Noctua
Noctua NH-U12S redux
The Noctua NH-U12S redux lands as a entry-level cpu cooler, built around Air.
50/100
AirLGA1851AM5Grey
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Why we rate it
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- LGA1851 support
- Above-average fan count
- Below-average fan size
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the Noctua NH-U12S redux wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typeAir
Heatsink height158 mm
Performance
Fan count1700
Fan size120 mm
Max fan RPM1700
Fan and pump
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1851
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1700 supportYes
LGA1851 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
Features and aesthetics
ColourGrey
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNoctua NH-U12S redux vs Noctua Noctua NH-D15
Noctua NH-U12S reduxNoctua NH-D15
| NoctuaNoctua NH-U12S reduxThis page | NoctuaNoctua NH-D15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 51 /100Better |
| Cooler type | Air | Air |
| Max rpm | 1700 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Noctua NH-U12S redux 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Noctua NH-U12S redux worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Noctua NH-U12S redux?
Its pwm fans stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 A-RGB?
The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 A-RGB scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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