Great review once again STS 🥰👍. As a multiple self built SFF ITX pc user, low profile coolers are essential for me and my builds! I personally use Cryorig C9 Copper cooler, AMD Wraith / Stealth coolers which are shallower than this Noctua design. I agree totally with the “offset” design of the Noctua here allowing for better ram utilisation. Even the infamous Corsair LPX would just barely fit here 😅. With SFF ITX pc’s becoming much more popular, finding decent low profile coolers is a hard affair to contend with considering many people building this for factor are wanting high performance compact pc’s for not only minimalist builds, but also power users, video editors as well as LAN gamers all-in-one.
yes, and it's actually a popular option for the ridge, because the fact that the fan is below the heatsink prevents it from generating turbulence sound; making it a good performing and silent option (although not really the cheapest nor a budget option)
Thanks for the review. For a dual push-pull set up try the NH-L12 Ghost Edition. Replace the bottom fan with an A9x25 fan & add your A12x25 on top. Both fans spin up to 2,000 RPM. Cooler is also 4mm lower in height. What I use in my smallest SFF case. Noctua will provide free extra fan clips for the top fan with proof of purchase.
You're welcome! That's actually quite the good idea. I'm not sure how identical both heatsinks are (cause there are at least -minor- differences), but the shorter heat pipes may also be an advantage
@@STSYT From what I can tell, the heat pipes on both coolers are the same length, as the heat pipes extend 4mm further back on the L12. The L12 is however 20 grams heavier than the L12S.
Hi mark, i bought the ghost s1 thinking about doing this, youre the first guy that tried such a config lol. How many C did you managed to shave off? I have a 12600k to cool, and it's been an undervolting battle with it.
@@brushrunner The bottom A9x25 fan only seems to drop the temp by 1 degree C while adding some extra noise. The cooler is very quiet with only a top mounted A12x25 and no bottom fan.
@@marksulloway5669 Cool thx for doing the testing for me. I'm tinkering of getting a case w/70mm clearance, and actually drilling a hole through the sidepanel, attaching it by magnets when i need to move it around. This way my 12600k will always get fresh ai getting pulled from the outside.
Wanted to know what you meant by 35-48mm ram slot restriction. I have G.Skill Ripjaws V, they measure in at about 40mm. I think you are talking about 35mm if the fan is mounted on the bottom and 48mm if the fan is mounted on top of the cooler but I just wanted to make sure that is what you meant
So for the Intel side are you saying for a ITX mobo, the cooler will interfere with the 1st ram slot? Even if you install the ram first before the cooler install?
I have found that when using heatsinks like this, if possible, run a push and pull setup. It pulls more air past the vrm and whatnot well and keeps them cool.
Hi! I have watched a lot of cooler videos, they usually don't cover the processor. Does this mean this cooler can cool any processor ? (for example i7 or i9)?
Hey STS, You should test Alpenfohn Black Ridge with two Noctua fans. It will surprise you and destroy your chart 📈 I want to see how it beats Arctic Liquid Freezer making Alpenfohn the best solution for miniITX and SSF cases.
I actually did that^^ The video is ready and will be released in a couple of weeks. Though as the -stock- Black Ridge wasn't able to perform our usual Benchmark test, I only tested it against other (ultra) SFF coolers. And yes, with an A12x25 ontop & A12x15 in the middle, that thing is a beast
@@STSYT Cool! Eager to see it! Btw, don't you have a plan to conduct a massive test of AIOs that can compete with these SFF air cooling? Like 120s and 140s? I don't think there is one better than Black Ridge with Noctua fans but who knows. Lack of information and benchmarks around for this.
what about 2 a15s vs one x25s. I have a ghost edition. I'm thinking of getting 1 a15, and keep the 92mm that comes with it, or to get 2 a15. my build max height is 8.5 mm.
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Great review once again STS 🥰👍. As a multiple self built SFF ITX pc user, low profile coolers are essential for me and my builds! I personally use Cryorig C9 Copper cooler, AMD Wraith / Stealth coolers which are shallower than this Noctua design. I agree totally with the “offset” design of the Noctua here allowing for better ram utilisation. Even the infamous Corsair LPX would just barely fit here 😅. With SFF ITX pc’s becoming much more popular, finding decent low profile coolers is a hard affair to contend with considering many people building this for factor are wanting high performance compact pc’s for not only minimalist builds, but also power users, video editors as well as LAN gamers all-in-one.
