Noctua presents new version of the NH-U12

Noctua today presented the NH-U12F, the new version of the NH-U12 CPU-Cooler. The NH-U12F can be rotated by 90° on all sockets, boasts full compatibility with AMD's new AM2 socket and comes equipped with a Noctua NF-S12 120mm fan, which has a minimum noise rating of only 8dB(A). Thanks to the 4 Dual-Heat-Pipes, 38 aluminium cooling fins with a total surface area of more than 5000cm² and soldered joints for optimal heat-transfer, the Noctua NH-U12F achieves superior cooling performance at minimum noise levels.

"With the NH-U12F, we have implemented the 3 most frequent customer requests regarding our NH-U12 cooler: A mounting system that makes it possible to rotate the cooler by 90°, AM2 compatibility and the addition of a sound-optimised premium fan", explains Mag. Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. "The NH-U12F is a well rounded, complete, high-quality solution that provides maximum performance and quietness."

The NF-S12 fan used on the NH-U12F is equipped with a magnetically centred, self lubricating oil-pressure bearing and employs a novel rotor which was developed by the Austrian Institute for Heat-Transmission and Fan Technology (Österreichisches Institut für Wärmeübertragung und Ventilatorentechnik, ÖIWV). Thanks to the special optimisation of the blade geometry towards ultra low noise application, the NF-S12 achieves a flow rate of 81m³/h at a mere 17dB(A). Using the supplied Ultra-Low-Noise adaptor, the noise level can be lowered to only 8dB(A)!

The new NH-U12F fits socket 775, 754, 939, 940 and AM2 and can be rotated by 90° on all sockets to allow for an optimal positioning of the cooler within the airflow inside the case and to evade compatibility issues with non-compliant chipset coolers and RAM modules.

"In addition to factors such as cooling performance, quietness of operation, long-term stability and compatibility, we attach great importance to the reliability of the mounting system", says Mag. Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. "The SecuFirm mounting system of the NH-U12F makes it possible to safely transport the assembled system without any risk even though the cooler exceeds the 450g weight specification established by Intel and AMD."

Noctua's SecuFirm mounting system guarantees optimal contact pressure and maximum security thanks to the use of a backplate and spring-loaded screws.

Technical specifications
Detailed specifications of the NH-U12F as well as the supplied NF-S12 fan and background information on the Noctua Straight-Blade-Design and the SSO bearing can be found at www.noctua.at.

Prices and availability
The NH-U12F will be available by the end of September. The recommended retail price is EUR 54.90 / USD 64.90.