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Noctua · Air · 145 mm tall

Noctua NH-D12L chromax.Black

1 fan · 22.6 dBA

Performance: 71%
Perf / price: 28
Acoustics: 84
Amazon: $110

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA

Performance71.0%

Performance / price28.4

Acoustics84.1

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Written analysis

Noctua NH-D12L chromax.Black at a glance

The Noctua NH-D12L chromax.Black is a Air cooler listed as 145 mm tall. It is listed with 1 120 mm fan.

Review-derived relative cooling performance is 71.0%. Recorded noise is 22.6 dBA, for an acoustics score of 84.1. Airflow is listed at 60 CFM. Warranty is 6 years.

Best fit: Compact or value builds where clearance, noise, and price outweigh peak thermal headroom.

Fitment and sockets

Tower height is 145 mm — check case cooler clearance before buying. Socket compatibility includes AM5, AM4, LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 1954, LGA 1156, LGA 1155, LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1200. CPU block / cold plate: Copper.

Current value

At $110, performance / price is 28.4. Compare nearby coolers of the same type below; quieter acoustics and fitment can outweigh a small score gap.

Cooler data

Full specifications

Cooling type, fitment, sockets, fans, acoustics, features, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer: Noctua
Cooler: Noctua NH-D12L chromax.Black
Warranty: 6 years
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $110
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 30, 2026

Cooling type & fit

Type: Air
Size class: 145 mm tall
Height: 145 mm
Cooler dimensions: 145 x 125 x 113 mm

Value

Amazon price: $110
Relative performance: 71.0%
Performance / price: 28.4
Acoustics: 84.1

Sockets & block

Socket compatibility: AM5, AM4, LGA 1700, LGA 1851, LGA 1954, LGA 1156, LGA 1155, LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1200
CPU block: Copper

Fans & acoustics

Fan size: 120 mm
Fan count: 1
Fan speed: 2000 rpm
Noise: 22.6 dBA
Airflow: 60 CFM
Acoustics score: 84.1

Features

RGB lighting: No
Thermal paste included: No
Display: 0
Color: Black

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

Award-winning, low-profile (145mm) dual-tower heatsink with outstanding cooling performance and excellent quietness of operation, now available in all-black!

Compact design guarantees 100% RAM compatibility, fits most 4U rackmount server chassis as well as many ITX and Small Form Factor (SFF) cases (e.g. DAN C4-SFX, Cooler Master NR200 series)

State-of-the-art NF-A12x25r 120mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!

Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)

Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)

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