Noctua
Noctua NH-D12L
The Noctua NH-D12L lands as a entry-level cpu cooler, built around Air Cooler.
48/100
Air CoolerLGA1700AM4Brown
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Why we rate it
- Dual-tower design
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- Below-average fan count
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the Noctua NH-D12L wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typeAir Cooler
Heatsink height145 mm
Dual-tower designYes
Performance
Fan count1
Fan size120 mm
Fan and pump
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1700
AMD socketsAM4
LGA1700 supportYes
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
ColourBrown
Warranty6 years
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNoctua NH-D12L vs ARCTIC ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC
Noctua NH-D12LARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC
| NoctuaNoctua NH-D12LThis page | ARCTICARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 49 /100Better |
| Cooler type | Air Cooler | mm AIO |
| Radiator size | — | 240 mm |
| Max rpm | — | 1800 |
Who it's for
Is the Noctua NH-D12L right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Noctua NH-D12L worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Noctua NH-D12L?
Its dual-tower design stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC?
The ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 240 - Water Cooling PC scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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