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
OEM prebuilt system series like Predator, Nitro, Alienware, Omen, Victus or Legion often use motherboards which differ slightly from the specifications issu...
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 3:23 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, 12 Aug, 2024 at 2:03 PM
All screws should be tightened gently until they stop, without using excessive force. Please do not exceed the following values for maximum tightening torqu...
Tue, 2 Apr, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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, 12 Aug, 2024 at 2:10 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, 10 Feb, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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: ...
Tue, 2 Jul, 2024 at 11:19 AM
We provide mounting upgrades for Noctua CPU coolers free of charge (except for AM5 offset mounting bars), so if you would like to continue using your Noctua...
Wed, 18 Sep, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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, 2 Jul, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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