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En associant un double radiateur imposant à six caloducs à un système étonnant à double ventilation (un NF-P14 et un NF-P12), le NH-D14 a été conçu pour atteindre des performances impressionnantes en termes de silence et de refroidissement. Assorti d’un tube de la célèbre pâte thermique NT-H1 de Noctua ainsi que du nouveau système de fixation multi-socket SecuFirm2™, le NH-D14 est la solution ultime pour ceux qui sont en quête d’un refroidissement silencieux haut de gamme.
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Une conception basée sur un double radiateur à 6 caloducs
En améliorant les surfaces d'échange, la dissipation de la chaleur et l'optimisation des flux d'air (comparé aux radiateurs conventionnels de type tour), le double radiateur à six caloducs du NH-D14 a été spécialement conçu afin d'obtenir un refroidissement silencieux optimal dans le cadre d'une utilisation à double ventilateur.
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Système à double ventilateur NF-P14/NF-P12
Le NH-D14 est équipé d'un système à double ventilation d'une extrême qualité et constitué du célèbre NF-P12 de Noctua (120mm) et d'un NF-P14 (140mm). Ces derniers bénéficient tous deux d'encoches Vortex-control, de la technologie SCD et de roulements SSO-Bearing afin de garantir l'équilibre parfait entre performance et silence.
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Design asymétrique pour une excellente compatibilité
Situé au bas des empilages d'ailettes du radiateur, le ventilateur NF-P14 ne contribue pas seulement aux performances époustouflantes de refroidissement de CPU mais délivre aussi un flux d'air important en direction des composants alentours situés sur la carte mère et près des dissipateurs. Il assure ainsi un refroidissement optimal des composants.
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Système de fixation multi-socket SecuFirm2™
Le système de fixation multi-socket SecuFirm2™ dédié aux passionnés offre une large compatibilité avec les différents sockets du marché (LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150, LGA775, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+) et sait satisfaire les plus exigeants tant au niveau de la sécurité et de la pression de contact que de la facilité de montage.
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Pâte thermique NT-H1
Largement plébiscitée, la NT-H1 de Noctua est une solution TIM de haute technicité qui combine résistance thermique minimum, facilité d'application et incroyable fiabilité.
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Intel LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA775, LGA2011 sur demande, Asus X-socket™ & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, FM1, FM2, FM2+ (backplate requis)
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Hauteur (ventilateur non compris)
160 mm
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Largeur (ventilateur non compris)
140 mm
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Profondeur (ventilateur non compris)
130 mm
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Poids (ventilateur non compris)
900 g
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Hauteur (ventilateur compris)
160 mm
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Largeur (ventilateur compris)
140 mm
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Profondeur (ventilateur compris)
158 mm
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Poids (ventilateur compris)
1070/1240* g
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Matériau
cuivre (fond et caloducs), aluminium (plaques de refroidissement), soudé & nickelé
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Autorisé jusquà
voir guide TDP
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Dimensions du ventilateur
140x150x25 (avec fixation 120mm), 140x140x25 (avec fixation 120mm), 120x120x25
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Volume de livraison
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6 ans
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Modèle
Noctua NF-P14 PWM & Noctua NF-P12 PWM
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Type roulements
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Vitesse de rotation (+/-10%)
1200 / 1300 RPM
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Vitesse de rotation avec L.N.A. (+/-10%)
900 / 900 RPM
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110,3 / 92,3 m³/h
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83,7 / 63,4 m³/h
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Niveau sonore
19,6 / 19,8 dB(A)
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Puissance consommée
1,2 / 1,08 W
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Tension
12 V
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MTTF
> 150.000 h
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NH-D14 test
Now on to the reason why we are here, the Noctua. Even with the fans running at 12v immediately this cooler stands out from the crowd, or rather hides in the shadows, as it is so quiet I even checked to see if the centre fan was actually running. With the fans at 12v the hottest core on the CPU never went above 68 degrees. Yeah that’s right it never even got to 70 degrees! Something that was also very apparent was the sheer amount of heat pouring out the back of the heat sink, just placing your hand near the back of it you could feel the warm air, nothing unusual but the temperature and the amount of air being forced out the back at such an inaudible rate was a massive shock to me. So stage one went very well, but for some reason I didn’t hold out much hope for the fans being run at silent, especially not with our 4ghz over clock… right? Well put your cup of tea down, swallow that mouthful of sandwich because you about to spit it out or choke in shock. With the fans on low, which I might add is about as close to silent as you will ever get with 2x 140mm fans pushing over a heatsink, the CPU’s hottest core never went above 72c! A 4ghz overclock on an i7 920 on air, with silent fans at 72c! Not quite believing this I left the sytem running on the final test for the whole day, a total of 6 hours in the end running at 100% and still even after that it never went above 73c!
