Noctua NH-L12S Low Profile High Performance CPU Cooler NH-L12S

Successor to the award-winning NH-L12; the NH-L12S is a compact low-profile CPU cooler that combines excellent compatibility; surprising efficiency and remarkable flexibility. Thanks to its NF-A12x15 PWM a slim 120mm fan; the NH-L12S provides even better quiet cooling performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan. At the same time; the NH-L12S is highly versatile: with the fan installed on top of the fins; the cooler is compatible with RAM modules of up to 48mm in height. With the fan installed underneath the fins; the total height of the cooler is only 70mm; making it suitable for use in many HTPC and Small Form Factor cases. Topped off with the trusted; pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system; Noctua's proven NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty; the NH-L12S is a premium-quality low-profile solution for the highest demands.

Based on the award-winning NH-L12 Having received more than 200 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines; the NH-L12 has become an established reference for low-profile 120mm top-flow coolers. Equipped with the new NF-A12x15 fan; the new S-version provides more flexibility and improved performance in low-profile mode.
Low-profile mode Run with the NF-A12x15 fan installed underneath the fin stack; the NH-L12S stands only 70mm tall. The fan can be installed blowing upwards or blowing downwards in order to match the airflow direction inside the case.
High-clearance mode Run with the NF-A12x15 fan installed on top; the NH-L12S provides extended clearance underneath the fin stack. This way; it is fully compatible with chipset coolers and RAM modules with heat-spreaders of up to 48mm in height (vs. 35mm in low-profile mode).
NF-A12x15 slim 120mm premium fan Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic optimisations such as Flow Acceleration Channels; the NF-A12x15 is a premium-grade slim 120mm fan. Its outstanding efficiency allows the NH-L12S to provide even better performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan.
PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor The NF-A12x15 premium fan supplied with the NH-L12S supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard. In addition; the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1850 to 1400rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.
120x25mm fan support The fan clips supplied with the NH-L12S work not only with the slim NF-A12x15 fan but also with 25mm thick 120mm fans. Users who have extra room inside their cases can thus boost the cooler's performance by using a standard 120x25mm fan on top (increases total height to 95mm).
SecuFirm2 mounting system Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality; safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA115x (LGA1150; LGA1151; LGA1155; LGA1156); LGA2011 (LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3); LGA2066 and AMD (AM2; AM2+; AM3; AM3+; AM4; FM1; FM2; FM2+); the SecuFirm2™ mounting included with the NH-L12S guarantees perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.
Compatibility with past and future sockets Complying with the open SecuFirm standard; the NH-C14S can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit; which is provided by Noctua free of charge. If technically possible; Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets.
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.
6-year manufacturer's warranty Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans; the supplied NF-A12x15 features an MTTF rating of more than 150;000 hours and the entire NH-L12S package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty.