Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs NH-D12L CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and Noctua NH-D12L are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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Noctua NL-LC1-42	Noctua NH-D12L
Prices (Change region) In Stock $279.95 Last updated 1 minutes ago.	Prices (Change region) In Stock $99.95 Last updated 57 minutes ago.
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Brand Noctua	Brand Noctua
Model NL-LC1-42	Model NH-D12L
Release Date 📅 June 2026	Release Date 📅 April 2022
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler No
Radiator Size 420 mm	Radiator Size -
Bearing Type -	Bearing Type SSO2
Noise Level 24.8 dB	Noise Level 22.6 dB
Fan RPM 0 - 1500 RPM	Fan RPM 450 - 2000 RPM
Height 70 mm	Height 145 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NL-LC1-42:

Newer Product, it was released around 4 years later

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Reasons to buy the Noctua NH-D12L:

64% cheaper, you can save $180.00
Supports the following socket formats: LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066
Generally quieter under full load

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