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Verdict du test: "I’m so amazed by this coolers low noise yet class leading performance I will not only recommend it and award it with our coveted gold ‘Best in Class’ award but most importantly for a reviewer I am actually going to continue using it in my own personal rig which is worth more than any award in the real world!" (Tom Logan, Overclock3D.net)
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NH-D14 test
Noctua NH-D14
13.03.10
Noctua NH-D14
5
Componente: Dissipador para CPU
Plataforma: Intel/AMD
Fabricante: Noctua
Cedido por: Noctua
Família: Refrigeração
Data de Lançamento: 09 Novembro 2009
Preço: 70€
Conclusão
Parece que chegamos à página final, queria deixar desde já um agradecimento à Noctua por nos ter feito chegar mais um dos seus dissipadores para review!
O Noctua NH-D14 é um dissipador grande, pesado, robusto e completamente artilhado com ventoinhas de topo e um sistema de fixação excelente.
Inicialmente podia pensar-se que por ter estas dimensões a instalação seria um bicho-de-sete-cabeças, como aconteceu no IFX-14 ou no Orochi mas com o Secure Firm 2, foi canja! Se conseguirem mete-lo na vossa caixa e se a vossa carteira aguentar, este dissipador é o investimento a fazer! No entanto, o preço recomendado pode fazer alguns clientes mudarem de ideias antes de finalizar a compra, ainda está na casa dos 70€ e com a especulação sobre a Euribor já estamos todos a poupar!
A combinação da NF-P12 com a NF-P14 é o casamento perfeito para ter o melhor desempenho com o mínimo de ruído. Do valor que falei em cima cerca de metade corresponde ao preço de mercado destas duas ventoinhas.
Nos testes o NH-D14 destacou-se, aguentando na perfeição todos os processadores testados mesmo com OC e altas voltagens!
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Verdict du test: "Temos então um novo número 1 no top dos dissipadores a ar e que provavelmente até se atreve a desafiar alguns kits de refrigeração a água!" (Marco André, LiliReviews.com)
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Turning up the heat a little with the system overclocked to 3.5GHz, the NH-D14 is really starting to shine beating the Cooler Master V10 by 2.25 degrees, and it is a massive 21.25 degrees ahead of the stock Intel cooler.
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Verdict du test: "With the Noctua NH-D14 beating out 18 other coolers on our overclocked Intel Core i7 920 processor we have to give it the Legit Reviews Editor's Choice award! [...] Noctua did what they set out to do: made a new cooler that performed better and was just as quiet. If you can shoe horn it in your case, it's well worth the money." (Shane Higgins, LegitReviews.com)
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What I was able to achieve with the NH-D14 was prime stability at 4.2GHz with load temperatures that peaked at 70 degrees Celsius and ran most of the time in the mid to high 60's. I was not prepared for this result, but am now thoroughly impressed with the performance of the NH-D14. All that, with no noise. Absolutely sick! I went into the testing knowing that the performance of the NH-D14 was going to be good. I just did not realize how good. When I ran it through the testing, it was far and above superior to the comparison heatsinks. Of course, there is no reason for it not to be, simply based on the size and construction of the NH-D14. The surface area available to remove the heat is huge. It easily looks like the dual-fin arrays each encompass as much or more surface area than the previous top dog in Noctua's arsenal, the NH-U12P SE 1366. Add in an additional two heatpipes and you have a winning recipe. With load temperatures in the high 40's Celsius (49°C to be exact) when overclocked to 3.3GHz, I figured I would take a shot at some big numbers with an overclock up to 4.2GHz. My DO stepping 920 is not a bad clocker and could previously do 4.2GHz on air, but the temperatures would keep the processor just stable enough to only run this speed for short benchmark runs and did not offer any kind of stability. Something I needy when running a distributed computing project. Enter the Noctua NH-D14. I cranked up the bclock to 210 with a 20 multiplier for an even 4.2GHz, adjusted the vcore to 1.375v in the BIOS and crossed my fingers. Of course, hyperthreading is on. Temperatures at 4.2GHz with any of the other heatsinks in my possession would start pushing 80°C+ at this speed. Not so with the NH-D14. The highest temperature I saw was 71°C on two of the four cores, with the heatsink for the most part keeping the temperatures in the 65°C to 68°C range. Pretty spectacular results from this heatsink. It delivered results that averaged four degrees Celsius better under load both at stock and overclocked speeds. Four degrees Celsius does not seem like a big drop in temperatures, but it is when you are comparing top of the line heatsinks.
