HOWTO Noctua NH-U12A Intel and AMD Install Guide

[@GearSeekers]

AMD AM4 Install 4:24 Intel Socket 20xx Install 7:47 Intel Socket 115x install 10:46

[@UTubeSL]

Top man. Thanks!

[@yzwme586]

do you know which socket I would have with a Asus ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING ATX LGA1200 motherboard? I think it's the 20xx but not entirely sure...

[@-cheshire-cat]

@@yzwme586 LGA1155, so video at 10:46

[@jasiahmaverick5504]

I realize I am pretty randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to stream newly released series online?

[@alexanderspencer5063]

@Jasiah Maverick i watch on FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

[@jeliarra]

First time builder after 20+ years and this thing intimidated me profusely. THANK YOU so much for making it SUPER simple. Took me all of 3 minutes to install. If this OLD lady can do it, anyone CAN!

[@woody3250]

Your videos like this always seem to come in clutch when I have hardware installation questions. You’re a life saver.

[@dannyC3827]

Thanks so much for this video! I started off being rather intimated by the process and ended up pretty relieved that it was so easy. I hope you keep making these videos!

[@MyCuntdestroyer]

I have finally caught up on the content i have missed, and all i can say is your killing it!

[@kustardkreams1170]

Thank you . I literally just added this cooler to my new AMD 5800X + Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite board. The video quality and your explanation made it a breeze to install . Much appreciated.

[@ClockworkWyrm]

I really appreciate this video! After watching this install I'm baffled by all the negative installation reviews for these coolers, it's not THAT complex.

[@GauravNikoBellic]

Hi. Will it install in micro ATX motherboard ?

[@timmottram9307]

@@GauravNikoBellic You can check your case / Mobo and CPU compatibility with this cooler on their website - alternatively you can search your case/CPU/Mobo and find all models which will fit. Pretty glad I used the service or I would have bought one that didn't fit my case.

[@fa1lstar663]

When you bought thermal paste but it comes with its own thermal paste

[@lacali323]

That happened to me on my newly first build! I was like awe...oh well, lol.

[@-Elaphe-]

Another fool here. I purchased the same NT-H1 thermal paste that already comes with the Noctua cooler.

[@keb6004]

Wow dude, your channel is underrated AF. You have an awesome voice and it’s really easy to understand what to do, as you explain everything perfectly. Keep up the great work and thanks a lot for this installation guide, as I’ll be building a PC soon with this exact cooler.

[@jwaye89]

Awesome installation video. Very clear and precise. Such a beasty looking cooler

[@APSTechnoLogics]

This video actually simplify the correctness and makes everything easy . Great video man,...♥

[@GearSeekers]

Thanks so much!

[@Schmoseph]

I can't believe how much easier this is to install compared to Coolermaster. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@martinusamsterdam7667]

Installed this cooler last week.... nice and easy. Thanks for this nice and easy vid ;p

[@dontakeshit]

Can't go back to the cooler master cpu coolers after this. This retention system is so much better

[@JayNL]

Looks so easy and simple that it doesn't need explanation, but I was always afraid to do this myself and now I'm not anymore, thanks!

[@dmay7]

Just used this guide to install my cooler on the 3700x. Now I can hear myself think again. Thanks!

[@lydoel]

I'm waiting for am4 mounting kit for mine noctua u12s , so I can get rid of the included cooler. Its pretty, but too noisy for my taste :)

[@lllMrKrobylll]

David, do you have to remove the motherboard from the case? Or can you leave everything in place when installing the cooler? Thanks in advance!

[@yurdo]

J. Bertels It all depends really, if you want to remove the mother board it would be easier since you have the space and clearance to do it. But if you wanna go ahead and do it in the case just know it will be cramped

[@carpediem4752]

REAL great video. Easy to understand, fun to watch and truely appreciable in 4K ! Thanks dude

[@crazykong1967]

Outstanding. Another high quality video.

[@Phalaxis83]

Excellent video fams. Nice beefy air cooler. Very informative install guides.

[@Glass-Eye25]

I haven’t installed a cpu cooler in years and I’m looking to get a new one for my current pc. I’m too lazy to take everything apart, and forgot if I had to remove AMD motherboard to install it. Turns out, I don’t have to! Thanks for the video! I’m also looking to get this exact same cooler

[@darkhylia]

It took me two hours and a lot of tears to do this as my pc was already built and it was so hard to get the bracket on without it falling off

[@gamertrem1884]

Nice and straight forward. Well done.

