Cooler FAQs
AM5 (LGA 1718) is AMD’s current socket for its next-generation Ryzen 7000 (Zen 4) series processors. Please refer to our socket compatibility overview in th...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2023 at 1:37 PM
No. Noctua coolers possess an extremely reliable SecuFirm™ mounting system. Thanks to the screw connection with the backplate on the rear side of the mother...
Thu, 1 Sep, 2022 at 4:11 PM
Systems from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or other major brands often use motherboards which differ slightly from the specifications issued by Intel and AM...
Thu, 1 Sep, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Noctua CPU coolers are shipped with a plastic protection cover at the bottom side of the cooler, which protects the contact surface against scratches and ot...
Mon, 21 Nov, 2022 at 10:21 AM
All screws should be tightened gently until they stop, without using excessive force. Please do not exceed the following values for maximum tightening torqu...
Wed, 6 Sep, 2023 at 10:46 AM
As it is not possible to reliably calculate or control the forces that act upon a system during transport (e.g. in shipping), we generally recommend, for sa...
Wed, 23 Nov, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Baseplate grooves As most of today's PC enthusiasts use high-viscosity thermal compounds, the contact surface of Noctua coolers is optimised for use wi...
Mon, 20 Feb, 2023 at 2:05 PM
When using top-flow coolers in a tower-style case, we strongly recommend installing the cooler with the heatpipes in horizontal position or with the bends o...
Mon, 20 Feb, 2023 at 2:05 PM
Please verify that you have installed the fastening brackets correctly: Please proceed to our installation manuals, if you need more detailed instr...
Fri, 4 Nov, 2022 at 9:35 AM
Additional fans can be installed on all Noctua U-type and D-type cooler. Although it is technically compatible and easy to do, it will yield minimal improve...
Mon, 20 Feb, 2023 at 2:04 PM
The CPU cooler can be installed on such motherboards using the NM-APS3 plastic spacers as shown below. If you would like to install the CPU cooler on a moth...
Mon, 20 Feb, 2023 at 2:04 PM
The NH-L9i has been designed for the Intel LGA115x platform. While it can be installed without any problems on most AM4 motherboards using the NM-AM4-L9aL9i...
Tue, 18 Oct, 2022 at 2:21 PM
The NH-D15S is an asymmetrical single fan version of the NH-D15 that has been tailored to provide superior RAM and PCIe compatibility. In particular, the NH...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Thanks to thoroughgoing optimisations of the coating material and process, the chromax.black models provide the same, renowned quiet cooling performance as ...
Thu, 1 Sep, 2022 at 5:10 PM
Please note that results in reviews might show different results as many tests are conducted in open test bench configurations outside a chassis, which allo...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Noctua offers a wide selection of CPU coolers for various demands and purposes. Use the following criteria to select the model that works best for you: ...
Mon, 21 Nov, 2022 at 10:57 AM
We provide mounting upgrades for Noctua CPU coolers free of charge, so if you would like to continue using your Noctua cooler on a new socket, we will send ...
Mon, 21 Nov, 2022 at 11:16 AM
Depending on the model, most Noctua CPU coolers feature a mounting pitch (distance between the spring-loaded mounting screws) of either 83mm (coolers with t...
Tue, 14 Nov, 2023 at 2:41 PM
The Noctua Compatibility Centre (NCC) lets you quickly identify which Noctua CPU cooler is compatible with which CPUs, RAM, motherboards and cases. It provi...
Wed, 4 Oct, 2023 at 4:28 PM
Intel's 13th generation Core processors (code name Raptor Lake-S) use the same LGA1700 socket as the 12th generation models (Alder Lake-S). Therefore, ...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2023 at 1:45 PM