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Verdict du test: "All things considered, this is the best heatsink I have ever tested. You get a massive dual-tower, six-heatpipe design that incorporates both a 120mm and 140mm fan to deliver outstanding results that show larger gains as the thermal load increases. All that without the noise associated with high end air cooling. Hey, size really does matter, and yes, you can pay for performance!" (Frank Dimmick, OverclockersClub.com)
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I was really surprised that the Noctua could keep such a low ambient temperature, but I ran the test three times and reapplied TIM every time looking for what I did wrong, but I couldn’t find anything odd. As for the load temperatures, all I can say is I have a huge smile on my face still.
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Verdict du test: "First off, I'd like to say wow! [...] The NH-D14 is the best air cooler I have used to date. Terrific performance and silent operation all in one larger than life cooler." (Chad Sebring, TweakTown.com)
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NH-D14 test
Here we should dwell on several interesting things. Firstly, Noctua NH-D14 is currently the only solution that can cool a CPU overclocked to 4 GHz running Linpack 64-bit with two fans at 600 RPM. Believe me, it is an unprecedented achievement! [...] As you see, the new Noctua flagship solution is one step ahead of Thermalright IFX-14 in all test modes. In quiet mode with one 140 mm fan NH-D14 is 3°C more efficient than the competitor, and in almost all other cases – 2°C more efficient. [...] I will be brief about the acoustic performance of Noctua NH-D14: up to 1000 RPM the cooler was extremely quiet and at maximum rotation speed the noise was moderate.
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Verdict du test: "No doubt, Noctua NH-D14 is an excellent cooler starting with secure packaging and highly informative official web-site and ending with superb manufacture quality, highest performance and low noise levels. Obviously Noctua engineers paid attention to every single detail, every little trifle, which paid back big: their true work of art became the indisputably best cooling solution out there. That is why we are proud to award it with our Editor's Choice title as the best CPU air-cooler in the today's market." (Sergey Lepilov, X-bit labs)
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NH-D14 test
Selten verbauen Hersteller serienmäßig zwei unterschiedliche Lüftermodelle in gar zwei unterschiedlichen Formaten. Noctua hat diesen Schritt beim NH-D14 gewählt, um Kompatibilitätsproblemen aus dem Weg zu gehen, zum Teil aber dennoch den Vorteil der großvolumigen Belüftung zu genießen. Qualitativ hinterlassen beide Exemplare einen hervorragenden Eindruck. Die Lüfter wirken ungemein robust und exakt verarbeitet, Ungenauigkeiten und ein Spiel des Rotors sucht man vergebens. So verwundert es grundlegend auch nicht, dass beide Modelle über ihr gesamtes Drehzahlspektrum hinweg (NF-P12 von 400 bis 1300 U/min, NF-P14 von 400 bis 1200 U/min) praktisch ohne schleifende, klackernde oder ratternde Nebengeräusche auskommen. Selbst das Antriebsgeräusch des Rotors wird im Allgemeinen vom Luftumschlag verdeckt. [...] Serienbelüftet setzt der NH-D14 in Referenz zur angelgten Drehzahl die Messlatte ein ordentliches Stück nach oben. Sowohl im Einzellüftermodus mit zentralem NF-P14 als auch im Doppellüfter-Betrieb mit beiden mitgelieferten Ventilatoren wird die Konkurrenz zum Teil deutlich abgehängt.
