The Noctua NH-L12S is an impressive thing. Four heatpipes, a heatsink and a slender fan are all that is required to keep a modern processor running cool. Sure, it's a little sticky with high-end 14th Gen processors—few air coolers are capable enough for those—but it's ample cooling for a modern small form factor PC. And that's exactly what I've built.
The NH-L12S is a known quantity—it's been available for years now. Yet it remains a solid pick for a mini gaming PC in 2025. If it ain't broke…
