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Noctua NH-U12S Redux, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler | 158mm Height, Low-Noise Cooling, 5 Heatpipes, For Intel & AMD, 120mm Fan, 100% RAM Compatibility

Name: Noctua NH-U12S Redux, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler | 158mm Height, Low-Noise Cooling, 5 Heatpipes, For Intel & AMD, 120mm Fan, 100%
Brand: Noctua
SKU: B08WPDD6GD
Price: 59.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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Bottom line: The Noctua NH-U12S Redux, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler | 158mm Height, Low-Noise Cooling, 5 Heatpipes, For Intel & AMD, 120mm Fan, 100% RAM Compatibility is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cpu coolers & fans category, priced around $59.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Noctua NH-U12S Redux, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the cpu coolers & fans category. Noctua's cpu coolers & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cpu coolers & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Streamlined, more affordable redux line version of the award-winning NH-U12S heatsink
✓ Backed by Noctua's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key 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)

Full Specifications

Brand	Noctua
Model	NH-U12Sredux
Voltage	12 volts
Wattage	1.08 watts
Material	Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins)
Unit Count	1 Count
Noise Level	25.1 db
Part Number	NH-U12Sredux
Material Type	Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins)
Cooling Method	Air
Number of Items	1
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Included Components	x
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Warranty Description	6 year manufacturer’s warranty
Maximum Rotational Speed	1700 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.67"L x 4.76"W x 7.95"H
Global Trade Identification Number	09010018000207

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Noctua NH-U12S Redux, Quiet High-Performance Single Tower CPU Cooler | 158mm Height, Low-Noise Cooling, 5 Heatpipes, For Intel & AMD, 120mm Fan, 100% RAM Compatibility is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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