Product Comparison: Noctua NH-U12S vs Noctua NH-U14S
General Specifications
Brand
Noctua
Noctua
Model
NH-U12S
NH-U14S
Origin
Austria
Austria
About the Product
The NH-U12S is the latest 12cm model of Noctua’s classic U-series single tower CPU coolers, which have received more than 400 awards and recommendations from the international press. The S-version’s 45mm slim shape ensures 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules and at the same time.
The NH-U14S is short enough to fit most modern high-end cases. Six heatpipe design and the NF-A15 140mm fan with PWM support for fully automatic speed control allow the cooler to best the renowned quiet cooling performance of all other U-series coolers.
Key Specs
Cooling Type
Air Cooling
Air Cooling
Max. Airflow
93.4 CFM
140.2 CFM
Number of Pipes
5
6
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Noctua NH-U12S Premium CPU Cooler
- No issues with cooling, operation, etc. For the price point, this is also a great value.
- This cooler is amazing. Amazing Airflow.
- It's quiet and effective, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for top notch air cooling.
- My build looks very pleasing and stays very cool. I love it.
- Cooling on this unit is excellent in spite of the low fan noise.
Noctua NH-U14S Premium CPU Cooler
- Temps stay very cool, even at full load.
- This air cooler has wonderful RAM clearance, low noise and huge cooling.
- It's absolutely huge. And an absolute cooling monster.
- Amazing cooling performance. No discernible noise.
- Great quality, cooling, and looks.
Size & Weight
Height
6.22 in.
6.5 in.
Width
4.92 in.
5.9 in.
Depth
2.79 in.
3.07 in.
Weight
1.66 lbs.
2.06 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Noctua NH-U12S Premium CPU Cooler
- The product is top-shelf quality. Heavy and durable build.
- Easy Install - The install was very simple and straightforward. Great size and weight.
- The size leaves plenty of clearance for standard profile ram.
- Excellent quality, perfect size.
- This thing is massive. I know there are bigger ones on the market, but nothing prepared me for how huge this thing is.
Noctua NH-U14S Premium CPU Cooler
- It fit very well on my motherboard. Good size.
- This size cooler allows you to have a good overclock without going with one of their much bigger coolers.
- Cool and quiet. I've never had a better fan this size before.
- This is absolutely beautiful and performs silently. Great size also.
- Looks great in my case. Size does not overlap RAM slots.
Features
Socket Compatibility
Intel:, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 2011, 2011-3, 2066, AMD:, AM4, AM3 +, AM3, AM2 +, AM2, FM2+, FM2, FM1
Intel:, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 2011, 2011-3, 2066, AMD:, AM4, AM3 +, AM3, AM2 +, AM2, FM2+, FM2, FM1
Speed
1500 RPM
1500 RPM
Cooled CPU (Max. TDP)
140 W
220 W
Noise Level
22.4 dBA
24.6 dBA
Number of Coolers
1
1
Bearing Type
SSO2
SSO2
Heat-Exchanger Material
Copper
Copper
Power Connector Type
4-pin
4-pin
Extras
SecuFirm2 mounting system, PWM, Low-Noise Adaptor, Focused Flow, Anti-vibration pads
Low-Noise Adaptor, SecuFirm2 mounting system, Anti-vibration pads, PWM
What customers say about "Features"
Noctua NH-U12S Premium CPU Cooler
- Awesome cooler! Very easy to install on my motherboard’s AM4 socket. Keeps my Ryzen 7 3800x nice and cool.
- The cooler fan is almost silent and was super easy to install.
- Excellent instructions, everything fit precisely, the fan is whisper quiet.
- The cooler does a super job of cooling and is whisper quiet, which are my primary requirements.
- The fan works, keeps the CPU cool and I have had no heat issues.
Noctua NH-U14S Premium CPU Cooler
- It was easier to install than nearly any other cooling solution I have used, save for the stock AMD tension arm.
- Solid construction, fans have anti-vibration pads, nothing here is cheap.
- This thing is very quiet. Runs a low fan speed when it's not needed and still runs quietly on max RPM.
- It delivers exceptional cooling performance with very little noise.
- It's built like a tank, and it's super easy to install.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
6 year(s)
6 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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