Introduction

I would like to thank Noctua for supplying the review sample.

Features:

• 4 dual heat pipes
• Award winning NH-U design
• NF-P12 premium fan
• Improved compatibility
• SecuFirm mounting system
• Incl. Noctua NT-H1 high-end thermal compound

Compatibility:

• LGA 775
• AM2 and AM2+
• Socket 939 and Xeon are compatible with optional mounting kits

Specifications:

Heatsink Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D):	158 x 126 x 71mm
Weight:	600g
Material:	Copper / Aluminum
Fan Compatibility:	2 x 120mm
Socket Compatibility:	LGA 775, AM2, AM2+ (out of box) Xeon and 939 (with optional accessories)
Fan Specifications
Model:	NF-P12
Bearing:	SSO-Bearing
Rotational Speed (+/-10%):	1300 RPM
Airflow:	92.3 cubic meters per hour
Acoustical Noise:	19.8 dB(A)
Input Power:	1.08 W
MTBF:	>150000 hours
Warranty:	6 years

About Noctua

From the Noctua website:

Noctua aims at establishing a new level of quality and performance "Designed in Austria" through paying attention to the users' needs in a market burdened with all kinds of frills and furbelows and providing sound-optimized premium components, which serve their purpose in a smart, precise and reliable manner.

Noctua arises from a cooperation between the Austrian Rascom Computer Distribution Ges.m.b.H and the Taiwanese Kolink International Corporation and entertains a development partnership with the Austrian Institute of Heat Transmission and Fan Technology (Österreichisches Institut für Wärmeübertragung und Ventilatorentechnik, ÖIWV). These connections form the key to the achievement of our goal: The partnership with the ÖIWV permits the application of scientific measurement instrumentation, methods of calculation and simulation technology in the R&D process. Rascom's long, customer-oriented experience in developing and distributing sound-optimized high-end products ensures a clear focus on the users' needs. The use of Kolink's advanced manufacturing technology and ultra-modern production plants allows us to efficiently implement our technical edge and provide solutions of the highest standard in quality and performance.

Packaging & Contents

The Noctua NH-U12P heatsink comes in a full-color box that reflects Noctua's current design. There are features and specifications listed on the outside of the package, and some additional information on the mounting systems and the NF-P12 fan included with the heatsink.


Noctua has a uniquely designed instruction manual included with the NH-U12P. It is essentially a cardboard folder, with two fold-out sections: the left is for AM2 and AM2+, and the right is for LGA775. This makes it less confusing for the first-time installer who might feel overwhelmed with installation directions.


Inside the package is a small box with three plastic bags full of mounting hardware and a long L-shaped screwdriver. Each bag is labeled to denote what hardware is inside, and the bags are resealable. The first bag contains AM2/AM2+ hardware, and the second has parts for LGA775. The third bag contains common hardware for both installations, four fan clips, two "Ultra Low-Noise Adapters" and a syringe of the new NT-H1 thermal compound.


The heatsink itself is protected during shipping by a cardboard shell that opens easily. The included NF-P12 fan is located in the front opening, which shows through the clear window in the outside box.