[@rohanleander]

Damn Nick bro this video is well thought-out keep making great contant

[@PavloSalenko]

Mine NH-U12A was EXTREMELY hard to screw in. Threads wasn't latching until you pressure them really hard that cooler bevels to another side. It was no way near nice and easy!

[@timmottram9307]

Sounds like a wonky install, Mine went in like a glove. Hardest part was putting the fans back on inside a small case.

[@TAIFUNTeam]

O_o

[@omccc]

Had the same issue with the Noctua nh-d15

[@donwest1869]

working on installing this, have had a very tough time getting the fans to re-attach. My solution was to use a zip ties on the wire hoops and cinch them together. The fans now seem tight and secure to radiator. It might have been nice to be designed with a real hook for them to grab, pulling the fans tight, but it looks like a robust cooling solution.

[@guiguigodro]

What about airflow direction?

[@harrywitz.mp4]

song in the beginning was fire. great guide thx

[@DarkSorrowDark_Sorrow]

Would like to thank you for the install guide, have a great day sir.

[@DorkmasterFlek]

Just picked up one of these and about to do a fresh build with a new Ryzen CPU. Thanks for this great video!

[@pcxdrone]

Excellent tutorial. Excellent Cooler. I'm installing mine today on a 13th gen

[@122ertugrul]

Congratulations, you installed the cpu airflow direction exhaust fan to front side of fans.

[@Cytorak54]

At 6:30 i find it hard to screw it lock. It's always loose.

[@DeeezNutsGT]

Probably too late, but you need to put pressure on it

[@jamesrossmusic6013]

First make sure your mounting brackets are aligned as per the video, then carefully examine the sides and make sure the screws are properly aligned to the stud threads. Then push down firmly with your Philips srewdriver and turn clockwise on each side. alternating between the 2 until tight and secure.

[@Cytorak54]

Nvermind mate i already fix it. It's not like in the video, it's cause by a factory defect. I unscrew both sides and screw them together simultaneously

[@cm9029]

i’m having problems with that too and i still can’t do it any help?

[@78477]

Where is the part for LGA 1200 socket?

[@victorhng]

I am having hard time on 6:40. Can't tell if I am tightening it cause it's still loose? PLease help

[@00exp7]

exact same issue. can tighten each screw individually, can't tighten them both even when extremely carefully switching between both with minimal screwing 8700k & following the 115x steps

[@victorhng]

@@00exp7 What I did was I started with the first screw and slightly tighten it but not too tight, then moved on the second screw and tried tightening it until it was same as the first. I tried to even them until eventually both would start screwing down and making that tightening sound. I recommend a long screwdriver too. Hoped that help and good luck

[@tenpercent7938]

I can’t get the screws to work. Can anyone help?

[@AllThingsIzzyTTV]

What’s the proper fan direction?

[@MrRainoir]

For Loose screws use the WHITE Spacers!! Apparently they are slightly bigger. Also use a different screwdriver. I had to have someone help me mount the cooler with the grey but I’m worried my motherboard bent a little too much.

[@pierrehorak2167]

thanks for helping a half blind diabetic to change this cooler... i added fans on great positions .... my temps are great

[@jerseyjoe2684]

Thanks for this video. I'm new to building PCs, and was a little confused with the AM4 mount. Keep up the great work, you earned my subscription :)

[@Sim-ru6sr]

Help I can only get one side of the heatsink to clip in. I screw one side in slightly but then the other side wont

[@timbridge9189]

Thank you for this video. I’m not so nervous to install this cooler now.

[@Resignade]

with the AMD AM4 install i can’t get the screws to thread with the heat sink. what am i doing wrong? every time i get them both in one pops out and then it repeats...

[@valkyrieorion7200]

Thanks this video was great even over the noctua video. helped me realize a couple things I did wrong initially and a messy cleanup later lol.

[@AudiophileTommy]

What is the noctua part number for the fan splitter ,mine is lost . Thanks 👍

[@zeebpc]

5:55 is it possible to put the cooler on backwards to where the thicker side goes towards the ram - messing up ram clearance?

[@zr2003]

How do you know which set of hardware to use? 20xx or 115x? My CPU is LGA1200 which matches neither "20xx" nor "115x".

[@GearSeekers]

It matches LGA 115X

[@pako_powr]

Thx for showing how to remove the fan from the heatsink lol, my dumb ass was trying to pull them off sideways

[@panah8394]

The mounting screws on my Heatsink refuse to be screwed to the mounting bars? Did they get stripped?

