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NH-L12S Spec and Price in Canada

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A low-profile top-flow cooler for small-form-factor builds: 70 mm of heatsink, 86 mm with the slim 15 mm NF-A12x15 fan fitted above it, and four heatpipes. The fan reaches 1850 rpm at a rated 23.9 dB(A). Noctua rates it NSPR 88 and states outright that it is not suitable for CPUs that create high heat loads.

Current best price
$36.85at Amazon.ca · captured 2026-09-02View at Amazon.ca

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Price history

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  • NH-L12S
August 10, 202614 capturestoday · $92.35

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Specifications

Cooler type
Air
Noise
23.9 dBA
Fans
1
Fan size
120 mm
Warranty
6 years
Height
86 mm
Socket support
AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851, LGA1954, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1200
NSPR
88
Max fan speed
1850 RPM
Min fan speed
0 RPM
Heatpipes
4
PWM
Yes

Guides for this category

How to choose a CPU coolerHow to match a cooler to the heat your CPU makes, what air and liquid each trade away, and the fit checks that decide whether it goes in at all.

What owners and reviewers say

Summarised from 1 source(s), reviewed September 13, 2026. A source is counted only where it names this model exactly. How we track prices

Commonly praised

  • The best performer among the low-profile coolers tested, and very quiet at full speed.
  • Strong value given its price and bundled accessories, improving on the older model with better clearance.

Commonly criticised

  • Its low profile limits cooling headroom.
  • In one mounting orientation the raised I/O cover can hinder installation and block the first memory slot.

Sources behind this summary

Sources

Every spec above was pulled from one of these — a field a source didn't state was left off rather than estimated.