done. Do not over-clock you CPU .

**Q: Dose anyone know what kind of temps one could expect pairing this with a ryzen 5 2600 would this be adequate for cooling?**
A: The best way to check is to see the CPU Comparability List at the Noctua website for this cooler:  https://noctua.at/en/nh-l12s/cpucomp. For the Ryzen 5 2600 there is a caveat that it has "low turbo/overclocking headroom". 

FYI, on the 1600X the caveat is "compatible without turbo/overclocking headroom".  The footnote for the Core i7-8700 is the same as that of the 1600X. 

I am looking at this cooler solution for both the 1600 and the 1600X (different systems) as I am downsizing from a larger Fractal Design Define R series case and massive Noctua NH-D14 but may have to rethink the strategy. Massive coolers in massive cases have an advantage over smaller coolers in smaller cases.

**Q: does this support socket LGA 1151?**
A: Yes, per specifications on Noctua's website. https://noctua.at/en/nh-l12s/specification

**Q: If i buy this cooler today will it come with a mounting bracket compatible with an am3+ cpu?**
A: Yes, it does. It works flawlessly.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Performance
*by V***F on January 22, 2018*

I just installed this cooler on an i7-4770 (non-k) in a SilverStone SG13WB-Q case. I had to replace the ATX power supply I was using with a SFX power supply ( SilverStone 450W SFX Form Factor 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply (ST45SF-V3) ) in order to get enough clearance for the cooler to fit in the low profile configuration (70mm tall). I also used the SilverStone ATX to SFX Adapter Bracket, PP08B instead of the adapter that came with the PSU in order to get some additional clearance, although I think the stock adapter would've worked as well. I was using a Noctua NH-L9I Low-Profile CPU Cooler prior to this setup on an i5-4670. Because that cooler was designed to have the fan blow down onto the heatsink it didn't work well in the SG13 because there's not really anywhere for the hot air exiting the heatsink to go. My CPU temps while gaming were in the mid-70's Celsius, and mid 90's after a few minutes of stress testing with Prime95. The fan was essentially recirculating the hot exhaust air back into the heatsink. I have a 140mm fan mounted at the front of the case as an intake to get some cool air to the CPU cooler, but there's still nowhere for the hot exhaust air to go. The only effective way to air cool in this case is to have a CPU cooler that blows air up through the heatsink (or pulls it through the heatsink) into an inverted PSU that can exhaust that hot air out of the case. I did intent to try just flipping the fan on the L9I and inverting my ATX PSU, but the screws weren't long enough to flip the fan as they sit recessed in the fan in the correct orientation, but not if the fan is upside down. I didn't want to rig something up with zip-ties or go hunting at the local hardware store for longer replacement screws, and I wasn't sure the NH-L9I was going to be adequate for my "new" i7-4770 anyway, so I went looking for a larger cooler that would fit. I was initially going to get the Scythe SCBSK-2100 BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B , but ran across the newly released Noctua NH-L12S in my search for comparable CPU coolers. I'm partial to Noctua products as they've always had excellent performance in my experience while being extremely quiet. This thing seems to be purpose made for my small case when used with a SFX power supply because it fits perfectly with plenty of space and no clearance issues, at least not on the board I'm using ( Gigabyte GA-H81N ). It was easy to install and can be placed in any orientation without issue. I installed my new processor, this cooler, new SFX PSU, bundled the cables together the best I could for good airflow from the front 140mm fan, and started testing temps. This cooler is extremely effective in this layout. I immediately did a stress test by running Prim95 and FurMark at the same time to test worst case scenario of 100% load on the GPU and all CPU cores/threads. That's something I wouldn't ever see in regular use, but if the system is stable under those conditions it's stable under any conditions. My GPU temps (I'm using an EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GAMING, 4GB ) leveled out around 70° C after 10 minutes , and my CPU temps were stable at roughly 78° C after 15 minutes. I couldn't hear the system at all over the single air vent on the other side of my room even though my computer is about a foot away from me on top of my desk. I couldn't have asked for better performance, and it does so while being nearly silent. Noctua has another winner with this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top notch quality and surprisingly high performance
*by J***N on June 24, 2020*

I picked up this cooler to replace an H80i v2 which failed on me after just a few months in my ITX 9700K Solidworks PC build. I figured I'd go back to old reliable air cooling since it seems like other folks have had similar issues with that particular AIO. First of all, the packaging design for this cooler deserves an award. I've bought Noctua fans before, but this was my first CPU cooler from them - all the packaging (aside from a couple plastic bags for mounting hardware) is beautifully folded cardboard that snugly keeps everything in its proper place. It would have been easy for Noctua to just make a few styrofoam molds to hold this thing, but they took the time to come up with this lovely origami-esque solution that is functional and environmentally friendly. Nice job guys! All of the hardware is great quality - mostly metal aside from a couple plastic spacers. The fan comes pre-installed in the most compact configuration (you can put it on top for better performance, but it might not fit in many ITX builds) and there are several instruction booklets (again, nice quality, for the different chipsets. Compared to other air coolers I've used, the mounting for this is a breeze - the LGA115X backplate has the feed-through standoffs press-fit so you just sort of pop it through the back and the rest of the installation is quite straightforward. If you're using this for AMD or a less common Intel chipset, the installation is a little more involved but probably not too bad. Additionally, there is a little metal Noctua decal "sticker" included which is the nicest logo swag I've ever gotten with a PC component (and I have built some very high end PCs!). The build is in a Silverstone SG13 case with a Silverstone SFX PSU. The CPU is an Intel 9700K running at stock settings with 2 sticks of 16GB Crucial 2666 spreaderless RAM. There is about 3/16" clearance between the top of this cooler and the PSU (PSU is flipped such that the intake fan is directly over the CPU heatsink) and about 1/8" between the CPU fan and the RAM. I put an additional Noctua 120mm fan on the front of the case for additional airflow. As far as cooling performance goes, I was very pleasantly surprised. Keep in mind, this is not a gaming build. This is a Solidworks PC that I use for moderate CAD work (about 1500 parts in my most complex assembly). Probably most importantly, when under typical loads, there is not a big, power-hungry GPU dumping a bunch of heat into my little ITX box - there is a tiny little P400 workstation card which is mostly there to provide multi-monitor support. That said, at an ambient temperature of nearly 90F (in my top floor California apartment with no AC) I was able to run the Solidworks benchmark as well as mess around with my largest assembly without every seeing a core temperature go above 70C. All the while, core clocks never dropped below 4700MHz. When I threw Prime95 at it, The core clocks evened out to around 4400MHz (130W power draw according to Core Temp) and temperatures hovered in the low 70's with the max I ever saw at 76C. Again, this is in a stuffy 90F ambient apartment. I can't provide measurements for noise levels, but I will say that, under moderate loading with all BIOS fan settings set to "Standard" this cooler cools my 9700K almost silently. Yes, when Prime95 is running and all 8 cores are under 100% load, it gets a bit louder, but not nearly as loud as some blower GPUs I've heard in gaming builds. In an office setting where the ambient temperature will be almost 10C below what I was testing at, I would never worry about my CPU overheating or the fans blowing so loudly that they bother my neighbors. This product receives my wholehearted recommendation - great job Noctua!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality low profile
*by K***H on December 10, 2025*

Perfect solution for my 3U rack mount case. High quality, great packaging and instructions, straightforward installation, and it just works.

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