Do you think this will fit the Fractal Ridge? The maximum CPU cooler height is 70mm so I'd be pushing it tight but I really like this for an i5 sff
yes, and it's actually a popular option for the ridge, because the fact that the fan is below the heatsink prevents it from generating turbulence sound; making it a good performing and silent option (although not really the cheapest nor a budget option)
Thanks for the review, got a Silverstone ML03, case is 105mm but didn't realise CPU limitation is 70mm so the NH-L12S is perfect.
If using high profile mode, should it be intake or exhaust
Thanks for the review. For a dual push-pull set up try the NH-L12 Ghost Edition. Replace the bottom fan with an A9x25 fan & add your A12x25 on top. Both fans spin up to 2,000 RPM. Cooler is also 4mm lower in height. What I use in my smallest SFF case. Noctua will provide free extra fan clips for the top fan with proof of purchase.
You're welcome!
That's actually quite the good idea.
I'm not sure how identical both heatsinks are (cause there are at least -minor- differences), but the shorter heat pipes may also be an advantage
@@STSYT From what I can tell, the heat pipes on both coolers are the same length, as the heat pipes extend 4mm further back on the L12. The L12 is however 20 grams heavier than the L12S.
Hi mark, i bought the ghost s1 thinking about doing this, youre the first guy that tried such a config lol. How many C did you managed to shave off? I have a 12600k to cool, and it's been an undervolting battle with it.
@@brushrunner The bottom A9x25 fan only seems to drop the temp by 1 degree C while adding some extra noise. The cooler is very quiet with only a top mounted A12x25 and no bottom fan.
@@marksulloway5669 Cool thx for doing the testing for me.
I'm tinkering of getting a case w/70mm clearance, and actually drilling a hole through the sidepanel, attaching it by magnets when i need to move it around.
This way my 12600k will always get fresh ai getting pulled from the outside.
Good review. Very detailed fitment info.
Thanks!
@@STSYT hi i want to ask you can i install this couler on a micro ATX motherbord ?
Considering this to replace my RM1 stock Intel air cooler. Not a fan of the very tall coolers...
Wanted to know what you meant by 35-48mm ram slot restriction. I have G.Skill Ripjaws V, they measure in at about 40mm. I think you are talking about 35mm if the fan is mounted on the bottom and 48mm if the fan is mounted on top of the cooler but I just wanted to make sure that is what you meant
That is correct
48mm -> Fan on top
35mm -> Fan in the bottom
@@STSYT thanks
Ah there are holes in the middle for the mounting screws. I was wondering how that would work...
why didn't they allow using 25mm fans underneath?
So for the Intel side are you saying for a ITX mobo, the cooler will interfere with the 1st ram slot? Even if you install the ram first before the cooler install?
I have found that when using heatsinks like this, if possible, run a push and pull setup. It pulls more air past the vrm and whatnot well and keeps them cool.
on a i7 7700 doesnt really seem to cope although maybe my chip is just really hot ?
Hi! I have watched a lot of cooler videos, they usually don't cover the processor. Does this mean this cooler can cool any processor ? (for example i7 or i9)?
Hi, this cooler is recommended to max 90watts cpu
Hey STS,
You should test Alpenfohn Black Ridge with two Noctua fans. It will surprise you and destroy your chart 📈 I want to see how it beats Arctic Liquid Freezer making Alpenfohn the best solution for miniITX and SSF cases.
I actually did that^^
The video is ready and will be released in a couple of weeks. Though as the -stock- Black Ridge wasn't able to perform our usual Benchmark test, I only tested it against other (ultra) SFF coolers.
And yes, with an A12x25 ontop & A12x15 in the middle, that thing is a beast
@@STSYT Cool! Eager to see it! Btw, don't you have a plan to conduct a massive test of AIOs that can compete with these SFF air cooling? Like 120s and 140s? I don't think there is one better than Black Ridge with Noctua fans but who knows. Lack of information and benchmarks around for this.
Good idea, didn't plan to do it but now it's on the list
what about 2 a15s vs one x25s. I have a ghost edition. I'm thinking of getting 1 a15, and keep the 92mm that comes with it, or to get 2 a15. my build max height is 8.5 mm.
can you stick a T30 on this !?
Just to confirm, the ram slot in high profile mode, is always at 48mm?
Why is there a comparison between air and watercooled systems? Isnt this comparing apples to oranges?
Wasted...