Noctua NH-D12L Low Height Dual Tower CPU Cooler

Part Number: NH-D12L
Manufacturer: Noctua
Quickfind Code: 120422

Stock: In Stock

£73.59 ex. vat
£88.31 inc. vat

Product Features:

Condition: New
Size 120mm
Socket Type Multi Socket
Type CPU Air Cooler

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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, Noctua’s award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound and a 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-D12L is the perfect choice for applications that require serious cooling performance but cannot fit the larger NH-U12A.

Main Features

145mm height for broader case compatibility - While 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.
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.
Round-frame NF-A12x25r PWM fan - Introduced 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.
100% RAM compatibility on LGA1700/1200 and AM4/AM5 - Due to its asymmetric design, the NH-D12L does not overhang the RAM slots on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family)/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. On LGA2066, the rear fin stack will overhang the RAM slots on the left-hand side of the socket, so RAM modules must not exceed 45mm height.
PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors - The NF-A12x25r 120mm fan supplied with the NH-D12L supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard: full performance under load, virtually silent at idle! In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 2000 to 1700rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.
Dual-fan options - The 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.
SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system - Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family), LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) and LGA20xx (LGA2066, LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3), as well as AMD AM4 and AM5, the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-D12L is straightforward to install, provides perfect contact pressure and will stand the test of time even under heavy use.
Compatibility with past and future sockets - Thanks to Noctua's SecuFirm ecosystem, the NH-D12L can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets, which makes the NH-D12L a safe long-term investment.
NT-H1 thermal compound - Noctua's much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds.
Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins - With many heatsinks, the fins are press-fitted to the heatpipes. Due to the different thermal expansion coefficients of copper and aluminium, this fit can loosen over years of thermal cycling, which may lead to reduced performance. By contrast, the NH-D12L's fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee a superior thermal interface that doesn't deteriorate even after many years of usage.

Technical Specification

Noctua NH-D12L Low Height Dual Tower CPU Cooler

CPU Types

Socket

Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM5, AM4

Fan

Fan Bearing Type	SSO2
Fan Speed	450 ~ 2000 RPM
Noise Level	18.8 ~ 22.6 dB(A)
Lifetime	> 150,000 hours
Airflow	84.5 ~ 102.1 m3/h

Fan Speed Controller

Connector	4-pin PWM
Voltage	12 B

Physical

Form Factor
Base Material	Copper
Heatsink Material	Aluminium
In The Box	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
Width	125 mm
Depth	113 mm
Height	145 mm
Weight	890 g
Fan Width	cm
Fan Depth	120 mm
Fan Height	25 mm

Warranty

6 Years

Wireless Communications

Bluetooth

Key Features

Firewire
IDE/EIDE Supported
Installed Processors (Max)
Integrated Graphics Supported
Maximum RAM	GB
RAID Supported
SATA Supported
SCSI/SAS Supported
Memory Type
Wireless Network
Chipset Manufacturer
Supported Processor Manufacturer
Number of PCI Slots	slot(s)
Number of PCI-X Slots	slot(s)
Number of PCI Express Slots	slot(s)
Main Colour
Internal/External Use
Fan Diameter
Socket(s)
Memory Channel
On-board Audio Type
Number of SATA Ports	port(s)
Number of USB Ports	port(s)
SATA III Support
USB 3.0 Support
Multi GPU Support
Compatible with Socket AM3
Compatible with Socket AM2+
Compatible with Socket AM2
Compatible with Socket 939
Compatible with Socket 940
Compatible with Socket 754
Compatible with Socket A
Compatible with Socket 1366
Compatible with Socket 1156	Yes
Compatible with Socket 775
Compatible with Socket 771
Compatible with Socket 478
Compatible with Socket 423
Compatible with Socket 370
Heatpipe Technology	Yes
Includes Fan	Yes
VGA Connection
DVI Connection
HDMI Connection
DisplayPort Connection
Memory Type
Fan Size	mm
Motherboard Form Factor
Compatible with Socket 2011	Yes
Compatible with Socket 1155	Yes
Compatible with Socket AM3+
Compatible with Socket FM1
Display Model in Showroom
Wake on LAN
L.E.D Fan	No LED
Compatible with Socket FM2
Motherboard Power Connectors
Motherboard Chipset
Thunderbolt
Liquid Cooler	No
Compatible with Socket 1150	Yes
Compatible with Socket AM1
Motherboard Model
WiFi Speed	Mbps
Watercooler	No
USB 3.1 Support
Internal USB3.0 Header
Compatible with Socket 1151	Yes
Compatible with Socket AM4	Yes
Cooler Height	145 mm
Compatible with Socket TR4
M.2 Support
Compatible with Socket 2066	Yes
On-board RGB Control
Memory Speed	MHz
Skip Audio Test
Compatible with Socket 3647
RGB Header Type
Addressable RGB
Internal USB Type-C Header
Radiator Length	mm
Compatible with Socket 1200
Compatible with Socket 1200	Yes
RGB Software Type
Microsoft Processor List
Compatible with Socket 1700	Yes
Power Requirement (auto)	5 W
Cooler count	1
Max Memory Speed Supported (Non-overclocked)	MHz
Max Memory Speed Supported (overclocked)	MHz
CPU Power Pins (female)
PCI Express Power Pins (female)
Total M.2 Slots
Maximum NVMe M.2 ports
Maximum SATA M.2 ports
PCI-e slots
SATA ports
No. of front USB2.0 ports supported
No. of front USB3.0 ports supported
No. of front USB-C ports supported