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product_id: 292142141
title: "NH-U12S redux"
brand: "noctua"
price: "511 zł"
currency: PLN
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/292142141-nh-u12s-redux
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# 158mm height fits most cases 25.1 dB ultra-quiet operation 1700 RPM max fan speed NH-U12S redux

**Brand:** noctua
**Price:** 511 zł
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay cool, stay ahead — the smarter way to power your PC

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NH-U12S redux by noctua
- **How much does it cost?** 511 zł with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/292142141-nh-u12s-redux)

## Best For

- noctua enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted noctua brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Installation:** SecuFirm2 mounting system with pre-applied premium NT-H1 thermal paste makes setup a breeze for Intel & AMD platforms.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Efficiency:** Experience near-silent operation at idle and smart automatic fan speed control that adapts to your workload seamlessly.
- • **Effortless Cooling Mastery:** Keep your CPU cool under pressure with a high-performance NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan that balances power and silence flawlessly.
- • **Sleek Compatibility Design:** Slim 120mm profile ensures perfect fit in most tower cases without blocking RAM or PCIe slots—no compromises on upgrades.
- • **Trusted Noctua Quality at a Smart Price:** Award-winning cooling technology now more accessible—join thousands of pros who refuse to settle for less.

## Overview

The Noctua NH-U12S Redux is a high-performance, slim-profile CPU cooler featuring a 120mm NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan that delivers exceptional cooling with ultra-quiet operation. Designed for broad compatibility with Intel and AMD sockets, it includes premium thermal paste and an easy-to-install SecuFirm2 mounting system. This award-winning cooler offers professional-grade performance at a more accessible price point, making it the go-to choice for millennial managers who demand reliability and efficiency without compromise.

## Description

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Review: Lives up to the Noctua name for half the price - Purchased this with the optional second fan as an upgrade from the stock cooler that comes with my 5600. I had been looking at purchasing a Noctua cooler, specifically the NH-U12A or the NH-U12S but could not justify pulling the trigger on a $100+ cooler when the stock cooler was doing a good enough job. But then I found this cooler with basically the same performance for half the price, and I knew I had to get it. PROS: -AMAZING cooling! With the stock cooler, my CPU would get to 90+ degrees while performing a 10 minute Cinebench. With this cooler, it barely gets above 60 degrees while performing a 30 minute Cinebench test. While gaming, even under the most CPU stressing game I have (Dead Space Remake) it stays under 65 degrees with PBO enabled. -This thing is QUIET! Like I said, I had purchased the secondary fan for a push/pull configuration on my cooler and even with the second fan, this thing is silent. Really the only noise coming from my PC is from the GPU fans spinning up. Before, my PC was noisy with the stock cooler, but I didn't realize HOW noisy it was until I put this one in. -You cannot overtighten this cooler because of the spring loaded screws on the cooler -Comes with Noctua thermal paste pre applied, so you do not have to worry about paste, but get some just in case. Arctic mx-4 is $5 extra CONS: -It is tough to get the mounting hardware on without help. I managed to do it but it would be 100x easier with someone helping, or by removing the MOBO from the case. But I was lazy and didn't want to deal with that. Plus, some of the standoffs for my board are under where the fans end up sitting, so I still would have had issues with it. -Some people have had issues with motherboard compatibility, but this could be user error. I use a Gigabyte B550M DS3H and had no issues. This cooler uses the backplate that came with the board for AM4. Intel uses the included backplate. -The threads for the screws are on the mounting hardware, and when you loosen the screws on the cooler, they are not free of the screws on the mounting hardware, keeping you from turning the cooler to break the seal from the thermal paste. Since this comes with Noctua paste pre applied, good luck getting this off without a fight. -Attaching the fans is hard as hell, especially if you do it in your case. I found that doing the secondary fan (if you buy one) first, then the front fan is WAY easier than doing it the other way. And the fans might block standoff screws if you put them on outside of the case. I highly recommend this cooler, and its good to see that the Noctua name holds up even on a more budget option.
Review: Great, affordable cooler! - Let me begin with some clarification. I have not yet used my pc with this cooler in practical applications yet. However, I have ran the Heaven benchmark and Cinebench R23 with this cooler installed. I’m running a Ryzen 7 5000 series and there is about a 25 degree difference in running those two benchmarks between the Noctua cooler and the AMD Waith stock cooler. The Noctua cooler definitely comes out ahead, which I knew it would, by a 25 degree difference. The idle temp is about 5 degrees cooler. I’d love to say the fan is quieter, but I don’t know. The fan on the Noctua cooler hasn’t had to ramp up like the AMD Wraith cooler fan had to. For the temps I was at, 53 degrees under load, I couldn’t hear the fan. While this Noctua cooler is a “budget” cooler, it has performed wonderfully thus far. Installation is very straight forward, with clear instructions for the inexperienced. Noctua makes great products and is well established in the PC cooling business.

