On the review bench today is the Noctua NH-U12A, their fifth generation of 120mm tower CPU coolers that comes with two 120x25mm NF-A12 PWM fans. The NH-U12A boasts 140mm cooler performance in a 120mm form factor, utilizing seven soldered heat pipes for increased performance as well as PCIe compatibility.

To cool the heat sink, Noctua includes two NF-A12x25 120mm PWM fans for push-pull setup. These fans use the latest innovations in aerodynamic engineering to push the boundaries of performance while keeping sound down. Included are Low-Noise Adapters that lower the maximum fan RPMs from 2000 to 1700. The CPU cooler has a 6-year warranty, and is built to last. Noctua offers a free service for past and future CPU socket mount upgrade kits, allowing users to upgrade their system and keep the NH-U12A in service!"