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Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black
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Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black

Black version of Noctua's NH-U12S, a quiet single-tower cooler with good clearance for tall RAM.

Price

$99.95 USD

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Specifications

Type
Aire
Towers
Simple
Fans
1x120mm PWM
Extra
Color Negro
Compatibility
AM5/AM4 / LGA1700

Quick analysis: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black

Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black is a high-end option in our air coolers catalog ($99.95). Best part: single tower: compact and easy to install, with good RAM clearance. Keep in mind: single tower: may fall short for very demanding processors.

Price position: It is the #26 cheapest of the 30 products in our air coolers catalog (high-end by price). It costs 176% more than the category median ($36.27).

Strengths

  • Single tower: compact and easy to install, with good RAM clearance.

Things to consider

  • Single tower: may fall short for very demanding processors.

Who is it for?

For anyone who wants dependable cooling with no pump or liquid. Compatibility per spec sheet: AM5/AM4 / LGA1700.

Who should look elsewhere?

If your processor is high-end with a high TDP, consider a dual tower or a liquid cooler.

How it compares

Next one down in priceNoctua NH-U12S Redux$59.95 · $40.00 (40 %) cheaperExtra: Color Negro → SilenciosoNext one up in priceNoctua NH-U12A$109.95 · $10.00 (10 %) moreFans: 1x120mm PWM → 2x120mm NF-A12x25 PWM · Extra: Color Negro → Premium

Frequently asked questions about this product

Is it compatible with my processor?
Per the spec sheet: AM5/AM4 / LGA1700.
Will it fit my case?
Compare it with the maximum cooler height your case supports.

Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.