8 best noctua fan for cpu cooler

• State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and 2 fans provides class-leading cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
• Successor of the classic NH-D14; more than 250 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines
• 2 highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
• Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+)
• Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 10900K, 10700K, 10600K, 10980XE) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 3950X, 3900X, 3700X, 3600X)

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this Cooler compatible with an MSI LGA2011-V3 X99S GAMING 9 ACK Express/EATX Motherboard with processor Intel Core i7-5930K
Answer:	it has HDMI and miniDisplay ports, which should be good enough for most projectors.
Question:	will this fit in a nzxt h440 case
Answer:	Windows 10 professional was installed on my unit. I purchased the version with an Intel i5 and 32gb of memory. When you first startup the PC, you will go through some setup steps in Windows 10. Once the system is running, you need to enter the Microsoft license key. The license key is included in the package.
Question:	Will this fit in Fractal Design R
Answer:	Yes, i have16GB (2 x 8G) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model F3-1600C11D-16GRSL installed and works great!
Question:	Does this unit come with thermal paste
Answer:	Yes it will. It has a setting in the bios to power up after power loss if the unit was “on” at the time of lost power.

Product features

Based on the award-winning NH-D14

Noctua's NH-D14 has received more than 350 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines, making it one of the most successful premium heatsinks ever built. With its expanded layout and dual NF-A15 fans, the NH-D15 further improves the D14's much acclaimed quiet cooling performance.

High RAM compatibility in single fan mode

Thanks to its recessed lower fins, the NH-D15 provides 64mm clearance for tall memory heatsinks in single fan mode, making it compatible with most high end RAM modules on the market. In dual fan mode, the NH-D15 should be used with standard height RAM (up to 32mm).

Dual NF-A15 140mm fans

The NH-D15 features two of Noctua's premium class NF-A15 140mm fans. Complying with Noctua's AAO standard and featuring sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A15 has quickly built up a reputation as one of the best 140mm fans on the market.

SecuFirm2 mounting system

Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD (AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM1, FM2(+)), the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-D15 ensures perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.

Cooler Specifications

• 2x NF-A15 PWM premium fan
• 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• Y-cable
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
• Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Fan compatibility

140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25

• Proven premium heatsink (more than 300 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
• Extra-wide 140mm dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and dual fans provides maximum quiet cooling efficiency on a par with many all-in-one watercoolers, ideal for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts!
• Dual-fan design with renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm fans 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 LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+)
• Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 10900K, 10700K, 10600K, 10980XE) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 3950X, 3900X, 3700X, 3600X)

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i just buy the black fans for nh-d15? i'd like to replace the brown with the black
Answer:	it does not use that much it uses nearly MIN:1.5w Max:5 watts
Question:	can this be mounted at 90 degrees on an AM4 socket
Answer:	Hi Jaron, The pump itself would be the light controller, you'd connect the fans to it and then the pump to the internal USB 2.0 header on your motherboard for iCue control. If you have any other questions please reach out: support.corsair.com
Question:	Is this product in limited production or will it continue to sell in this color a year from now? (not asking if the ltt edition will be available
Answer:	Based on the coldplate design and the mounting method it uses, it is CoolIt product. It is a successor to the Platinum line that was only previously offered with 240mm and 280mm versions.
Question:	Can you take the fans from the right-side of the heat sync to the left-side to eliminate the RAM clearance issues for certain modules (double pull
Answer:	Yes, the ELITE CAPELLIX AIOs are the newest ones we've released. If you have any more questions or concerns, please feel free to contact support via our website.

Product features

6 heatpipe dual-tower design

As compared to conventional single tower heatsinks, the NH-D15’s fine-tuned six heatpipe dual-tower design provides more surface area, better heat-distribution and superior airflow efficiency in dual-fan mode.

Dual NF-A15 140mm fans

The NH-D15 features two of Noctua's premium-class NF-A15 140mm fans. Complying with Noctua's AAO standard and featuring sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A15 has quickly built up a reputation as one of the best 140mm fans on the market.

High RAM compatibility in single fan mode

Thanks to its recessed lower fins, the NH-D15 provides 64mm clearance for tall memory heatsinks in single fan mode, making it compatible with most high-end RAM modules on the market. In dual-fan mode, the NH-D15 should be used with standard-height RAM (up to 32mm).

