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The Noctua NH-U12S SE-AM4 is a high-performance 120mm single-tower CPU cooler specifically prepared for AMD AM4 (Ryzen) platforms. It combines a 158 mm height and 125 mm width with a stainless steel construction, the proven NF-F12 PWM 120mm fan and Noctua's NT-H1 thermal compound to offer efficient cooling, broad compatibility and long-term reliability. The SE-AM4 edition includes the SecuFirm2™ AM4 mounting kit and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty.

Advantages

The NH-U12S SE-AM4 provides a compact tower profile that fits most mid- and high-end cases while keeping clearance for the top PCIe slot on standard ATX and Micro-ATX motherboards. The supplied NF-F12 Focused Flow™ fan delivers strong static pressure and effective heatsink performance with PWM control and an optional Low-Noise Adaptor to reduce top speed from 1500 to 1200 rpm. The package also includes anti-vibration pads and clips for adding an optional second NF-F12 fan in a push/pull configuration, and it ships with Noctua's award-winning NT-H1 thermal paste.

Suitable for

• AMD AM4 systems (Ryzen CPUs)
• Compact tower cases where 158 mm height is required
• Builds requiring good compatibility with top PCIe slots and multi-GPU layouts
• Users who want quiet operation with PWM fan control and low-noise adaptor

Key specifications

• Type: CPU cooler (120 mm single-tower)
• Model: Noctua NH-U12S SE-AM4 (MPN: NH-U12S SE-AM4, EAN: 9010018000078)
• Supported sockets: Socket AM4
• Fan: NF-F12 PWM 120 mm, speed 300–1500 RPM (LNA reduces max to 1200 RPM)
• Airflow: 93.4 m³/h
• Max static pressure: 2.61 mmH2O
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 125 × 71 × 158 mm (including fan and clips)
• Weight: 0.755 kg
• Colour / material: Stainless steel, beige and brown accents
• Included: SecuFirm2™ AM4 mounting, NT-H1 thermal compound, anti-vibration pads, fan clips
• Warranty: 6 years

How to use

Install the NH-U12S SE-AM4 using the included SecuFirm2™ mounting kit for AM4 following the motherboard and cooler manual. Apply a small, pea-sized amount of the included NT-H1 thermal compound to the CPU heatspreader, position the heatsink in the chosen orientation (standard or rotated 90°), and secure it with the mounting screws. Connect the NF-F12 PWM fan to the CPU_FAN header for automatic speed control. If desired, attach the optional second NF-F12 with the supplied clips and anti-vibration pads to form a push/pull configuration.

Recommendations

For optimal acoustics and cooling performance, use PWM fan control via the motherboard and enable the Low-Noise Adaptor if lower fan speed is preferred. Ensure case airflow is adequate and verify memory and top PCIe card clearance before finalizing installation.