Using a supplied low-noise adapter, it is possible to limit the maximum speed of the fan to 1,400 rpm and make the fan even quieter. While it provides first-rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and/or CPUs that create high heat loads. Registered office: Klarna UK Limited, 7th Floor, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW, United Kingdom. When we reviewed the original NH-L9a two years ago, we remarked on the quality of the packaging, as well as the selection of included accessories. Just make sure if you get it on an ITX motherboard that you measure twice the height of VRM heatsinks, since most modern boards have a lot of ‘architecture’ on them especially X570 ones.

As you open the packaging, you are greeted by the accessory box which is perfect because it depicts exactly what’s included. Sticking with their design language is something Noctua is known for, and this extends to the packaging. The heatpipes are arranged in a C shape to increase the space between the heatsink and the base of the cooler. Use negative offset, that will shift the voltage/frequency curve so that the CPU runs at higher clocks at lower voltage. com with more than 15 years' experience in personal computers, server and storage systems, UPS, peripheral devices and software.Notice the extra thickness of the aluminum block that sandwiches the heatpies and the copper base, on which resides the fixing securing plate. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). As you can see, it fits like a glove in all directions, as long as you use LP RAM kits like this Corsair LPX Vengeance series which are 31 mm tall.

Thanks to its NF-A12x15 PWM, slim 120mm fan, the NH-L12S provides even better quiet cooling performance than the previous model with its 92mm fan. Topped off with Noctua’s further improved, second generation NT-H2 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition is the ideal choice for premium-grade quiet builds in the Louqe Ghost S1 chassis. Apart from the “love it or hate it” fan colour scheme, the aesthetics are what we have come to expect from the brand, with simple, clean lines and no “fluff” or extraneous features. Complying with the open SecuFirm standard, the NH-C14S can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided by Noctua free of charge. If you should receive a product that has been damaged while in transit please reach out to us here within 2 Days and we will certainly be able to address your concerns.Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A12x15 features an MTBF rating of more than 150,000 hours and the entire NH-L12S package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty. Of course, when the cooler is installed in smaller cases it will definitely reveal its benefits and full potential. As a next step of this article I believe it is time to check the actual cooling capabilities of this product but first, let’s check my testing rig and continue the article. This cooler features the typical for the company silver/brown/pink colour scheme which when placed inside entirely black case, doesn’t really fit well but this is just my point of view.

In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1850 to 1400rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation. The NH-L12S is characterized above all by its flexible installation: The fan can be mounted above the cooling fins. The cooler has excellent cooling performance in its class, but is not suitable for overclocking and should be used with caution on processors with more than 95W TDP (Thermal Design Power). I feel the need to discuss the SS02 bearing systems because in something this small, it truly is amazing. We ship all products in unopened boxes directly as received from our manufacturer in brand new and in perfect condition.

Replacing the NH-L12, (instead of being sold alongside like the NH-L9a-AM4 above) the NH-L12s takes advantage of the new slim 120mm fan that Noctua recently released. It’s so nicely done that you can even access the screws with the fan installed, in between the blades of the fan. Passionate about testing and reviewing, AMD overclocking using AM3 990FXA and AMD FM2 A85X test systems and building modding projects. I have no doubt that everything inside is absolutely flawless, so let’s proceed the article by checking the additional accessories provided with the cooler.