Introduction
Noctua is a company specialized in designing and producing of high-end coolers and fans for PC type systems. The company was founded in 2005 by Rascom Computerdistribution and Taiwanese company Kolink International. Today Noctua is present in more than 30 countries, being one of the most known manufacturers of cooling solutions.
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Packaging and accessories
The Noctua NH-D12L is packaged in a rectangular cardboard box. The front part of the packaging has an abstract design, with the top of the heatsink and the heatpipe endings acting as the background. In the center we have the main features of the CPU cooler alongside its name.
The back of the box has a brief description of the CPU cooler and its purpose and performance. This description is written in 9 different languages.
The sides of the packaging have the complete technical specifications. This includes the specifications of the heatsink and the included fan. The left side features a small diagram that is used to describe the size of the CPU cooler.
The cooler is protected by a cardboard tray. The accessories are placed in a separate cardboard box.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x User manual
– 1x Phillips screwdriver
– 1x Tube of NT-H1 thermal paste
– 1x Metal Noctua badge
– 1x Intel backplate
– 1x Low noise adapter
– 2x AMD mounting arms
– 2x Intel mounting arms
– 4x Fan clips
– 4xThumbscrews
– 4x Intel spacers (blue)
– 4x Intel spacers (black)
– 4x Intel mounting screws
– 4x Intel mounting screw C clips
– 4x LGA20XX bolts
– 4x AMD mounting screws
– 4x AMD AM4 (gray)
Specifications
Model: NH-D12L
Supported sockets:
Intel: LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2011, LGA2066
AMD: AMD AM5, AM4
Heatsink:
Materials: Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminum (cooling fins)
Dimensions (without fans): (H)145mm x (W)125mm x (D)113mm
Heatpipes: 5x – Ø6 mm
Cooling Fins: x38 (per heatsink tower)
Weight: 890g
Fans Type Supported: NF-A12x25r (square-frame 120mm fans not supported)
Fan(s):
Model: NF-A12x25r
Dimensions: 120x120x25 mm
Bearing type: SSO2
Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%): 2000 RPM
Min. Rotational Speed (PWM, +/-10%): 450 RPM
Max. airflow: 102,1 m³/h
Max. acoustical noise: 22,6 dB(A)
Connector: 4-Pin PWM
Voltage Range: 12 V
Warranty: 6 Years
Features:
– High Performance Dual Tower CPU Cooler;
– 145mm height for broader case compatibility;
– More performance at lower height;
– Round-frame NF-A12x25r PWM fan;
– 100% RAM compatibility on LGA1700/1200 and AM4/AM5;
– Dual-fan options;
– SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system;
– Compatibility with past and future sockets;
– NT-H1 thermal compound;
– Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins;
– 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.