The Noctua NH-D12L CPU cooler has exceeded my expectations in every aspect, earning it a well-deserved five-star rating. From installation to performance, this cooler has proven itself as a top-tier choice for anyone looking to optimize their CPU cooling solution.
Installation was a breeze, thanks to the well-thought-out design and clear instructions. The build quality is exceptional – the heatsink and fans exude durability and precision craftsmanship. The compact size of the NH-D12L makes it an excellent fit for a variety of PC setups, even in cases with limited space.
But where this cooler truly shines is in its cooling performance. The dual-fan setup efficiently dissipates heat, keeping my CPU temperatures consistently low, even under heavy workloads and gaming sessions. The whisper-quiet operation of the fans is a testament to Noctua's commitment to noise reduction without compromising performance.
Additionally, the NH-D12L's compatibility with various CPU sockets adds to its versatility, making it a future-proof investment. Noctua's reputation for quality and reliability is well-reflected in this CPU cooler, and it has become an integral part of my system.
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Noctua Cooling Solutions
Noctua's premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and quality.
Product Description
The NH-D12L is a low-height 120mm class CPU cooler that has been conceived to combine outstanding quiet cooling performance with superior case compatibility. At a height of only 145mm (13mm lower than Noctua’s regular 120mm models), it fits many 4U enclosures as well as narrower tower cases that have been previously limited to solutions with 92mm fans. At the same time, its five heatpipe dual-tower design and state-of-the-art NF-A12x25r 120mm fan allow it to achieve a level of efficiency that surpasses many full-height 120mm models. Thanks to its single fan configuration and asymmetrical fin stacks, the NH-D12L provides 100% RAM compatibility on AMD AM4/AM5 and LGA1700/1200 by staying clear of the memory slots. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2 mounting system and Noctua’s award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-D12L is the perfect choice for applications that require serious cooling performance but cannot fit the larger NH-U12A.
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145mm height for broader case compatibilityWhile Noctua’s regular 120mm CPU coolers stand 158mm tall, the NH-D12L measures only 145mm. This allows it to fit not only a wide range of 4U rackmount server cases and many tower-style enclosures that are not wide enough for 158mm units, but also some larger Small Form Factor (SFF) and Mini-ITX chassis. |
100% RAM compatibility on LGA1851/LGA1700 and AM4/AM5Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-D12L does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA1851/LGA1700/LGA1200 /LGA115x and AMD AM4/AM5 based motherboards, which ensures easy access to the modules and 100% compatibility with DIMMs that feature tall heat-spreaders or RGB lighting. |
Round-frame NF-A12x25r PWM fanIntroduced in 2018, Noctua’s NF-A12x25 is widely considered to be the best 120mm fan on the market. The round-frame variant used on the NH-D12L provides the same renowned quiet cooling performance yet makes it possible to reduce overall cooler height without risking compatibility issues with tall motherboard heatsinks or shrouds. |
Dual-fan optionsThe NH-D12L ships with a second pair of fan clips that can be used to install a second NF-A12x25r PWM fan either on the front or on the rear fin stack. However, it must be noted that the second fan will usually sit on top of either the RAM or I/O panel and thereby increase the total height beyond 145mm. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 145mm
- Width (without fan): 125mm
- Depth (without fan): 113mm
- Height (with fan): 145mm
- Width (with fan): 125mm
- Depth (with fan): 113mm
- Weight (without fan): 700g
- Weight (with fan): 890g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- NF-A12x25r PWM premium fan
- NA-RC14 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- Fan-clips for second NF-A12x25r
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Fan Compatibility
NF-A12x25r PWM (square-frame 120mm fans not supported)
More performance at lower height
Despite its reduced height, the NH-D12L easily outperforms 92mm coolers. It can even surpass renowned 120mm units such as the NH-U12S and often comes close to Noctua’s award-winning 120mm flagship model NH-U12A.
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| LGA1851, LGA1700 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA20xx Square ILM | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx |
| LGA20xx Narrow ILM | X | X | X | X |
| LGA4189 | X | X | X | X |
| LGA4677 | X | X | X | X |
| AM5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TR4, SP3, sTRX4, sWRX8 | X | X | X | X |
| sTR5, SP6 | X | X | X | X |
Amazing performance for the size!!
