--- product_id: 368317204 title: "Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)" brand: "noctua" price: "VT57737" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Noctua" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/368317204-noctua-nh-u12a-chromax-black-120mm-single-tower-cpu-cooler store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 22.6 dB ultra-quiet noise level 1500 RPM dual NF-A12x25 fans 102.1 CFM airflow Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) **Brand:** noctua **Price:** VT57737 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❄️ Stay cool, stay ahead — the stealthy powerhouse your rig deserves! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) by noctua - **How much does it cost?** VT57737 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/368317204-noctua-nh-u12a-chromax-black-120mm-single-tower-cpu-cooler) ## 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 - • **Effortless Installation:** SecuFirm2 mounting system plus high-grade NT-H1 thermal paste for quick, secure setup. - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Dual NF-A12x25 PWM fans with Low-Noise Adaptors deliver powerful cooling without the noise. - • **Perfect Fit, Zero Compromise:** 120mm size fits most tower cases, no RAM or PCIe slot interference—ultimate compatibility. - • **Built to Last with Confidence:** Backed by a 6-year warranty and trusted by pros for Intel & AMD high-end CPUs. - • **Elite Cooling in a Sleek Black:** All-black premium heatsink with award-winning design for a stealthy, professional build. ## Overview The Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black is a top-tier 120mm single-tower CPU cooler featuring dual NF-A12x25 PWM fans that deliver 102.1 CFM airflow at whisper-quiet 22.6 dB noise levels. Its all-black design complements any build while ensuring excellent RAM and PCIe compatibility. Equipped with the SecuFirm2 mounting system and premium NT-H1 thermal paste, it supports a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets. Renowned for its durability and performance, it comes with a 6-year warranty, making it a premium choice for professionals seeking reliable, silent cooling. ## Description Product description Socket compatibility: Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156 & AMD AM5, AM4 Socket compatibility Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156 & AMD AM5, AM4 NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound NA-YC1 4-pin PWM y-cable 2x NA-RC14 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A) The NH-U12A chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s NH-U12A premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same asymmetrical single-tower heatsink design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-U12A’s successful formula of fusing ultimate cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and outstanding RAM, case and PCIe compatibility. At the same time, the chromax.black version with its black fans and black coated heatsink combines these assets with a sleek stealth look. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12A chromax.black is a deluxe choice for customers who seek a highly compatible 120mm heatsink that can rival the performance of 140mm units and looks just as great as it cools. Review: Professional Grade Results, worth the Price. - It’s a premium product for a premium price. If you can swing the price the cooler is definitely worth it. It was packaged well, easy to install and it works. Keeps my 9900X cool while gaming. I have always preferred air cooling because they dont require disassembly for maintenance like AIOs. I have always herd that Noctua is the best around when it comes to air coolers and I now see why. My temps range from 41c idle to 45-65+ C while gaming. Ease of installation, low noise, looks and performance are the reason I recommend this cooler to any PC builder if you can afford it. The only real con is the price, it’s not cheap but it’s probably the best 120mm air cooler on the market Review: Incredible ROI - I have had cooling problems on my 11th gen Intel i7 for three years. Every AIO system I’ve purchased has failed, the pump goes out or it just isn’t effective enough. So I decided this time to try a fan cooler. This thing is perfect. It holds my computer temperature to idek levels (30-50 degrees Celsius,) even with heavy loads like gaming or the video editing I do every week for work. It is big enough to have the power necessary, but not so big it won’t fit in my case. It’s not loud at all, and with how cool my system is now, my case fans aren’t running on high all the time. It isn’t just as quiet as the all in one system, it’s made the computer noise go down all together. With two more fans, I was a little worried about the power draw, because that’s where I’d had problems before where the pump would give me issues. I have a 750w supply, and it has not even come close to the danger zone. All in all, I won’t buy another liquid cooling system again. This cooling rig is absolutely worth the money, it’s the best cooler I’ve ever had in my PC, and it is also the least expensive. It’s got the bang for your buck that you’re trying to achieve when building a PC that can perform under heavy loads so you can take what you were going to invest in a cooling system and put it toward more RAM or a better GPU. ## Features - Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes - Top-tier performance in 120mm size for excellent compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX & Micro-ATX motherboards - Dual state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle! - 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 & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B098XP1Y38 | | Air Flow Capacity | 102.1 Cubic Feet Per Minute | | Best Sellers Rank | #27 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans | | Brand | Noctua | | Brand Name | Noctua | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Cooling Method | Air | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,706 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000245 | | Included Components | Mounting kit & Thermal Paste | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H | | Item Weight | 1.2 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Noctua | | Material Type | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM | | Noise Level | 22.6 Decibels | | Power Connector Type | 4-Pin | | Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H | | UPC | 768645700722 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 12 Volts | | Warranty Description | 6 year manufacturer’s warranty | ## Product Details - **Air Flow Capacity:** 102.1 Cubic Feet Per Minute - **Brand:** Noctua - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Cooling Method:** Air - **Material:** Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 1500 RPM - **Noise Level:** 22.6 Decibels - **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin - **Product Dimensions:** 4.92"L x 4.41"W x 6.22"H - **Voltage:** 12 Volts ## Images ![Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ww6xZa1aL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have an lga1700 i9 12900k, will this keep it cool enough for video and photo editing as well as fps gaming?