Conclusion
...not just one of the best compact solutions in its arsenal, but one of the best CPU coolers to date.Noctua continues to set the standard for air cooling and in the NH-U12A it has released not just one of the best compact solutions in its arsenal, but one of the best CPU coolers to date.
Offering outstanding performance from a 120mm unit, this fifth-generation U12 Series offers ample clearance for memory and PCIe, exemplary build quality, and a pair of flagship fans whose fastidious design tells you everything you need to know about the Austrian company.
Installation is as simple as ever, noise levels are kept down to a minimum, the bundle is comprehensive, and to top it all off there's a six-year warranty to help convince you that this is £90 well spent.
Bottom line: if neither the colour scheme nor price tag are cause for concern, go ahead and buy an NH-U12A; you won't regret it.
Excellent cooling performance
Ample clearance for memory and PCIe
Exemplary build quality
User-friendly installation kit
Keeps quiet at all times
Six-year warranty as standard
Noctua NH-U12A
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