Colour-customisable

Using the optional NA-HC3 and NA-HC4 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP3 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-D15 chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.

Cooler Specifications

• 2x NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black premium fan
• 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• Y-cable
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• Black SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
• Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Fan compatibility

140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25

• Compact dual-tower design combines strong cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility
• Only 110mm height is ideal for HTPCs, ITX, Small Form Factor or 3U builds; Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
• Highly optimised NF-A9 92mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
• Easy-to-install SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system for Intel LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011, LGA2066 & AMD AM2(+), AM3(+) FM1, FM2(+) AM4
• Includes award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound.Trusted Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	my trusted nh d15s is too big for me, would this be a good replacement? thanks
Answer:	GB-BRI7H-8550 if it has an "H" after the i7 (or the i5) it should support the 2.5 inch hard drive
Question:	Do you have to remove the motherboard to install this on an LGA
Answer:	Yes you are able to add an M.2 and a 2.5" SSD at the same time.
Question:	Will this work with any am3+ socket? i see it says backplate required what does that mean? and will this fit in most towers
Answer:	Ubuntu worked fine out of the box. No issues.
Question:	Does this come with thermal compound
Answer:	Yes

Product features

Low-profile tower design with 3U compatibility

While most low-profile coolers blow air towards the motherboard, the NH-D9L is a tower style cooler that blows parallel to the mainboard, which allows for superior airflow efficiency in cases with front intake and rear exhaust fans that create an airflow path parallel to the mainboard. The NH-D9L's reduced height of 110mm also allows it to fit 3U chassis. This makes it ideal for noise-sensitive 3U applications in fields such as audio or video processing.

100% RAM compatibility

With its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-D9L does not overhang the RAM slots on current Intel and most AMD mainboards. This gives the user full access to the memory modules and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans.

100% compatibility with PCIe cards on mini-ITX

With its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-D9L does not overhang the RAM slots on current Intel and most AMD mainboards. This gives the user full access to the memory modules and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans.

NF-A9 premium fan

The highly optimised features Noctua's proprietary AAO frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, which allows it to further improve the renowned efficiency of Noctua's previous 92mm models and contributes to the NH-D9DX i4' superior cooling performance.

Cooler Specifications

• NF-A9 PWM premium fan
• Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
• Fan-clips for second NF-A9
• Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Fan compatibility

92x92x25

• Ultra-compact low-profile cooler with only 37mm total height – ideal for HTPCs, ITX and Small Form Factor builds
• 100% compatibility RAM- and PCIe-compatibility due to 95x95mm footprint, does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots
• Highly optimised NF-A9x14 slim 92mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
• Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200
• Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i7, i5 or i3 with moderate heat load (e.g. 10700, 10600, 10500, 10320, see compatibility list)

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this fit in a mini itx case???? Does anyone recommend this over a water cooling?? How cool does it make your cpu w/out overclocking
Answer:	This is designed to fit in small cases, like mITX. So yes, it will fit. I can't think of a case this won't fit. Now, you're talking about water cooling. Water cooling is going to cool FAR better than this cooler ever will. This cooler will always be a compromise and the only reason to use it would be because you don't have the space for a better one. As long as your processor uses under 65 watts it will be fine. So, the current i3 or i5. Iy you're using an i7, do NOT use this cooler. You'll have to check for an AMD.
Question:	Will this fit in a mini-stx case such as the silverstone vt
Answer:	There is no issue with the size of the cooler itself. Silverstone's VT02 is able to fit a cooler up to 46mm tall, and the NH-L9i stands at about 37mm. However, there could potentially be a compatibility issue with the motherboard as some of its components (capacitors, rear IO, etc.) could prevent the cooler from being installed properly. Some mini- and micro-STX boards are designed primarily with small circular coolers like Intel's stock solution in mind. Keep this in mind.
Question:	Can I use liquid metal for this cooler
Answer:	I wouldn't. Liquid Metal is for de-lidding and replaces the questionable TIM Intel uses between the CPU core and the lid, not between the lid and a heatsink.
Question:	Does anyone know if this or the full sized one is quieter? I'm not going to overclock and all I want is a near silent computer
Answer:	any cooler noctua makes is quiet - i had that cooler and it left me slightly under-whelmed, and i was thinking it'd be a much better cooler with 4 heatpipes, vs the two it comes with. About 2 weeks later they released the same cooler, slightly taller, with 4 heatpipes - i'd suggest going with that one, fwiw

Product features

37mm low profile

Due to the slim 23mm heatsink and the NF-A9x14 low profile fan that measures only 14mm in thickness, the NH-L9 stands a mere 37mm tall, which makes it ideal for use in compact HTPCs or Small Form Factor cases that offer minimum clearance for CPU coolers.