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Verdict du test: "Mit dem NH-D14 katapultiert sich Noctua in imposanter Art und Weise an die Spitze aktueller Komplettkühlervergleiche. Dies geschieht mit einem gewohnt sehr gut abgestimmten Gesamtpaket aus Kühlkörper, Serienbelüftung, Montagesystem und Zugaben. [...] Insgesamt erhält man mit dem Noctua NH-D14 den wohl derzeit leistungsstärksten Prozessorkühler auf Luftbasis, der insbesondere bei niedrigen Drehzahlen und schwierigen Bedingungen seine Stärken ausspielt. Kombiniert wird die potente Doppeltower-Basis mit zwei sehr guten und bei Bedarf angenehm leisen Noctua-Lüftern sowie einer Spritze hochwertiger Wärmeleitpaste." (Martin Eckardt, Computerbase.de)
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NH-D14 test
When you see results showing new coolers outperforming previous crown holders by more than 4 degrees, impressive just doesn't cut it! The Noctua NH-D14, with and without the y-splitter is an outstanding 9.25 degrees better than the NH-U12P and is clearly in a different league to the Thermolab Baram and Tuniq Tower. Noctua have managed to create the ultimate cooler through a very efficient and well though design rather than relying on the brute force of a high RPM fan. The U.L.N.A is further proof of that, managing to stay ahead of the competition even with both fan spinning at a mere 900 RPM. At idle, where normally we see very little variation, Noctua disproves the convention and sets the benchmark once again. [...] It wouldn't be Noctua if it wasn't silent so there's really not much to say here apart that the fans are virtually inaudible. The Ultra Low Noise mode further quietens an already silent solution whilst maintaining similar cooling performance. The phrase "to have one's cake and eat it too" justifies what Noctua stand for, silence and performance.
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Verdict du test: "Today we see why Noctua have their name engraved at the very top and in the heart of the enthusiasts. Delivering unparalleled performance, it is unmatched in its cooling performance leaving others in its trail of dust, especially on an overclocked system." (Sahil Mannick, Vortez.co.uk)
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NH-D14 test
Απλά κορυφή!. Η Noctua NH
D14 δείχνει να
κρατά γερά τα
σκήπτρα της
καλύτερης
αερόψυκτης.
Επίσης
παρέδωσε
χαμηλά επίπεδα
θορύβου.
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Verdict du test: "Δεν υπάρχουν
λόγια, για την Noctua NH-D14 ,
μια ψήκτρα με
εξαιρετικές
επιδόσεις,
καθιστώντας την
καλύτερη
επιλογή στην
αγορά για
ψύκτρες αέρα. Η NH-D14
είναι ένα
κόσμημα από την
Αυστρία. Ο
κατασκευαστής
δημιούργησε την
καλύτερη
δυνατή αέρο
ψήκτρα, και το
έκανε, και έτσι η
απόδοσή της
είναι κοντά σε
υγρά συστήματα
ψύξης και με
μικρότερο
κόστος από
αυτές." (Kourkoutakis Georgios, ByTheWay.gr)
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C’est prouvé, le NH-D14 est un monstre d’efficacité. Sur le Core i7 975, il permet de gagner
jusqu’à 7° face à son ainé et distance l’IFX-14 de 4°. Son point fort : il fait mieux en mode
ULNA (silence total) que les meilleurs rads 120 mm en 12 V.
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Verdict du test: "Alors, faut-il acheter le NH-D14 ? Pour overclocker un Core i5/i7, oui, sans
hésiter." (Benjamin Bouix, Hardware Magazine)
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FAQs
Which Noctua fan or CPU cooler should I buy? How to choose the right model?
I’ve used all the NT-H1 thermal compound that came with the cooler, can you send me more?
Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with AMD AM4 (Ryzen)?
Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with Intel LGA2066?
Can I keep using the backplate / mounting system of my previous Noctua cooler for my new one?
Quels ventirads Noctua sont compatibles avec le LGA1150 ?
Pourquoi le fond du refroidisseur Noctua n'est-il pas brillanté et poli ?
The supplied y-cable is missing a wire at one of the two connectors, is it faulty?
Is it possible to use the cooler with vertical graphic cards?
How can I check whether my case is wide/high enough for the cooler?
Can I upgrade my existing Noctua cooler to socket TR4 or SP3?
How should I clean my Noctua cooler?
I get a CPU fan error despite the fan is running!
My Intel CPU is running too hot although my heatsink supports the specified TDP, what's the problem?
How much torque should be applied when tightening the screws of a Noctua CPU cooler?
I have difficulties installing the cooler, can you help?
My case supports CPU coolers of up to XXXmm height, which model should I choose?
Can I install a Noctua cooler in my system from Acer, Dell, HP or Lenovo?
Which sockets are supported or can be supported using upgrade kits?
How to remove the base protection cover?
Does the package include a backplate for AMD AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1/FM2(+)?
Is the cooler compatible with AMD AM3+ and FM1?
Is the mounting system compatible with LGA1155?
The fan doesn’t start with the Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (ULNA)!
The fan clips are almost touching my VGA card!
