Overall and Final Verdict 

They say big things come in small packages and the Noctua NH-L12 embodies this. At its largest dual fan configuration, this CPU cooler boasts temperature readings equal to its competitor’s much larger CPU coolers. In its single fan setup, it dominates stock CPU heatsink temperatures. On top of this Noctua maintains it reputation for having some of the quietest cooling solutions on the market. This is Ideal for Home Theater PCs. This CPU cooler’s fans would never distract you from you favorite show or film even at distances of three to four feet. The Noctua NH-F12 unfortunately does not come cheap. At an MSRP of $69.99 there are larger coolers in that price range that outperform the NH-F12, but not at its Low-profile form factor.  If you are looking for superior air cooling in your Lan PC or if you want something to finally quite that noisy HTPC, you will be hard pressed to find a better CPU cooler than the Noctua NH-L12.