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Noctua NH-U12S Redux High Performance CPU Cooler and Second Fan kit NA-FK1 for Performance Upgrade Included

Name: Noctua NH-U12S Redux High Performance CPU Cooler and Second Fan kit NA-FK1 for Performance Upgrade Included
Brand: Noctua
SKU: B09DXKLH3K

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Bottom line: The Noctua NH-U12S Redux High Performance CPU Cooler and Second Fan kit: Slim 120mm tower clears RAM slots and PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX boards; main trade-off: secuFirm2 bracket list stops at AM4 and LGA2066 - no LGA1700 or AM5 support listed.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Slim 120mm tower clears RAM slots and PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX boards
✓ 158mm height fits most mid-tower cases without side-panel clearance issues
✓ Ships with the NA-FK1 second fan kit for push-pull out of the box
✓ NF-P12 redux-1700 fan uses PWM to stay near-silent at idle, ramping only under load
✓ SecuFirm2 mounting plus pre-applied NT-H1 paste covers LGA1150-2066 and AM4

Cons

✗ SecuFirm2 bracket list stops at AM4 and LGA2066 - no LGA1700 or AM5 support listed
✗ Single 120mm tower trails 140mm and dual-tower coolers on i9-11900K or 5950X loads
✗ Redux line drops the premium finish and accessory box of the standard NH-U12S

Manufacturer description

Noctua NH-U12S Redux High Performance CPU Cooler and second fan kit NA-FK1 for performance upgrade included

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Noctua NH-U12S Redux High Performance CPU Cooler and Second Fan kit… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Noctua's cooling & 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 cooling & 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

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 motherboard
Quiet NF-P12 redux-1700 120mm fan with PWM for automatic speed control full cooling performance under load, near silent at idle!
Pre-applied high-quality NT-H1 thermal paste & SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4
Renowned Noctua quality at an attractive price, smart choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 11900K, 11700K, 10900K, 10980XE) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 5950X, 5900X, 5800X, 5600X)

Full Specifications

ASIN	B09DXKLH3K
Brand	Noctua
Voltage	12 Volts
Wattage	1.08 watts
Material	Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins)
Noise Level	25.1 dB
Manufacturer	Noctua
Cooling Method	Air
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Product Dimensions	4.92"L x 6.22"W x 2.8"H
Date First Available	August 29, 2021
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed	3500 RPM

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