100% RAM compatibility

The NH-L9i has a 95x95mm footprint that complies exactly with the Intel LGA115x socket keep-out zone. This means that it won't cause issues with chipset coolers and doesn't overhang the RAM slots, so it's fully compatible with tall memory modules.

100% compatibility with PCIe cards on mini-ITX

Most Intel LGA115x based mini-ITX motherboards have the PCIe slot sitting right next to the 95x95mm socket zone. While larger coolers that exceed this zone are likely to block the PCIe slot, the 95x95xmm sized NH-L9i provides full compatibility with PCIe cards.

NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan

The highly optimised NF-A9x14 premium fan features Noctua's proprietary AAO frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures. Supporting PWM for fully automatic speed control, the NF-A9x14 allows the NH-L9i to stay remarkably quiet.

Cooler Specifications

• NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan
• Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
• Screws for 92x92x25mm fans
• Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Fan compatibility

92x92x14mm, 92x92x25mm

• Classic 120mm slim-tower design combines outstanding cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility
• Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
• Highly optimised NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
• Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+)
• Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 10900K, 10700K, 10600K, 10980XE) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 3950X, 3900X, 3700X, 3600X)

User questions & answers

Question:	How does the performance of this setup compare to say the h80i liquid cooling system or comparable ones
Answer:	I know this question is old, but I have had the h80i for two years on two rigs and I moved one over to this cooler, and now I’m buying another one of these to replace the other h80i. Temperature differences? The h80i did fine for a while, but it’s gotten slowly louder and hotter over time...liquid may be drying up. Meanwhile the noctua is quieter than the h80i EVER was, and keeps the cpu (a 4970) cool enough that it’s always running at boost clock speed. I don’t overclock, I just want my computer quiet and running fairly cool. These do the trick, and they’re far easier to assemble than the Corsair water blocks. I have a third machine that I started out with this cooler on, and it’s worked like a champ for YEARS. I’m a bit mad at myself for ever going the water cooling route.
Question:	I have a spare Noctua fan, could i mount it on the other side of the radiator for more efficient cooling? I have the ASUS Maximus Formula VI
Answer:	Who has such an expensive fan as a spare? Anyway, of course you could use it. There is an extra bracket provided for this exact application, along with some thicker anti-vibration rubber pads. I personally would mount the second fan in the exact same orientation as the first fan so that it still pulls air from the right side of your case and pushes it out the left side. I don't like air-flow working against each other. I create kind of like a wind tunnel in my case.By adding this second fan to just aid in helping to 'pull' the air through being pushed though by the first noctua nf-f12 fan, you could set both fans to about 900 rpm. Not that there isn't efficient cooling already in my case with just the one fan at 900 rpm. What model is that extra fan you have, is it another nf-f12 or nf-s12a? I would mount a nf-s12a as a second fan since the nf-f12 is optimized to push air through restrictive areas, i.e. the cpu heat sink and then I wouldn't use the thicker rubber spacers provided in the box with the NH-U12S cooler, but I would use the thinner rubber spacers already on your additional noctua fan.I am not sure why noctua provides thicker rubber pads for the second optional fan, maybe it's because they think you will use another nf-f12 pressure optimized fan and it needs that little bit more breathing space since it is more designed as a 'pushing' air type fan rather than pulling, I don't know. I would still prefer the nf-s12a as a second fan. I read reviews where a second fan on this cooler only managed to give 1-2 degrees C better temps...run a benchmark with one and then two fans, keep your eyes on your temps and if you only see a small improvement like this, I don't think I would waste such a good fan for that 1 or 2 better temps. Rather mount it as an intake fan then. Hope I could help.
Question:	Does this come with thermal paste? If so, is it applied already onto the heatsink, or does it come into a tube
Answer:	The heatsink or cpu cooler come with high quality thermal paste plus mounting for LGA 2011 and 1150. However, you need to apply the paste on top of the cpu. There are many videos on YouTube that shows you the proper way of putting it if you want to know how exactly it is applied on top of the CPU. To answer you question, it comes in a tube of about 50 ml if I am not mistken.
Question:	So if I want a Noctua cooler in something than this hideous brown, I have to buy black fans separately
Answer:	exactly!