Can I install 38mm depth fans?
Can I use Corair Dominator RAM with the NH-D14?
My mainboard has more than one set of mounting holes. Which one should I use?
Is the cooler compatible with LGA1366 mainboards for Xeon 5500?
Can I use Noctua fans on my fan controller?
Is the cooler compatible with the Intel LGA2011 socket and Asus X-socket™?
How much clearance for RAM or chipset coolers does the NH-D14 provide?
Can the cooler be installed turned by 90° on AMD sockets?
I can't open the socket due to the mounting bars!
Is the cooler compatible with AMD FM2+?
Should I take the cooler off before transporting my system?
Le poids élevé représente-t-il un danger pour le processeur central ou le socle ?
Can I run Noctua 3-pin fans on 4-pin PWM connectors and use my mainboard’s automatic fan controller?
My fan doesn’t spin when I start up the PC - is it faulty?
Can I install a 140mm fan with a square frame (e.g. NF-A14)?
Can I use the NF-A15 fan on my Noctua CPU cooler?
Est il possible de refroidir mon CPU sans ventilateur (passif)?
Which Noctua fan or CPU cooler should I buy? How to choose the right model?
I’ve used all the NT-H1 thermal compound that came with the cooler, can you send me more?
Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with AMD AM4 (Ryzen)?
NH-D15 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D15 SE-AM4
NH-D15S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12S SE-AM4
NH-U9S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D9L (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-C14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-L12S
NH-L9x65 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-L9x65 SE-AM4
NH-L9a-AM4
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket free of charge using the NM-AM4 upgrade-kit:
NH-C12P
NH-C12P SE14
NH-C14
NH-C14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D14
NH-D14 SE2011
NH-D15 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D15S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D9L (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-L12
NH-L9x65 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12
NH-U12F
NH-U12P
NH-U12P SE1366
NH-U12P SE2
NH-U9
NH-U9B
NH-U9B SE2
NH-U9F
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket free of charge using the NM-AM4-UxS upgrade-kit:
NH-U14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U9S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket free of charge using the NM-AM4-L9aL9i upgrade-kit:
NH-L9a
NH-L9i
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket using the NM-AM4 upgrade-kit but are not eligible for Noctua‘s free mounting offer, so users have to purchase the kit at local resellers:
NH-U12DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
NH-U12DX
NH-U12DX 1366
NH-U12DX i4
NH-U9DX i4
NH-U9DX 1366
NH-U9DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
The following models are not compatible with the AM4 socket and can not be upgraded:
NH-U14S TR4-SP3
NH-U12S TR4-SP3
NH-U9 TR4-SP3
NH-U12DO A3
NH-U9 DO A3
Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with Intel LGA2066?
Due to the heatsink mounting mechanism being identical on LGA2011 and LGA2066, Noctua’s SecuFirm2™ mounting systems for LGA2011 also support Intel’s upcoming ‘Basin Falls’ X299 HEDT (High End Desktop) platform for ‘Skylake-X’ and ‘Kaby Lake-X’ processors. Most current Noctua coolers already include SecuFirm2™ mounting systems for LGA2011 and can thus be used on LGA2066 motherboards without any upgrades or modifications.
The following models include a mounting-kit for socket LGA2011/2066 and are thus compatible out of the box:
NH-C14S
NH-D14 SE2011
NH-D15
NH-D15S
NH-D9L
NH-L12
NH-L9x65
NH-U12S
NH-U12DX i4
NH-U14S
NH-U9DX i4
NH-U9S
The following models can be made compatible with the LGA2011/LGA2066 sockets free of charge using the NM-I2011 upgrade-kit:
NH-C12P
NH-C12P SE14
NH-C14
NH-D14
NH-D15 SE-AM4
NH-U12S SE-AM4
NH-L9x65 SE-AM4
NH-U12
NH-U12F
NH-U12P
NH-U12P SE1366
NH-U12P SE2
NH-U9
NH-U9B
NH-U9B SE2
NH-U9F
The following models can be made compatible with the LGA2011/LGA2066 sockets using the NM-I2011 upgrade-kit but are not eligible for Noctua‘s free mounting offer, so users have to purchase the kit at local resellers:
NH-U12DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
NH-U12DX
NH-U12DX 1366
NH-U9DX 1366
NH-U9DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
The following models are not compatible with the LGA2011/LGA2066 sockets and can not be upgraded:
NH-L9a
NH-L9i
NH-U12DO A3
NH-U9DO A3
Can I keep using the backplate / mounting system of my previous Noctua cooler for my new one?
