Features: | Successor to the award-winning 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, Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-L12S is a premium-quality low-profile solution for the highest demands. | Based on the award-winning NH-L12 | Having received more than 200 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines, the NH-L12 has become an established reference for low-profile 120mm top-flow coolers. Equipped with the new NF-A12x15 fan, the new S-version provides more flexibility and improved performance in low-profile mode. | 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 45mm in height | 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. | PWM Support and Noise Adapter | The NF-A12x15 premium fans supplied with the NH-L12S supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard. In addition the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1850 to 1400 rpm using the supplied low-noise adapter for even quieter operation | SecuFirm mounting system | Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156), and AMD AM5 and AM4 the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-L12S guarantees perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets. | 6-year manufacturer’s warranty | Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A12x15 features an MTTF rating of more than 150,000 hours and the entire NH-L12S package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty. | Specifications: | Important info | The NH-L12S is a low-profile quiet 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 should be used with care on CPUs with more than 95W TDP (Thermal Design Power). Please consult our CPU compatibility list and TDP guidelines to find out whether the NH-L12S is recommended for your CPU | Socket compatibility | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156), and AMD AM5 and AM4 | Height | 70mm | Width | 128mm | Depth | 146mm | Weight ( | without fan | ) | 390 g | with fan | 520 g | Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminum (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Fan compatibility | 120x120x15 & 120x120x25 | Scope of delivery | 1x NF-A12x15 PWM premium fan | Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) | NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound | SecuFirm2 mounting kit | Noctua metal case-badge | Fan Specifications | Model 1x Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM | Max. rotational speed (+/- 10%) - 1850 RPM | Max. rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) - 1400 RPM | Min. rotational speed (PWM, +/-20%) - 450 RPM | Max. airflow - 94.2 m³/h | Max. airflow with L.N.A. - 70.8 m³/h | Max. acoustical noise - 23.9 dB(A) | Max. acoustical noise with L.N.A. - 16.8 dB(A) | Input power - 1.56 W | MTTF - >150.000 h | Warranty | 6 Years | Note | Features, Price, Specifications are subject to change without notice. Images used for representation purposes only