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NM-i115x Mounting-Kit
Continuing Noctua's tradition of supplying customers with its premium-class SecuFirm2™ mountings free of charge, the NM-i115x kit allows Noctua users to upgrade their coolers to Intel's LGA1200 & LGA115x sockets (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156). The NM-i115x set is backwards compatible with most Noctua coolers since 2005* and has been designed to combine outstanding reliability, optimal contact pressure and easy, straightforward installation. Bringing the trusted SecuFirm2™ quality to Intel's LGA1200 & LGA115x platform, the NM-i115x is an enthusiast-grade mounting kit that meets the highest demands in safety, performance and ease-of-use.
Owners of Noctua CPU coolers* can obtain the NM-i115x Mounting-Kit free of charge via this form. A proof of purchase (photo, scan or screenshot of the invoice) of both a Noctua CPU cooler and either a socket LGA115x/LGA1200 mainboard or socket LGA115x/LGA1200 CPU are required.
The NM-i115x SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit is also available for purchase at some of our resellers. If you need the kit urgently, please consider ordering it via a local reseller.
*See this FAQ for detailed compatibility information.
The NM-i115x SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit is also available for purchase at some of our resellers. If you need the kit urgently, please consider ordering it via a local reseller.
*See this FAQ for detailed compatibility information.
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Details
Trusted SecuFirm2™ quality
Over the years, SecuFirm2™ has become synonymous with impeccable long-term stability and flawless craftsmanship. Enthusiast users and industry clients alike trust the time-tested quality of Noctua's professional mounting systems.
Perfect contact pressure
SecuFirm2™ mounting systems use high-grade coil springs to achieve perfect contact pressure. No guesswork regarding how far to tighten the mounting screws, no risk of damaging the socket with excessive pressure!
Integrated fastening brackets
Noctuas SecuFirm2™ systems feature fully integrated fastening brackets with pre-fixed pressure screws and springs, which greatly facilitates the installation process. No fiddling with loose screws and springs!
Tailor made for LGA115x/1200
In order to cut costs, many manufacturers use cross-platform parts for both Intel and AMD, which can cause compatibility issues. Noctua's NM-i115x kit has been tailor-made for LGA115x/LGA1200 and strictly complies to the Intel keep-out zones in order to ensure 100% compatibility.
One-piece backplate with fixed struts
The NM-i115x kit features a new, sturdy one-piece backplate with fixed struts that has been specifically designed to facilitate installation on LGA115x sockets. Due to the fixed struts, it's now even easier to align the backplate and to attach it to your mainboard.
Backwards Compatibility
The NM-i115x SecuFirm2™ kit is fully backwards compatible with most Noctua coolers since 2005*, making them safe long-term investments that can be used for several CPU generations.
General
Notes and warnings
Owners of Noctua CPU coolers* can obtain the NM-i115x Mounting-Kit free of charge via this form. A proof of purchase (photo, scan or screenshot of the invoice) of both a Noctua CPU cooler and either a socket LGA115x/LGA1200 mainboard or socket LGA115x/LGA1200 CPU are required.
The NM-i115x SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit is also available for purchase at some of our resellers. If you need the kit urgently, please consider ordering it via a local reseller.
*See this FAQ for detailed compatibility information.
The NM-i115x SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit is also available for purchase at some of our resellers. If you need the kit urgently, please consider ordering it via a local reseller.
*See this FAQ for detailed compatibility information.
You can either buy from our local sales partners or directly from us via our official Amazon and eBay stores:
FAQ: Which Noctua coolers are compatible with LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156)?
The mounting is identical on all LGA115x sockets (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156). The following coolers are thus compatible with LGA115x out of the box and don’t require any upgrades in order to be used on this platform: NH-C12P SE14, NH-C14, NH-C14S, NH-D15, NH-D15S, NH-D14, NH-L12, NH-L12S, NH-L9i, NH-L9x65, NH-U14S, NH-U12S, NH-U12P SE2, NH-U9S, NH-UD9L, NH-U9B SE2. In addition, all older models which have been upgraded with the NM-I3 kit can also be used on LGA115x without any further upgrades.
The following coolers can be made compatible to LGA115x using the NM-i115x Upgrade-Kit: NH-C12P, NH-D15 SE-AM4, NH-L9x65 SE-AM4, NH-U12, NH-U12F, NH-U12P, NH-U12P SE1366, NH-U12S SE-AM4, NH-U9, NH-U9F, NH-U9B.
The following coolers are mechanically incompatible with the NM-i115x Upgrade-Kit and can not be made compatible with LGA115x: TR4-SP3 coolers, DX-3647 coolers, DO-Series AMD Opteron coolers, NH-L9a, NH-L9a-AM4.
The following coolers can be made compatible to LGA115x using the NM-i115x Upgrade-Kit: NH-C12P, NH-D15 SE-AM4, NH-L9x65 SE-AM4, NH-U12, NH-U12F, NH-U12P, NH-U12P SE1366, NH-U12S SE-AM4, NH-U9, NH-U9F, NH-U9B.
The following coolers are mechanically incompatible with the NM-i115x Upgrade-Kit and can not be made compatible with LGA115x: TR4-SP3 coolers, DX-3647 coolers, DO-Series AMD Opteron coolers, NH-L9a, NH-L9a-AM4.