My unlocked Intel CPU is running too hot although my heatsink supports the specified TDP, what's the problem?
- the TDP limits are extended or disabled in the motherboards' BIOS.
- the motherboard applies automatic overclocking by default, e.g. by raising the supply voltage of the CPU and using higher Turbo-Mode multipliers.
- some software creates untypical loads, e.g. Prime95 with AVX2 support and a) and/or b) apply.
This can lead to temperature issues, especially when using smaller coolers or compact cases.
The actual power draw of the processor can be monitored with software provided by the motherboard vendor or with 3rd party tools like HWInfo or HWMonitor.
If you encounter temperature issues (>90°C) and notice a higher than specified power draw, please ensure that no automatic overclocking is applied and limit the TDP to the specified value by choosing appropriate BIOS settings.
For Kaby Lake CPUs, it may also help to lower the CPU clock speed for applications that heavily use the AVX instruction set, which can lead to higher loads and power draw. This option is usually referred to as “AVX offset” and makes it possible to lower the multiplier specifically for AVX based applications without reducing performance when using other instruction sets. Depending on the quality of the CPU and the programs being used, a reduction of 2-3 steps usually gives very good results.
Please contact your motherboard vendor for details if you have trouble finding the appropriate settings in the BIOS.
All our TDP recommendations are based on thorough testing with the default values specified by Intel using popular applications such as Asus Realbench and prime95. Please note, however, that prime95 creates a particularly high load that goes beyond typical application scenarios and this leads to elevated temperatures. We thus recommend using other programs such as Realbench for checking the stability and temperatures of the CPU in realistic scenarios.
Quels ventirads Noctua sont compatibles avec le LGA1150 ?
Les ventirads suivants peuvent devenir compatibles avec le LGA1150 via l’utilisation du kit NM-i115x et bénéficient de l’offre de gratuité Noctua pour le kit : NH-C12P, NH-U12, NH-U12F, NH-U12P, NH-U12P SE1366, NH-U9, NH-U9F, NH-U9B.
Les ventirads suivants peuvent devenir compatibles avec LGA1150 via l’utilisation du kit NM-i115x mais ne bénéficient pas de l’offre de gratuité Noctua pour le kit : DX-Series Xeon coolers, NH-D14 SE2011.
Les ventirads suivants ne sont pas, pour des raisons mécaniques, compatibles avec le kit NM-i115x et ne peuvent jouir d’une compatibilité avec le LGA1150: Série DO, ventirads pour AMD Opteron et NH-L9a.
Pourquoi le fond du refroidisseur Noctua n'est-il pas brillanté et poli ?
The supplied y-cable is missing a wire at one of the two connectors, is it faulty?
Is it possible to use the cooler with vertical graphic cards?
How can I check whether my case is wide/high enough for the cooler?
Can I upgrade my existing Noctua cooler to socket TR4 or SP3?
How should I clean my Noctua cooler?
Thermal paste residues: Whenever you take off the heatsink from the CPU, we recommend to clean the CPU as well as the base of the cooler before re-applying thermal paste and re-installing the cooler. You can either just wipe the base and the CPU clean with a dry, lint-free tissue or, for more thorough cleaning, use a lint-free tissue moistened with either a mild solution of washing-up liquid or isopropyl alcohol. Do not put the cooler or CPU under running water. Note that both the base of the heatsink and the CPU should be dry, free from residues of thermal compound and free from grease before re-applying thermal paste and re-installing the cooler.
I get a CPU fan error despite the fan is running!
Why is my Ryzen 3000 processor getting so hot? Why are Ryzen 3000 CPUs running hotter than previous generation Ryzen CPUs with the same TDP rating? Is there anything wrong with my cooler?
The latest Ryzen 3000 processors (except APU models) differ from previous Ryzen generations in that they are no longer based on a single, large chip but use a multi-chip approach with smaller chips instead. Depending on the exact model there can be one (6 and 8-core models) or two (12 and 16-core models) actual CPU-Dies (CCD) on the package. Each processor also uses an I/O-Die (IOD), which contains things like the memory controller, PCIe controller, connections to the motherboard chipset and other functions.

Because of this design change and the switch to a smaller 7nm manufacturing process, the heat distribution of the overall processor is much different from older 14nm and 12nm based single-chip Ryzen processors with a similar power draw.
