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Noctua NH-U12S redux
Slim single-tower option
- Supplied height
- 158 mm
- Fans included
- 1x 120x120x25mm (square)
THE CPU COOLER COLLECTION
Cooler heads.
Better builds.
Start with your exact processor and the space inside your case. Then check the motherboard, memory and mounting kit before making it yours.
Use the case maker’s CPU-cooler clearance, not its outside width. RAM height matters when a fan sits above the memory.
Meet the five exact models.
Browse the photos and specifications below. Add your processor and clearance to evaluate the first fit checks.
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Noctua NH-D12L
For shorter tower clearance
- Supplied height
- 145 mm
- Fans included
- 1x 120x120x25mm (round)
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Noctua NH-U12A
Two fans in a 158mm tower
- Supplied height
- 158 mm
- Fans included
- 2x 120x120x25mm (square)
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Noctua NH-L9a-AM5
37mm low-profile AM5 option
- Supplied height
- 37 mm
- Fans included
- 1x 92x92x14mm
Not suitable for processors with high heat loads. Exact CPU compatibility must be confirmed before purchase; AM5 socket fit alone is insufficient.
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Noctua NH-D15 G2
Large 168mm dual tower
- Supplied height
- 168 mm
- Fans included
- 2x 140x140x25mm (round)
THE LAST CHECK IS THE WHOLE BUILD
A socket match is
only the beginning.
Cooler height, RAM overhang and motherboard components can change the fit. CPU performance ratings can rule out a cooler even when it mounts. Every model page links Noctua’s exact compatibility lists, with included parts and limits.
The CPU cooler fit checklist