Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown) by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 21/05/2025
  • 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

    Description

    Successor to the popular NH-L12, the NH-L12S is a compact low-profile CPU cooler that combines excellent compatibility, surprising efficiency and remarkable flexibility. Thanks to its NF-A12x15 PWM, slim 120mm fan, the NH-L12S provides even better quiet cooling performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan. At the same time, the NH-L12S is highly versatile: with the fan installed on top of the fins, the cooler is compatible with RAM modules of up to 48mm in height. With the fan installed underneath the fins, the total height of the cooler is only 70mm, making it suitable for use in many HTPC and Small Form Factor cases. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-L12S is a premium-quality low-profile solution for the highest demands.
    Low-profile mode
    Run with the NF-A12x15 fan installed underneath the fin stack, the NH-L12S stands only 70mm tall. The fan can be installed blowing upwards or blowing downwards in order to match the airflow direction inside the case.
    High-clearance mode
    Run with the NF-A12x15 fan installed on top, the NH-L12S provides extended clearance underneath the fin stack. This way, it is fully compatible with chipset coolers and RAM modules with heat-spreaders of up to 48mm in height (vs. 35mm in low-profile mode).
    NF-A12x15 slim 120mm premium fan
    Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic optimisations such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A12x15 is a premium-grade slim 120mm fan. Its outstanding efficiency allows the NH-L12S to provide even better performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan.
    NT-H1 thermal compound
    Noctua’s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds.
    Measurements
    Height (without fan): 70 mm
    Width (without fan): 128 mm
    Depth (without fan): 146 mm
    Height (with fan): 70 / 88 mm
    Width (with fan): 128 mm
    Depth (with fan): 146 mm
    Weight (without fan): 390 g
    Weight (with fan/s): 520 g
    Materials
    Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
    Cooler Specifications
    Scope of delivery
    NF-A12x15 PWM premium fan
    NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
    NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
    SecuFirm2 mounting kit
    Noctua metal case-badge
    Fan compatibility
    120x120x15, 120x120x25
    Please Note:
    The NH-L12S is a highly compact, quiet low-profile cooler designed for use in small form factor cases and HTPC environments. While it provides first-rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and or CPUs that create high heat loads.
    LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3


    LGA1700

    with NM-i17xx-MP78
    LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156)


    LGA775 & LGA1366
    X
    X
    Xeon LGA2011 Narrow ILM / Xeon LGA1366 & LGA1356
    X
    X
    Xeon LGA3647
    X
    X
    Xeon LGA4189
    X
    X
    AM5


    AM4


    sTRx4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3
    X
    X

    Product information

      • Item dimensions L x W x H:12.8 x 14.6 x 7 centimetres
      • Brand:Noctua
      • Power connector type:4-Pin
      • Voltage:12 Volts
      • Cooling method:Air
      • Compatible devices:Desktop
      • Noise level:23.9 dB
      • Material:Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
      • Maximum rotational speed:1850 RPM
      • Product Dimensions:12.8 x 14.6 x 7 cm; 1.17 Kilograms
      • Item model number:NH-L12S
      • Manufacturer:NOCTUA
      • Series:NH-L12S
      • Color:Brown
      • Processor 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+
      • Processor Count:1
      • Computer Memory Type:DDR3 SDRAM
      • Hard Drive Size:1 GB
      • Hard Drive Interface:ATA
      • Are Batteries Included:No
      • Item Weight:1.17 kg
      Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown)
      Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown) by Amazon.co.uk
      Price last update: 21/05/2025