Noctua NH-D12L Chromax 120mm CPU Air Cooler

The Noctua NH-D12L Chromax.Black is a compact, low-profile dual-tower CPU air cooler designed for builders who need strong thermal performance without sacrificing case compatibility. Standing just 145mm tall — 13mm shorter than Noctua's standard 120mm tower coolers — the NH-D12L fits a wider range of enclosures, including many 4U rackmount server cases, narrower mid-towers, and select Small Form Factor and Mini-ITX chassis where taller units would not clear the side panel. The all-black aesthetic is consistent throughout: a black-coated heatsink, chromax.black fan with black anti-vibration pads, black fan clips, and black mounting hardware ensure a seamless look in all-black or mixed-colour builds. The included NF-A12x25r 120mm round-frame fan supports PWM for automatic speed control — spinning up under load and near-silently at idle. A supplied Low-Noise Adaptor (LNA) can cap fan speed at 1,700 RPM instead of the maximum 2,000 RPM for quieter operation in less thermally demanding scenarios. The asymmetric heatsink design ensures the cooler does not overhang RAM slots on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, and LGA115x platforms or on AMD AM5 and AM4 motherboards in its standard orientation, providing full clearance for tall heat-spreaders and RGB DIMM modules. Optional NM-i20xx and NM-I3 mounting kits — provided free of charge on request — extend compatibility to legacy Intel LGA2066, LGA2011, LGA1366, and LGA775 sockets. Noctua backs the NH-D12L with a 6-year manufacturer's warranty. The bundled NF-A12x25r fan carries an MTTF rating of more than 150,000 hours, reflecting Noctua's emphasis on long-term reliability. Verified Specifications: - Cooler Height: 145 mm - Fan Size: 120 mm (NF-A12x25r round-frame) - Maximum Fan Speed: 2,000 RPM (1,700 RPM with Low-Noise Adaptor) - PWM Support: Yes - Tower Design: Dual tower, asymmetric - Socket Support (native): Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1152, LGA1151, LGA1150; AMD AM5, AM4 - Socket Support (via optional kits): Intel LGA2066, LGA2011, LGA1366, LGA775 - RAM Overhang: None in standard orientation on all listed sockets - Warranty: 6 years - Fan MTTF: >150,000 hours - Colour: Full black (chromax.black edition)