Noctua Unveils New Low-Profile Cooler for AMD AM5 Featuring Full-Sized 120mm Fan

• June 2, 2026

At Computex 2026, Noctua revealed its latest innovation in CPU cooling technology: a powerful low-profile cooler crafted specifically for AMD’s AM5 socket. Despite the cooler’s modest height of just 70 millimeters, it is designed to accommodate a full-size 120mm fan, the NF-A12x25 G2, which measures 25 millimeters thick.

This approach allows Noctua to combine compact dimensions with effective airflow, addressing the demand for efficient cooling solutions in space-constrained builds such as small form factor PCs and HTPCs. The new cooler’s design also provides enhanced clearance around the processor socket area, a notable consideration for AM5 motherboard layouts.

Design Tailored for AM5 Compatibility

The cooler’s structure takes into account the subtle convex shape of AMD’s processor base, ensuring optimal contact and heat dissipation. By supporting a 120mm fan, Noctua aims to deliver superior cooling performance compared to traditional low-profile designs that often rely on smaller or thinner fans.

This latest offering highlights Noctua’s ongoing commitment to blending quiet operation, efficient cooling, and innovatively compact designs for the evolving needs of desktop PC builders. Although further details such as exact pricing and release timelines have not been announced, the new low-profile cooler positions itself as a significant option for AM5 platforms requiring space-saving yet capable thermal solutions.

Noctua introduces a compact AM5 cooler with a full 120mm fan, designed for better socket clearance and AMD CPU base curvature.