** A: Yes it should cool a 12900k just fine. I have this cooler on the 12900ks and it cools well. I leave it encoding video for 24hr sometimes and have had no problems. The cpu definitely runs hot. You can feel the warm air blowing off but the heat sync is affective. **Q: Does this support LGA1700 out of the box, does it include any necessary kits/mounting brackets?** A: Not entirely sure, but rather than asking here, I'd ask on the Noctua site. It may be harder to get a straight answer from consumers than directly from the company. I'm sure there's an email on the site you can send a message to. Noctua is good with follow up. I know mine came with brackets for both AMD and Intel, but I'm an AMD guy, so I don't know if LGA1700 is one of the Intel brackets this thing supports. Hope that helps. **Q: Any insights from early adopters regarding the coating's longevity? I wonder if it will dry/crack/peel-off after years of use. Thanks** A: I have a feeling that it's anodized aluminum, not a coating, so it shouldn't dry/crack/peel. Just a theory though. **Q: Is this good enough to cool a Ryzen 7 5800X?** A: I have Ryzen 7 5800x and use this version of chromax. You will not be dissappointed. Just make sure your fans pointing correct direction ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Grade Results, worth the Price. *by J***S on November 14, 2025* It’s a premium product for a premium price. If you can swing the price the cooler is definitely worth it. It was packaged well, easy to install and it works. Keeps my 9900X cool while gaming. I have always preferred air cooling because they dont require disassembly for maintenance like AIOs. I have always herd that Noctua is the best around when it comes to air coolers and I now see why. My temps range from 41c idle to 45-65+ C while gaming. Ease of installation, low noise, looks and performance are the reason I recommend this cooler to any PC builder if you can afford it. The only real con is the price, it’s not cheap but it’s probably the best 120mm air cooler on the market ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible ROI *by R***N on February 2, 2026* I have had cooling problems on my 11th gen Intel i7 for three years. Every AIO system I’ve purchased has failed, the pump goes out or it just isn’t effective enough. So I decided this time to try a fan cooler. This thing is perfect. It holds my computer temperature to idek levels (30-50 degrees Celsius,) even with heavy loads like gaming or the video editing I do every week for work. It is big enough to have the power necessary, but not so big it won’t fit in my case. It’s not loud at all, and with how cool my system is now, my case fans aren’t running on high all the time. It isn’t just as quiet as the all in one system, it’s made the computer noise go down all together. With two more fans, I was a little worried about the power draw, because that’s where I’d had problems before where the pump would give me issues. I have a 750w supply, and it has not even come close to the danger zone. All in all, I won’t buy another liquid cooling system again. This cooling rig is absolutely worth the money, it’s the best cooler I’ve ever had in my PC, and it is also the least expensive. It’s got the bang for your buck that you’re trying to achieve when building a PC that can perform under heavy loads so you can take what you were going to invest in a cooling system and put it toward more RAM or a better GPU. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Grade Results, Entry Level Price. *by S***D on August 18, 2023* I am thoroughly impressed by the quality and performance of this cooler. Running a Ryzen 7 5700g, and upgrading from a coolermaster A17C (similar to stock), that idled/performed at 72/85c. The NH-U12A is currently idling/performing at 36/53c! With auto-overclocking pushing the processor past 4ghz, that is a monumental improvement, and far greater that I had ever dreamed I would get for the price. This is a small case sharing space with a 3090ti, 2xNvme, 2xSSD, and 2xHDD; so it already has it's challenges, but even my PWM case fans are running 20-30% slower than before. Mobo and GPU temps dropped by 1-2c as result of lower ambient and probably better airflow in the case, overall. The install used my existing AMD backplate, and the tower is offset to one side to allow for RAM clearance. I am running a micro-atx board in a somewhat cramped mid-tower case, and I was still able to install and work the fans in place fairly easily. Judging by the cramped conditions of my board, I would vouch for 100% universal RAM clearance, as the offset tower just does what it says it does; and the included fans are not thin by any means. As a bonus, the fans seem to be positioned just perfectly to draw intake air across the RAM an works well with my VR heatsink on the exit side of things. The included fans are smooth as glass, and surprisingly quiet at full speed; but I had to manually run them to full, as the CPU wouldn't heat past 53c (Fan RPM 1300'ish). Primo fans, no RGB, but that's what I wanted for this rig. The wires are well sheathed in tubing and heatshrink- wire management approved. If you've never dealt with this type of fan clip system, practice with them before you install the cooler. lol. I bought the add-on, decorative cover NA-HC7, which looks amazing on the installed cooler, and requires less effort to install than removing the side panel to get to it. This add-on should be RGB, as the cutout design is just too perfect not to be backlit. This kit did add height to the cooler, and my case is fairly small, but the glass panel clears everything by about 2mm. Everything came professionally boxed, shiny, and new; and you can just feel the care and quality in everything you touch, even the packaging. I rarely write reviews, and I am rarely impressed; but I was on the fence for weeks about a cooling solution on this particular rig, and I wanted to ensure others in my position can absolutely trust this cooler. Even versus watercooling, maybe. Dang. ## Frequently Bought Together - Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) - ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive - Samsung 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. 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