Noctua NH-L12S, Premium Low Profile CPU Cooler with Quiet 120mm PWM Fan (Brown)

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Use negative offset, that will shift the voltage/frequency curve so that the CPU runs at higher clocks at lower voltage. However, case manufacturers sometimes change parts or details of their products without prior notice or explicitly indicating a revision. You may have noticed in the full results table was a “Silence Tuned” section for the NH-L12S, for this I decided to see what was the quietest I could get the system to run the Prime 2 threads + Unigine Valley test whilst maintaining a CPU temp of 70C.

Also when there is load on the CPU there are constant fluctuations in the revolutions of the fan but they are pretty smooth. This cooler features the typical for the company silver/brown/pink colour scheme which when placed inside entirely black case, doesn’t really fit well but this is just my point of view. Please consult our CPU compatibility list to find out whether the NH-L12S is recommended for your CPU. 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.The built-in fan supports the automatic regulation of the rotational speed by pulse width modulation (PWM). The box size difference between today’s tested coolers is significant, but these are still both SFF friendly CPU coolers. The cooler itself is with really tiny dimensions and still it is capable to provide very, very good cooling result and maintain my processor running stable and pretty quiet through the test, which I was able to perform. As you open the packaging, you are greeted by the accessory box which is perfect because it depicts exactly what’s included. Caution: Please note that the fans of some tower coolers (especially larger models with 140mm fans, e.

This improved contact exactly at the processor’s hotspot can significantly reduce CPU temperatures with typical improvements in the range of 1-3°C. With its single NF-B9 PWM 92mm fan, the new Ghost S1 edition is tailored for use in this case and has been updated with the latest SecuFirm2™ mounting hardware for all current mainstream sockets, including Intel LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM4, AM5. 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 45mm in height. The NH-L12S also matched the temperature of the Big Shuriken 2 when using the same fan (Noctua A12x15 PWM), but not quite when compared against Scythe’s own fan, although it should be noted that Scythe’s fan achieves this at much louder noise levels.

Performance wise, nothing to complain about especially because we managed to overclock our CPU and keep it within really good temperature figures. And since this is a cooler with pretty tight dimensions focused for HTPC systems and my CPU is not a exactly such type and most of all energy saver I will perform a test just on the default frequency. IIRC the AM5 mounting bracket should fit on AM4, and it may offer a benefit since both zen 3 and zen 4 CPUs have their CCDs at the towards bottom of the substrate(towards the PCIE slot).

They reduce the flow separation and create an acceleration of the flow at the most sensitive level: the tip of the blades. AMD’s Ryzen platform has caused a significant sea change in the world of personal computers, with many manufacturers releasing adapter kits for their existing products.and when it is used with the fan the maximum airflow level that NF-A12x15 PWM can achieve is 70,8 m³/h with noise level of 16,8 dB(A). The fan itself features a pretty solid square frame including the typical AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimization), Stepped Inlet Design and Integrated Anti-Vibration Pads technologies combined with a 7 pretty narrow and at the same time very sharply angled blades forming the propeller working at 450(+/-20%) – 1850(+/- 10%) revolutions per minute range, with maximum airflow level of 94,2 m³/h at maximum noise level of 23,9 dB(A). Unfortunately, mainboard manufacturers tend to change certain components and heatsinks without pointing it out by using corresponding revision names.

The connection between the propeller and the frame is done by а 4-pin PWM powered and regulated SSO2 Bearing to deliver stable, long life operation and low noise operation. In AIDA64 we isolated the stress test just for the CPU therefore we should get the highest stress scenario for the CPU.com with more than 15 years' experience in personal computers, server and storage systems, UPS, peripheral devices and software.