NH-U12A Chromax Black High-end 120mm Single Tower Cooler

Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black is a premium, all-black version of Noctua’s high-end single-tower CPU air cooler. It delivers 140mm-class performance in a compact 120mm form factor with excellent RAM and case compatibility.

Key Specifications:

• Type: Single-tower air cooler (asymmetrical design)

• Dimensions (with fans): 158 mm (H) × 125 mm (W) × 112 mm (D)

• Dimensions (heatsink only): 158 mm (H) × 125 mm (W) × 58 mm (D)

• Weight: 1,220 g (with fans) / 760 g (heatsink only)

• Heatpipes: 7 × 6 mm copper (nickel-plated)

• Base Material: Copper (nickel-plated)

• Fin Material: Aluminium (black coated)

• Fan Configuration: Dual NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black fans (push/pull)

Fan Specifications (NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black):

• Size: 120 × 120 × 25 mm

• Speed: 0 – 2,000 RPM (±10%)

• Airflow (max.): 102.1 m³/h (60.09 CFM)

• Static Pressure (max.): 2.34 mm H₂O

• Noise Level (max.): 22.6 dB(A)

• Features: PWM control, Low-Noise Adaptors (LNA) included, SSO2 bearings

Compatibility:

• Intel: LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x series (and older like LGA2011/2066 with kits)

• RAM: 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules (asymmetrical design avoids overhang)

• Case: Excellent compatibility; 158 mm height fits most mid-tower cases

Other Features:

• Mounting: SecuFirm2 multi-socket system

• Thermal Paste: NT-H1 (pre-applied and spare)

• Warranty: 6 years

• NSPR (Noctua Standardised Performance Rating): 169

This cooler is highly regarded for its quiet operation, outstanding build quality, and strong performance on high-power CPUs (e.g., Ryzen 9 or Core i9) while maintaining great compatibility. The chromax.black edition offers a sleek all-black aesthetic without sacrificing any performance compared to the standard NH-U12A.