## Features

- Streamlined, more affordable redux line version of the award-winning NH-U12S heatsink
- Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards
- Quiet NF-P12 redux-1700 120mm fan with PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, near silent at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4
- Renowned Noctua quality at an attractive price, smart choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08WPDD6GD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #155 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Brand Name | Noctua |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,319 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000207 |
| Included Components | screen protector |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.22"L x 4.92"W x 2.8"H |
| Item Weight | 710 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Material Type | Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins) |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1700 RPM |
| Noise Level | 25.1 Decibels |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Product Dimensions | 6.22"L x 4.92"W x 2.8"H |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 6 year manufacturer’s warranty |
| Wattage | 1.08 watts |

## Product Details

- **Product Dimensions:** 6.22"L x 4.92"W x 2.8"H
- **Brand:** Noctua
- **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts
- **Wattage:** 1.08 watts
- **Cooling Method:** Air
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Noise Level:** 25.1 Decibels
- **Material:** Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins)
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 1700 RPM

## Images

![NH-U12S redux - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81l6gVhXm8L.jpg)
![NH-U12S redux - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lR0qWms-L.jpg)
![NH-U12S redux - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81N8E9gBgTL.jpg)
![NH-U12S redux - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QzLVZcSoL.jpg)
![NH-U12S redux - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SzVIz-PXL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it include lga 1700 mounting bracket in the box?**
A: Yes it does

**Q: ¿Enfriará bien un procesador Ryzen 5 5600X?**
A: Si, lo compre para mi procesador Ryzen 5 5600 y a sido maravilloso, la máxima temperatura que alcanza ahora mi procesador es de 70º C jugando videojuegos AAA y antes cuando tenia el disipador de fabrica llegaba a los 90º C

**Q: Does it come with thermal paste?**
A: The NH-U12S redux comes with a thin layer of NT-H1 pre-applied to the heatsink base, which makes it even easier to install and eliminates any guesswork as to how much paste should be used.

**Q: Is the fan 4 pin?**
A: Yup

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lives up to the Noctua name for half the price
*by A***N on May 24, 2023*

Purchased this with the optional second fan as an upgrade from the stock cooler that comes with my 5600. I had been looking at purchasing a Noctua cooler, specifically the NH-U12A or the NH-U12S but could not justify pulling the trigger on a $100+ cooler when the stock cooler was doing a good enough job. But then I found this cooler with basically the same performance for half the price, and I knew I had to get it. PROS: -AMAZING cooling! With the stock cooler, my CPU would get to 90+ degrees while performing a 10 minute Cinebench. With this cooler, it barely gets above 60 degrees while performing a 30 minute Cinebench test. While gaming, even under the most CPU stressing game I have (Dead Space Remake) it stays under 65 degrees with PBO enabled. -This thing is QUIET! Like I said, I had purchased the secondary fan for a push/pull configuration on my cooler and even with the second fan, this thing is silent. Really the only noise coming from my PC is from the GPU fans spinning up. Before, my PC was noisy with the stock cooler, but I didn't realize HOW noisy it was until I put this one in. -You cannot overtighten this cooler because of the spring loaded screws on the cooler -Comes with Noctua thermal paste pre applied, so you do not have to worry about paste, but get some just in case. Arctic mx-4 is $5 extra CONS: -It is tough to get the mounting hardware on without help. I managed to do it but it would be 100x easier with someone helping, or by removing the MOBO from the case. But I was lazy and didn't want to deal with that. Plus, some of the standoffs for my board are under where the fans end up sitting, so I still would have had issues with it. -Some people have had issues with motherboard compatibility, but this could be user error. I use a Gigabyte B550M DS3H and had no issues. This cooler uses the backplate that came with the board for AM4. Intel uses the included backplate. -The threads for the screws are on the mounting hardware, and when you loosen the screws on the cooler, they are not free of the screws on the mounting hardware, keeping you from turning the cooler to break the seal from the thermal paste. Since this comes with Noctua paste pre applied, good luck getting this off without a fight. -Attaching the fans is hard as hell, especially if you do it in your case. I found that doing the secondary fan (if you buy one) first, then the front fan is WAY easier than doing it the other way. And the fans might block standoff screws if you put them on outside of the case. I highly recommend this cooler, and its good to see that the Noctua name holds up even on a more budget option.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, affordable cooler!
*by E***C on February 24, 2023*

Let me begin with some clarification. I have not yet used my pc with this cooler in practical applications yet. However, I have ran the Heaven benchmark and Cinebench R23 with this cooler installed. I’m running a Ryzen 7 5000 series and there is about a 25 degree difference in running those two benchmarks between the Noctua cooler and the AMD Waith stock cooler. The Noctua cooler definitely comes out ahead, which I knew it would, by a 25 degree difference. The idle temp is about 5 degrees cooler. I’d love to say the fan is quieter, but I don’t know. The fan on the Noctua cooler hasn’t had to ramp up like the AMD Wraith cooler fan had to. For the temps I was at, 53 degrees under load, I couldn’t hear the fan. While this Noctua cooler is a “budget” cooler, it has performed wonderfully thus far. Installation is very straight forward, with clear instructions for the inexperienced. Noctua makes great products and is well established in the PC cooling business.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Quality!
*by S***X on December 14, 2025*

This heatsink is cooling my AMD 7900 non x and does a great job. You can feel the quality. They made me a customer for life. I hope they keep up the good work. Silent.

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