Depending on the exact CPU model, its specified TDP value and possibly extended power limits (precision boost overdrive), a single CPU-die can create a heatload of up to 130W easily, whereas the I/O-die usually creates a heatload of about 10W. Due to the small size of the CPU-die, the heat density (W/mm²) of this chip is very high. For example, a 120W heatload at a chip-size of 74mm² results in a heat-density of 1.62W/mm², whereas the same heatload on an older Ryzen processor with a chip-size of 212mm² gives a heat-density of just 0.57W/mm².
This large difference in heat-density is the reason why newer Ryzen 3000 processors become much warmer at similar heatloads than their predecessors.
Furthermore, Ryzen 3000 CPUs are using the rated temperature headroom (up to 95°C) quite aggressively in order to reach higher boost clocks. As a result, it is absolutely no problem and not alarming if the processor runs into this temperature limit. The clock speed and supply voltage will be adjusted automatically by the processor itself in order to remain within AMD’s specifications and to prevent overheating.
Due to the higher heat density, higher thermal limits and more aggressive boost clock usage, it is perfectly normal that Ryzen 3000 CPUs are reaching higher temperatures than previous generation Ryzen CPUs with the same TDP rating. Higher CPU temperatures are normal for Ryzen 3000 processors and not a sign of that there is anything wrong with the CPU cooler.
My Intel CPU is running too hot although my heatsink supports the specified TDP, what's the problem?
Current processors from Intel, especially the unlocked models with the suffixes C, K, X or XE (e.g. Core i7-8700K, Core i9-7900X oder Core i9-9900K) can dissipate noticeably more heat than indicated by the TDP specification.
While many motherboard models stick to the recommended power levels and clock speeds settings from Intel, there are models where the UEFI BIOS is configured in such a way that:
- the TDP limits are extended or disabled.
- the motherboard applies automatic overclocking by default, e.g. by raising the supply voltage of the CPU and using higher Turbo-Mode multipliers.
Depending on the load scenario and CPU configuration settings, the actual power draw can be 1.5-3 times as high the stated TDP value. This can lead to temperature issues, especially when using smaller coolers, compact cases or cases with poor airflow, when some applications create very high loads, e.g. Prime95 with AVX2 support, 3D-rendering or simulation software.
The actual power draw of the processor can be monitored with software provided by the motherboard vendor or with 3rd party tools like HWInfo or HWMonitor.
If you encounter temperature issues (>90°C) and notice a higher than specified power draw, please ensure that no automatic overclocking is applied. You might also want to limit the TDP to either the specified value by Intel or a value that is 5-10W below the value previously read out from the CPU. This can be done in BIOS by setting the “Long Term Duration Power” manually instead of “Auto”.
Furthermore, it may also help to lower the CPU clock speed for applications that heavily use the AVX instruction set, which can lead to higher loads and power draw. This option is usually referred to as “AVX offset” and makes it possible to lower the multiplier specifically for AVX based applications without reducing performance when using other instruction sets. Depending on the quality of the CPU and the programs being used, a reduction of 2-3 steps usually gives very good results.
The option to set an AVX-offset value is usually available for the following CPU generations:
- LGA1151:7th, 8th and 9th generation (Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake)
- LGA2011-3: 6th generation (Broadwell-E)
- LGA2066: 7th and 8th generation (Skylake-X)
Please contact your motherboard vendor for details if you have trouble finding the appropriate settings in the BIOS.
All our TDP recommendations are based on thorough testing with the default values specified by Intel using popular applications such as Asus Realbench and prime95. Please note, however, that prime95 creates a particularly high load that goes beyond most typical application scenarios and this leads to elevated temperatures. We thus recommend using other programs such as Realbench for checking the stability and temperatures of the CPU in realistic scenarios.
Please also note that CPUs that use thermal paste instead of soldering between the DIE and the heatspreader generally run hotter. Due to the thermal bottleneck created by the thermal paste, temperatures can be high even at the specified TDP.
How can I determine if the motherboard’s UEFI BIOS is overclocking my processor by default and deactivate this automatic overclocking?
Most motherboard vendors allow their overclocking-enabled products (e.g. those with Intels X- or Z-series chipsets) to run the processor at increased clock speeds by default, without requiring any user action at all. Since TDP (Thermal Design Power) limits are usually also disabled by default, this leads to the CPU exceeding the rated TDP to a varying degree, depending on the used applications and their workloads. Due to the increased heat output of the CPU, you may see higher CPU temperatures than expected.
