Introduction:
Noctua is known to be the manufacturer of the world’s finest air coolers. Its name is very often associated with three things: silence, quality and performance. Many people are aware of the ever so famous Noctua NH-D14 cooler which in itself is a legend. There are several instances, especially in technology, when taking up less space is important. Similarly, finding a good low profile cooler can be challenging, especially since the more compact designs don’t always have the reputation of high performance.
Today, we will be looking at a low profile CPU cooler that is designed to be able to keep up with some of the popular larger coolers. The cooler I am referring to is Noctua NH-L12. It is specifically designed for small form factor systems like HTPC or small and portable LAN gaming systems. With a height of just 93mm with the provided fan and 66mm without it, the NH-L12 is one of the slimmest CPU coolers currently available in the market right now.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Noctua NH-L12 | |
| Dimensions | 150x128x93mm |
| Fan Support | 2 (1x 120mm, 1x 92mm) |
| Socket Support | All Intel and AMD sockets |
| Weight | 680g |
| Heatpipes | 4 |
| Price | $70 |
| Warranty | 6 years |
