Noctua
NH-L12S Spec and Price in Italy
Air
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.
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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
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
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