Product features

Classic 120mm tower size for excellent overall compatibility

Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12S is short enough to fit most modern mid- or high-end tower cases. Measuring 125mm wide (including fan and fan clips), the cooler stays clear of the top PCIe slot on standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring best compatibility with SLI and CrossFire setups.

100% RAM compatibility

Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans.

SecuFirm2 mounting system

Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD (AM4, AM3+, AM2+, FM1, FM2, FM2+), the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-U12S ensures perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.

NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan

Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts world-wide, the Noctua's premium quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned to combine superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation.

Cooler Specifications

Complying with the open SecuFirm standard, the NH-U12S 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 technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets.

Scope of delivery

• NF-F12 PWM premium fan
• Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
• Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12
• Noctua Metal Case-Badge

• Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
• Only 37mm height allows it to fit ultra-compact HTPC and Small Form Factor (SFF) cases, 95x95mm footprint guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on all ITX, Micro-ATX and ATX motherboards
• Renowned, award-winning NF-A9x14 slim 92mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor 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 LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200
• Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i7, i5 or i3 with moderate heat load (e.g. 10700, 10600, 10500, 10320, see compatibility list)

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the cable this comes with long enough to be plugged in?? Looks kinda short
Answer:	The shoes are made of real leather. Very soft and comfortable! I own three pairs.
Question:	Do these come as an LTT edition or is it just all black
Answer:	m is a regular fit for a regular/slender foot, cd would be wide and 2w would be double wide
Question:	Will do this a better job over Wraith Stealth
Answer:	These shoes are suede leather.
Question:	Is this cooler compatible with LGA 1200 sockets
Answer:	I think narrow or medium.

Product features

37mm low profile

Due to the slim 23mm heatsink and the NF-A9x14 low-profile fan that measures only 14mm in thickness, the NH-L9 stands a mere 37mm tall, which makes it ideal for use in compact HTPCs or Small Form Factor cases that offer minimum clearance for CPU coolers.

100% RAM compatibility

The NH-L9i has a 95x95mm footprint that complies exactly with the Intel LGA115x socket keep-out zone. This means that it won't cause issues with chipset coolers and doesn't overhang the RAM slots, so it's fully compatible with tall memory modules.

100% compatibility with PCIe cards on mini-ITX

Most Intel LGA115x based mini-ITX motherboards have the PCIe slot sitting right next to the 95x95mm socket zone. While larger coolers that exceed this zone are likely to block the PCIe slot, the 95x95xmm sized NH-L9i provides full compatibility with PCIe cards.

Optional SecuFirm2 mounting kit for AMD AM4

While the NH-L9i’s construction is tailored to the keep-out zone of Intel’s LGA115x platform, it can be installed on many AMD AM4 boards using the optional NM-AM4-L9aL9i mounting kit, which can be ordered on Noctua’s website free of charge.

Cooler Specifications

The NH-L9i is a highly compact low-profile quiet cooler designed for use in small form factor cases and HTPC environments. It is not suitable for overclocking and should be used with care on CPUs with more than 65W TDP. Please consult our CPU compatibility list and TDP guidelines to find out whether the NH-L9i is recommended for your CPU.

Scope of delivery

• NF-A9x14 PWM chromax.black premium fan
• Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• Black SecuFirm2 mounting kit
• Black crews for 92x92x25mm fans
• Noctua metal case-badge

• Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
• Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards
• Renowned, award-winning NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with Low-Noise Adaptor 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 LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+)
• Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 10900K, 10700K, 10600K, 10980XE) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 3950X, 3900X, 3700X, 3600X)

