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Compare CPU Coolers Compare Noctua NH-U12S vs NH-U12A

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Prices (Change region) In Stock $84.95 Last updated 27 minutes ago. In Stock Free shipping $95.90	Prices (Change region) In Stock Free shipping $135.99
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Brand Noctua	Brand Noctua
Model NH-U12S	Model NH-U12A
Release Date 📅 July 2013	Release Date -
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews Add a product review	User reviews Add a product review
Price history View Details ►	Price history View Details ►
Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066	Supported Sockets AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066
Liquid Cooler No	Liquid Cooler No
Noise Level 18.6 - 22.4 dB	Noise Level 18.8 - 22.6 dB
Fan RPM 300 - 1500 RPM	Fan RPM 450 - 2000 RPM
Height 158 mm	Height 158 mm

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• Generally quieter under full load

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