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Noctua NH-U12P SE2 Dual Fan Quiet CPU Cooler, Intel and AMD Ultra
We don’t think the boffins at our biggest-selling cooler brand Noctua went on holiday this summer. The new NH-U12P SE2 replaces the NH-U12P SE1366 and provides compatibility with both Intel and now AMD processors.
Recommended by more than 150 leading international websites and magazines, Noctua’s NH-U12P series has become a benchmark in premium quality quiet cooling. The new NH-U12P SE2 comes with two NF-P12 fans for further improved performance and adds support for LGA1155/6 and LGA1366 via the latest SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system. Topped off with Noctua’s award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12P SE2 forms a complete quality package that continues the NH-U12P series legacy of superb quiet cooling performance.
Features
- Award winning NH-U12P heatsink
- SecuFirm2 for Intel and AMD systems
- Two NF-P12 premium fans
- NT-H1 thermal compound
- Special Edition premium kit
- Compatible with Intel LGA1366/1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2
Award-winning NH-U12P Heatsink
The NH-U12P SE2 is built around Noctua’s premium quality NH-U12P heatsink which is renowned for its excellent quiet cooling performance and has received more than 150 awards and recommendations from leading international websites and magazines.
SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system
Noctua’s enthusiast-grade SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting provides broad socket compatibility (LGA1366, LGA1155/6, LGA775, AM2, AM2+ and AM3) and meets the highest demands in safety, performance and ease-of-use.
2x NF-P12 Premium Fan
Including two of Noctua’s award-winning NF-P12 120mm fans with Low-Noise (LN) and Ultra-Low-Noise (ULN) adaptors, the NH-U12P SE2 offers full flexibility in fine-tuning the cooler for supreme quietness and maximum performance in push-pull mode.
NT-H1 Thermal Compound
Noctua’s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade thermal interface material (TIM) solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease-of-use and outstanding longevity.
Special Edition Premium Kit
Bundled with a tube of NT-H1, two exquisite NF-P12 fans and the new SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, the NH-U12P SE2 forms a complete premium quality package that’s backed up with 6 years manufacturer’s warranty and contains everything you need in order to achieve superb quiet cooling performance.
Please note: Due to its custom backplate, the NH-U12P SE2 is not compatible with Intel’s Xeon 5500 platform. Please choose our NH-U12DX 1366 for use on Xeon 5500 systems.
Review
Computer Shopper
At least you can see where the money went. The build quality is excellent, from the huge cooler, to the two supplied fans. Yes, The Noctua comes supplied with a pair of brown and beige 120mm fans, we’re not sure about the colour scheme, but the extra airflow should come in handy.
Installing the Noctua takes a while, but it’s not a fiddly or frustrating experience, and once you’re finished you’ll have no complaints about the fit. Once the heat sink is attached, the two fans simply clip directly to it.
| Specifications | NH-U12P SE2 |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Intel LGA1366/1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 (backplate required) |
| Max TDP | All |
| Installation Method | Intel and AMD - backplate, requires motherboard removal |
| Dimensions (width x height) | 126 x 158 mm |
| Depth with 0 / 1 / 2 fans | 71 / 95 / 120 mm |
| Weight with 0 / 1 / 2 fans | 600 / 770 / 940 g |
| Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints and nickel plating |
| Fan model | Noctua NF-P12 x2 |
| Fan bearing | SSO-Bearing |
| Fan speed Std / LNA / ULNA | 1300 / 1100 / 900 RPM ±10% |
| Fan airflow Std / LNA / ULNA | 54.3 / 46.2 / 37.3 CFM |
| Acoustic noise Std / LNA / ULNA | 19.8 / 16.9 / 12.6 dB(A) |
| Warranty | 72 months |
| EAN barcode | 4716123313496 |
| Specifications | NH-U12P SE2 |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Intel LGA1366/1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 (backplate required) |
| Max TDP | All |
| Installation Method | Intel and AMD - backplate, requires motherboard removal |
| Dimensions (width x height) | 126 x 158 mm |
| Depth with 0 / 1 / 2 fans | 71 / 95 / 120 mm |
| Weight with 0 / 1 / 2 fans | 600 / 770 / 940 g |
| Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints and nickel plating |
| Fan model | Noctua NF-P12 x2 |
| Fan bearing | SSO-Bearing |
| Fan speed Std / LNA / ULNA | 1300 / 1100 / 900 RPM ±10% |
| Fan airflow Std / LNA / ULNA | 54.3 / 46.2 / 37.3 CFM |
| Acoustic noise Std / LNA / ULNA | 19.8 / 16.9 / 12.6 dB(A) |
| Warranty | 72 months |
| EAN barcode | 4716123313496 |
Customer Reviews
A bit too big for my motherboard.
There was a slight issue with this beast, it went over 2 of my RAM-slots. Otherwise a very good CPU cooler and silent as a ninja.
Oh yes, it's very good and very quiet BUT beware
It’s bleeding enormous. It was so tall that I had to take my mobo off the sliding installation backplate and re-install it inside the (full size) case which was a bit fiddly. But I am pleased with it as it is exceptionally quiet. Just be sure it will go inside your system!!!
Superb cooler!
I spent weeks reading reviews on a variety of 1156 coolers before deciding that this was the one to get. It is a beast. I had to remove a side fan from my NZXT Lexa case to get it in. The clips on the fans were a bit fiddly but the rest of the install process was relatively easy.
I’m running both fans at 100% speed and it’s still quieter than the stock fan (not surprisingly). My Core i5 750 idles at 35 degrees on cores #0 and #2 whilst #1 sits around 32 degrees and #3 is at 30 degrees. I’ve read some reviews which encountered the same issue. Perhaps I need to reapply the thermal grease.
Playing Crysis pushes it up to 50 degrees which is still relatively cool. I haven’t tried it with max utilisation of all CPU cores yet but I expect the temps will still be good.
So overall, a very good cooler and an excellent service from Quiet PC.
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