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Noctua NH-L12S

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4.7 / 5
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In the end, whether limited by space or not, the NH-L12S is an affordable cooler that produces pleasing results.Read more
Now what we have here is the Noctua NH-L12S. A low profile, high performance CPU cooler built for compact systems. This is by no means a cheap alternative toRead more
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Key specs

  • LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), Socket FM2, Socket AM2, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 2066, Socket FM1, Socket AM3+, Socket AM2+, Socket AM4, Socket FM2+, Socket AM3, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 2011 (Socket R)
  • AMD A, Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium
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  • 23.9 dB
  • 1850 rpm
  • 450 rpm
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Noctua NH-L12S - Full Specifications

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General
Supported processor sockets
  • LGA 1155
  • LGA 2011-v3
  • Socket FM2
  • Socket AM2
  • LGA 1151
  • LGA 1156
  • LGA 2066
  • Socket FM1
  • Socket AM3+
  • Socket AM2+
  • Socket AM4
  • Socket FM2+
  • Socket AM3
  • LGA 1200
  • LGA 1366
  • LGA 1150
  • LGA 2011
Compatible processor series
  • AMD A
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
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Design
Colour of productBeige,Nickel
Material
  • Aluminium
  • Copper
  • Nickel
Number of fans1
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Power
Rated Voltage12.0 V
Fan connector4-pin
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Technical details
Noise level (high speed)23.9 dB
Fan speed (max)1850.0 rpm
Fan speed (min)450.0 rpm
Maximum air pressure1.53 mmH2O
Bearing type
Self-Stabilising Oil-pressure Bearing
Mean time between failures (MTBF)150000.0 h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportyes
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Dimensions
Fan width4.72 in
Fan depth0.59 in
Fan height0.59 in
Fan diameter4.72 in
Radiator width5.04 in
Radiator height5.75 in
Radiator depth2.76 in
Width5.04 in
Depth3.43 in
Height5.75 in
Weight18.34 oz

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Noctua NH-L12S Noctua NH-L12S CPU Cooler Review
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Published: 17.02.2018
Noctua NH-L12S CPU Cooler Review
4.9

In the end, whether limited by space or not, the NH-L12S is an affordable cooler that produces pleasing results.

By Chad Sebring
21 minute read
Noctua NH-L12S Review | Noctua NH-L12S Low Profile CPU Cooler | TechPorn
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Published: 30.11.2018
Review | Noctua NH-L12S Low Profile CPU Cooler | TechPorn
4.2

Now what we have here is the Noctua NH-L12S. A low profile, high performance CPU cooler built for compact systems. This is by no means a cheap alternative to

By Leo Bien Durana
8 minute read

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