In order to find out if your motherboard is overclocking your processor by default, please enter the UEFI BIOS and select the “advanced” or “overclocking” menu. There you should be able to find options such as “MultiCore Enhancement” (options: enabled/disabled), “CPU Ratio Apply Mode” (options: all/per core) or similar. To disable the automatic overclocking, adjust the settings either to “disabled” or “per core” and make sure that the individual multipliers match the original specifications.
In doubt, please contact your motherboard vendor for detailed instructions on how to disable this feature.
How much torque should be applied when tightening the screws of a Noctua CPU cooler?
Screw type | Max. torque |
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NM-SSC1 screws for fixing the fastening brackets to the base of the heatsink | 0.5 Nm |
NM-ITS1 thumb screws for fixing Intel mounting bars | 0.5 Nm |
NM-ALS1 screws for fixing AMD mounting bars | 0.6 Nm |
Spring-loaded screws for fixing the heatsink to the mounting bars | 0.6 Nm |
I have difficulties installing the cooler, can you help?
My case supports CPU coolers of up to XXXmm height, which model should I choose?
Can I install a Noctua cooler in my system from Acer, Dell, HP or Lenovo?
Systems from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or other major brands often use motherboards which differ slightly from the specifications issued by Intel and AMD. While those changes are usually subtle, they can lead to compatibility issues with coolers that were built to comply with these specifications.
Even in case the cooler is mechanically compatible and can be installed, other issues can occur, e.g. proprietary fan connectors, BIOS errors due to a low fan speed, shutdowns, etc. Some of these problems can be avoided with some technical knowledge, but especially BIOS related issues can often not be resolved.
Due to the large number of possible issues that cannot be resolved with different mounting parts alone, Noctua does not officially support systems from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or other major brands.
What Thermal Design Power (TDP) is this cooler recommended for and how much Watt (W) of heat can it dissipate?
Which sockets are supported or can be supported using upgrade kits?
How to remove the base protection cover?
The base of Noctua CPU coolers is made from hard-wearing nickel plated copper, so there's nothing to worry about if you buy a Noctua cooler from second hand or if your cooler didn't come with a protection cover. Please proceed with the installation as explained in the manual.
You can simply remove the cover as shown below:

Does the package include a backplate for AMD AM2(+)/AM3(+)/FM1/FM2(+)?

Is the cooler compatible with AMD AM3+ and FM1?
Is the mounting system compatible with LGA1155?
The fan doesn’t start with the Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (ULNA)!
The fan clips are almost touching my VGA card!

Can I install 38mm depth fans?
Can I install 3 fans?
Can I use Corair Dominator RAM with the NH-D14?

My mainboard has more than one set of mounting holes. Which one should I use?

Is the cooler compatible with LGA1366 mainboards for Xeon 5500?

Can I use Noctua fans on my fan controller?
Is the cooler compatible with the Intel LGA2011 socket and Asus X-socket™?
Please also note that the cooler is fully compatible with Asus Rampage IV series LGA2011 motherboards that feature Asus X-socket™. Asus X-socket™ models use an interchangeable backplate that makes it possible to install LGA1366 heatsinks, so the cooler is fully compatible with these mainboards out of the box and does not require any upgrades to be installed.

In order to install the cooler on Asus X-socket™ mainboards, please first remove the mainboard’s LGA2011 backplate and install the LGA1366 backplate supplied with the mainboard instead (see the mainboard manual for detailed instructions). Then install the Noctua cooler as described in the supplied installation manual for LGA1366. In case you’ve lost the printed installation manual, you can download it here.
How much clearance for RAM or chipset coolers does the NH-D14 provide?

Can the cooler be installed turned by 90° on AMD sockets?
I can't open the socket due to the mounting bars!


Is the cooler compatible with AMD FM2+?
Should I take the cooler off before transporting my system?
Le poids élevé représente-t-il un danger pour le processeur central ou le socle ?
Can I run Noctua 3-pin fans on 4-pin PWM connectors and use my mainboard’s automatic fan controller?


My fan doesn’t spin when I start up the PC - is it faulty?
Can I install a 140mm fan with a square frame (e.g. NF-A14)?
Can I use the NF-A15 fan on my Noctua CPU cooler?
The cooler's fans always run at full speed and can not be controlled by my motherboard, what's the problem?
Est il possible de refroidir mon CPU sans ventilateur (passif)?
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