I'm currently using this cooler on my 5800X3D in an Fractal Nano ITX case.Due to the length of my GPU I could not run an AIO and my NH-D15 tower cooler was slightly too big to clear the PSU shroud. I came across the NH-D12L and it's worked perfectly. The included NF-A12x25r fan is fantastic. Quiet while still moving a lot of air.The temps stay under 79c running full synthetic benchmarks, in the mid 50's to low 60's when gaming, and are in the 30's and low 40's for general web browsing. I am running a -20mv offset all core which has helped keep the temps lower while letting the 5800X3d maintain it's full boost clock indefinitely in benchmarks.Even under full load the cooler is amazingly quiet. My computer is right next to me at ear level and it is barely audible under load. No need to use headphones.For those that can't fit the NH-D15, this is a great alternative and I absolutely recommend it.
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Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2024
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Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2022
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I'm currently using this cooler on my 5800X3D in an Fractal Nano ITX case.
Due to the length of my GPU I could not run an AIO and my NH-D15 tower cooler was slightly too big to clear the PSU shroud. I came across the NH-D12L and it's worked perfectly. The included NF-A12x25r fan is fantastic. Quiet while still moving a lot of air.
The temps stay under 79c running full synthetic benchmarks, in the mid 50's to low 60's when gaming, and are in the 30's and low 40's for general web browsing. I am running a -20mv offset all core which has helped keep the temps lower while letting the 5800X3d maintain it's full boost clock indefinitely in benchmarks.
Even under full load the cooler is amazingly quiet. My computer is right next to me at ear level and it is barely audible under load. No need to use headphones.
For those that can't fit the NH-D15, this is a great alternative and I absolutely recommend it.
Due to the length of my GPU I could not run an AIO and my NH-D15 tower cooler was slightly too big to clear the PSU shroud. I came across the NH-D12L and it's worked perfectly. The included NF-A12x25r fan is fantastic. Quiet while still moving a lot of air.
The temps stay under 79c running full synthetic benchmarks, in the mid 50's to low 60's when gaming, and are in the 30's and low 40's for general web browsing. I am running a -20mv offset all core which has helped keep the temps lower while letting the 5800X3d maintain it's full boost clock indefinitely in benchmarks.
Even under full load the cooler is amazingly quiet. My computer is right next to me at ear level and it is barely audible under load. No need to use headphones.
For those that can't fit the NH-D15, this is a great alternative and I absolutely recommend it.
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Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2024
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I was doing research for possible solutions to my current situation. I saw some other user's ways of possibly adding a taller cooling tower, which one version meant cutting a hole in the side of the metal side panel case they had. However, my side panel is of the glass version, and that was not an option. I saw this week that this came out via an online article and writeup of this being released this week. Thankfully Amazon had stock and I immediately placed the order. I was not disappointed.
It fits, and it cools much more efficiently than I had even expected. I ran some loads that I normally ran the device under, which were most likely thermal throttling the system as the system was spiking in the 90C/212F areas according to HWMonitor. I believe I am now not thermal throttling as we speak, with the temperature under same load now reading 84C/183F at max readings.
This is a mind easing solution that I was weary of working at first for the height limitation of the cooling tower I thought I might run into. However, Noctua has hit this out of the park and has provided the prebuilt narrow cases breathing room and doubled the cooling thermal area, if not tripled the surface area as the stock cooler on a visual analysis of heatsink surfaces. My case currently, without spending money on another case or even considering AIO or liquid cooling, is small as it is. Much smaller than I imagined it when I purchased it initially. The cooling tower has enough gap, albeit small if by millimeters, between the top of the thermal heat pipe ends and the glass side panel, that there is no contact whatsoever.
And finally, the second main reason, aside from thermal control as the primary, was to reduce the noise created by the constant needing to cool the smaller stock heatsink. For those coming along behind me, the stock cooler is smaller than 92mm of even the rear exhaust case fan. Having the cooling fans that are larger and quieter from this is so much better than ever before. Even at load, there was barely any noticeable fan noise, you might literally have to get down next to the case to hear it if you have it below your desktop surface. My older AIO system is now even louder than this now. I am very happy with this and very thankful for this new release. I didn't have to spend excess money on a new case or a new liquid cooling solution that this was able to help fulfill.
As far as installation, the instructions were very detailed and the parts were very easy to identify. While I can see someone not experienced possibly being a bit overwhelmed by such a task of a swap that might cause worry, from my other experiences, this was such a breeze and easy to accomplish, that I feel that my son could do the swap.
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