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these the LTT addition coolers
Answer:	Teaming up with popular youtuber Linus Sebastian from Linus Tech Tips, the first 5000 pieces of NH-D15 chromax.black and NH-U12S chromax.black sold through Noctua’s official Amazon and eBay stores will be an exclusive Linus Tech Tips limited edition that includes extra orange anti-vibration pads and custom Linus Tech Tips fan stickers. The Linus Tech Tips limited editions have a strictly limited volume and will only be available via Noctua’s official Amazon and eBay stores while stock lasts. The non-limited versions of the NH-D15 chromax.black and NH-U12S chromax.black will start selling via Amazon as soon as the Linus Tech Tips limited editions are sold out and via other sales partners at the end of October.
Question:	Did others use the lga15xx hardware on lga1200 board? board i have is unthreaded. prime95 after hour gave 47c. is set up ok
Answer:	A temperature of 47c is excellent for a cpu but that sounds like a no load temperature. Run some graphic hungry games and see what happens.
Question:	I already have AM4 using stock cooler backplate installed . when i buy do i need to replace it
Answer:	no, the stock backplate will be used for this cooler to fit.
Question:	Does it come with extra clips to add another fan to the other side of the heat sink
Answer:	It comes with one extra pair.

Product features

Classic 120mm tower size for excellent case and PCIe compatibility

Standing 158mm tall, the NH-U12A is short enough to fit most modern mid- or high-end tower cases. Measuring 125mm wide (including fan and fan clips), the cooler stays clear of the top PCIe slot on most standard ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards, ensuring optimum compatibility with multi-GPU setups.

100% RAM compatibility

Thanks to its slim design with only 45mm fin depth, the NH-U12S will not overhang the RAM slots even with two fans installed. This gives the user full access to the memory modules on all current CPU sockets and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans.

NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan

Recommended by more than 150 hardware publications and thousands of enthusiasts worldwide, the Noctua’s premium-quality NF-F12 Focused Flow 120mm fan is renowned for combining superb static pressure, excellent heatsink performance and surprising quietness of operation.

Colour-customisable

Using the optional NA-HC1 and NA-HC2 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP1 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-U12S chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.

Cooler Specifications

• NF-F12 PWM chromax.black premium fan
• Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• Black SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting kit
• Black anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-F12
• Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Fan compatibility

120x120x25

• Award-winning, slim 140mm single-tower design combines outstanding cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and excellent RAM compatibility
• Does not overhang the RAM slots on LGA2066 and LGA2011 motherboards, ensuring full compatibility with tall modules
• Highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
• Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+)
• Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 10900K, 10700K, 10600K, 10980XE) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 3950X, 3900X, 3700X, 3600X)

User questions & answers

Question:	Does anyone know if this will fit in a x470 msi carbon. Looking for first hand experience, site says ok? Worried about top video card slot
Answer:	You could if you wired it up correctly. I would just get one of those USB case fans for like home entertainment centers and use those as they are adjustable. You could just use a 12v USB charger and power them off it. Sorry if it's too late of a response. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JLV4BWC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Question:	Will fit with a Thermaltake Urban S
Answer:	no rubber mounts (80mm pure wings 2)
Question:	Thermatake Overseer case with 200mm side fan. Will it fit
Answer:	There are 3 pin variants and 4 pin PWM variants. Also, standard and high speed versions. I recommend visiting the manufacturers website to help determine which version fits your needs.
Question:	Is this compatible with x99 motherboard
Answer:	use a buck converter

Product features

Reasonable size for better overall compatibility

Standing 165mm tall, the NH-U14S is short enough to fit most modern high-end cases. Measuring 150mm wide (including fan and fan clips), the NH-U14S provides better compatibility with SLI and CrossFire setups as compared to tower coolers that are wider than 150mm or use fans wider than 150mm.

Full RAM compatibility on LGA20xx

With its 52mm slim design tailor-made for LGA20xx (LGA2066 & LGA2011), the NH-U14S will not overhang the RAM slots on this platform, thus ensuring full compatibility with tall memory modules. On some LGA115x and AMD motherboards, the front fan may overhang the first RAM slot, so standard height RAM (up to 32mm) should be chosen when using the first slot.

NF-A15 140mm PWM Fan

The NF-A15 is a premium quality quiet 140mm fan with a round frame that complies with Noctua's AAO standard. Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A15 further improves the renowned quiet cooling performance of the award-winning NF-P14.

SecuFirm2 mounting system

Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD (AM4, AM3+, AM2+, FM1, FM2, FM2+), the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-U14S ensures perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.

Cooler Specifications

• NF-A15 PWM premium fan
• Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
• NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
• SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
• Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-A15 (optional)
• Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Fan compatibility:

140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25