Cooler FAQs
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
Please refer to our socket compatibility overview in the Noctua Compatibility Centre (NCC) to see which Noctua CPU cooler models support socket AM5 out of t...
Mon, 2 Oct, 2023 at 1:46 PM
There are two different types of ILM (Independent Loading Mechanism) for Intel’s LGA2011 based Xeon CPUs: Square ILM with 80x80mm hole spacing and Narrow IL...
Thu, 13 Mar, 2025 at 4:30 PM
There are three easy ways to verify that your cooler already includes LGA1700/LGA1851 mounting parts: Check the socket compatibility specifications on ...
Wed, 18 Sep, 2024 at 4:26 PM
If you already have a motherboard and RAM for your future build, you can verify your memory module, socket and cooler combination is compatible by entering ...
Thu, 24 Oct, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Newer AMD CPUs are designed in a way so that the CPU's hotspot is located towards the bottom (south-side) of the processor. This is due to AMD's chi...
Thu, 21 Nov, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Please refer to the table below to check which offset bars are required for which cooler model. Regular and chromax.black models use the same mounting hardw...
Tue, 2 Jul, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Noctua has been offering mounting upgrade-kits for various platforms free-of-charge since 2006 and remains committed to providing this type of compatibility...
Tue, 13 Jun, 2023 at 5:36 PM
The NM-DD1 is only compatible with AMD AM5 Ryzen 7000 CPUs! We do not offer spacers for Intel CPUs because installing Noctua CPU coolers on delidded 12/13...
Wed, 9 Apr, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The NM-DD1 is only compatible with AMD AM5 Ryzen 7000 CPUs! We do not offer spacers for Intel CPUs because installing Noctua CPU coolers on delidded 12/13...
Wed, 9 Apr, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Due to a decrease of the stack-up-height (height from the motherboard PCB to the top of the CPU heatspreader) from LGA115x/1200 to LGA1700/LGA1851, the NH-L...
Wed, 18 Sep, 2024 at 4:23 PM
The SecuFirm2™ mounting system requires a standard AMD backplate (either plastic or metal) with screw threads as shown in the pictures below. These backplat...
Wed, 9 Aug, 2023 at 9:12 AM
Intel’s 14th generation Core processors (i9-14900K, i9-14900KF, i7-14700K, i7-14700KF, i5-14600K, i5-14600KF) use the same LGA1700 socket as the 12th and 13...
Mon, 16 Oct, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Our heatsink covers are an add-on accessory for our coolers. Product Compatible Coolers NA-HC1 chromax.black.swap NH-U12S NH-U12S chromax.bla...
Mon, 29 Jan, 2024 at 4:26 PM
The front fan of the NH-D15 overhangs the RAM slots on many motherboards. If your RAM modules are no taller than 32 mm: Out of the box, the NH-D15 allo...
Thu, 17 Oct, 2024 at 1:33 PM
When looking at the front side of a motherboard so that the I/O panel is at the left side of the motherboard, the north side will be the towards the top edg...
Mon, 26 Aug, 2024 at 10:51 AM
If you wish to install a Noctua CPU cooler inside a rack-mounted chassis, please consider the height of the case, the available clearance for the cooler, an...
Wed, 27 Nov, 2024 at 4:38 PM