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Noctua Announces Redux line Processor Cooler and Second Fan Kit
True to the spirit of the redux line, the NH-U12S redux takes the proven concept of the original, award-winning NH-U12S and reduces it to its essential core: a quiet, quality-made 120 mm cooler with streamlined accessories that is highly compatible, easy to install and accessibly priced.
With the NA-FK1 second fan kit, the NH-U12S redux can be upgraded to a push/pull dual-fan configuration for further improved performance.
"Our redux line fans have earned an excellent reputation for providing trusted Noctua quality without breaking the bank", says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "Today, we're proud to present our first redux line CPU cooler, which does exactly the same thing. We're confident that the NH-U12S redux will be a perfect choice for anybody who has always wanted a Noctua heatsink but couldn't quite justify the investment."
The NH-U12S redux is a streamlined, accessibly priced version of the iconic NH-U12S that has established itself as a benchmark for slim, highly compatible 120 mm CPU coolers. The redux version uses the same proven heatsink layout that guarantees 100% compatibility with tall RAM modules as well as excellent case and PCIe compatibility. Thanks to the popular NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan that supports automatic speed control through the motherboard, it provides high performance under load and runs whisper-quiet at idle. At the same time, Noctua's renowned, professional SecuFirm2 mounting system and the pre-applied NT-H1 thermal compound make installation a breeze. Backed up with Noctua's trusted 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-U12S redux is a smart, affordable choice for a quiet, high-quality 120 mm cooler.
Just like with Noctua's more expensive coolers, future mounting upgrade kits for the NH-U12S redux will be provided free of charge if technically possible, making it a safe long-term investment.
Users who would like to further improve the cooling efficiency of the NH-U12S redux can do so with the newly introduced, optional NA-FK1 kit that contains a second NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan, fan clips, anti-vibration pads, a y-cable and Low-Noise Adaptors. By upgrading the cooler to a push/pull-style dual-fan setup, the NA-FK1 makes it possible to achieve even better performance or to reduce noise levels by having two fans running at lower speeds.
Suggested retail prices
The manufacturer's suggested retail prices are EUR/USD 49.90 for the NH-U12S redux and EUR/USD 16.90 for the NA-FK1.
Availability
Both the CPU cooler and the second fan kit are available as of today via Noctua's official Amazon stores. here are the product pages of the NH-U12S redux and NA-FK1.
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#5896355 Posted on: 03/16/2021 09:33 PM
Aside from pricing the line much lower, their redux line tends to use their previous gen fan bearings, and they colour them grey to differentiate them instead of their usual grandpa diarrhea colour scheme. Noctua's previous gen bearings make those redux fans better than 99.99% of competitors.
The best "budget" fans you can possibly get for any use, by a landslide, are Noctua's redux fans. They put the high end fans from other companies to shame if you ask me. I use 3 of their 120mm 1700 rpm pwm redux fans. I got them for $18 CAD a piece, and to me it seems like their pressure, airflow, etc, all actually match their description, and operate much more quietly, than much more expensive fans from other companies.
So what’s the difference between the NH-U12S redux and the NH-U12S?
Aside from pricing the line much lower, their redux line tends to use their previous gen fan bearings, and they colour them grey to differentiate them instead of their usual grandpa diarrhea colour scheme. Noctua's previous gen bearings make those redux fans better than 99.99% of competitors.
The best "budget" fans you can possibly get for any use, by a landslide, are Noctua's redux fans. They put the high end fans from other companies to shame if you ask me. I use 3 of their 120mm 1700 rpm pwm redux fans. I got them for $18 CAD a piece, and to me it seems like their pressure, airflow, etc, all actually match their description, and operate much more quietly, than much more expensive fans from other companies.
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#5896633 Posted on: 03/17/2021 03:07 PM
Seems the heatpipes arn't soldered to the base, unlike the premium models. And it has one less heatpipe, and uses the older fans.
It's really just a budget line.
How do the NH-U12A, NH-U12S, and NH-U12S redux? Which one to choose. (noctua.at)
So what’s the difference between the NH-U12S redux and the NH-U12S?
Seems the heatpipes arn't soldered to the base, unlike the premium models. And it has one less heatpipe, and uses the older fans.
It's really just a budget line.
How do the NH-U12A, NH-U12S, and NH-U12S redux? Which one to choose. (noctua.at)
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#5896851 Posted on: 03/18/2021 02:52 AM
Seems the heatpipes arn't soldered to the base, unlike the premium models. And it has one less heatpipe, and uses the older fans.
It's really just a budget line.
How do the NH-U12A, NH-U12S, and NH-U12S redux? Which one to choose. (noctua.at)
Yikes, I didn't expect them to have a page on it, and more importantly I didn't expect them to not solder the heatpipes. I guess it was a bit too good to be true to just be using last gen fans.
Seems the heatpipes arn't soldered to the base, unlike the premium models. And it has one less heatpipe, and uses the older fans.
It's really just a budget line.
How do the NH-U12A, NH-U12S, and NH-U12S redux? Which one to choose. (noctua.at)
Yikes, I didn't expect them to have a page on it, and more importantly I didn't expect them to not solder the heatpipes. I guess it was a bit too good to be true to just be using last gen fans.
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#5896937 Posted on: 03/18/2021 11:34 AM
And i should correct "budget line" like this and keep it quoted.
I think 50 bucks for that is a lot, seeing how much it lacks. I guess tests will have to prove otherwise.
You still get Noctua quality ofcourse, which is always rock solid.
And i should correct "budget line" like this and keep it quoted.
I think 50 bucks for that is a lot, seeing how much it lacks. I guess tests will have to prove otherwise.
You still get Noctua quality ofcourse, which is always rock solid.
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So what’s the difference between the NH-U12S redux and the NH-U12S?