[@phazing8684]

Panah I’m getting same issue! How did you manage?

[@zyotacCS]

Exact issue I'm having as I type this and been at it since 10pm its 12am now

[@phazing8684]

Thomas Evans hey mate, make sure the backplate is properly aligned with the screws or else it won’t work that was the issue with mine. Once you’ve doubled checked you need to apply some force. Ask someone to hold while you screw if you need to. Goodluck.

[@Cytorak54]

Fuck

[@Cytorak54]

Help im stuck with this one, already been hours.

[@delaccnt86]

For the Intel Socket 20xx Install in minute 7:47 , was there any issues with the clearance between the RAM and the cooler?

[@jimstirling7223]

Thank you just what I was looking for

[@beachsandinspector]

Thank you for your in-depth video explains things very well for me

[@benschram]

Going to install one of these tomorrow in my already built PC. upgrading from 2700X to this CPU cooler and a 5900X. The case has access to the back mobo faceplate so should be ok. Thanks for the video.

[@ellypsis603]

Great guide, thanks dude ;)

[@KootBear]

thank you, worked well for me (asus 590z with installed backplate i7-11700K LGA1200 and noctua u12a)

[@LillePekka]

Yo we got the same stuff. Just a different processor!

[@78477]

But he didn’t show how to do it for LGA1200 socket. How did you do it?

[@aleksanderradovanovic3441]

Can you do a video on how to remove an amd wraith prism cooler? Would help a lot of us out so we dont pull the procesor out of the socket :D

[@TopDownTech]

Good guy Noctua with the free thermal paste. ❤️

[@alphaandliarize]

I will buy this. Thanks for the guide!

[@greeniekid1341]

For sure!

[@Dobrufusnoretro]

this cooler performance is almost the same as D15 while fitting in 160mm cpu cooler max height cases which is amazing :D

[@Q-gf8vb]

Optimal fan setup for this? Currently both of mine are pushing.. should it be Pull/Push? Or does that not matter..

[@GearSeekers]

Exactly how this one is set up is the correct way

[@jamesrossmusic6013]

Excellent... Thank You SIR!!!!!

[@OGgoatsrcool]

You are goated for this thank you

[@evehutchings5060]

legend thank you mate - great quality video

[@rormah]

Hi Nick, I have an x570 Taichi, (3700X) with Corsair RGB Vengeance pro ram (Ram height 51mm). Just wondering if there would be any clearance issues with the NH-U12A with this height ram. It doesn't actually look like the cooler interferes with the ram looking at your video but if you could confirm this, that would be amazing. The case is the H510i Elite in case you were wondering. Thanks in advance!

[@nubob25]

Hi, Bit of a newbie at this, This is my Motherboard ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming Intel Z590 LGA1200 ATX motherboard, PCIe 4.0, 14+2 teamed power stages, AI 2.0 Features, WiFi 6E AX, dual Intel 2.5 Gb LAN, x4 Which of the two intel parts in your superb video would be best to use on this board?

[@Pianitara]

Very nicely done. This is very helpful👍

[@brian-jv9nu]

exactly what i needed

[@MistakeUponLake]

Nice work dude. I too should play smooth jazz in the background during my next build. Any suggestions (on the smooth jazz)?

[@GearSeekers]

We make all the music

[@lllMrKrobylll]

Thanks for the tutorial! One question: do you need to take out the motherboard or can you leave it fixed in the case when installing the cooler? Thanks in advance!

[@GearSeekers]

I would take it out but you can leave it in if you're comfortable.

[@lllMrKrobylll]

@@GearSeekers ok! Thanks for the advice and the great tutorial!

[@yvesdemiurgos9834]

Thank you for this high quality video. You are a natural born teacher.

[@tristonm37]

I swear, them fans look like they come straight out of That 70's Show!

[@d4nith3]

The nickle plate is covering the whole AM4 cpu surface? As i can see its even bigger than the cpu surface? Is that correct?

[@sammy_wills]

Thanks so much man. Life saver.

[@jamessinclair6829]

My old Nh-U12s is holding it's own cooling my new 8086k! SHOCKED! idle - 27deg - gaming in bf4 max was about 60deg - still going to chuck a dark rock pro 4 on there but damn.....i might go and get that insane samsung 970 evo 250gb first! Is my OS going to be faster in general on an EVO? or isa it just copying files and faster game loads from your experience?

[@GearSeekers]

It will be faster.

[@Shrek765]

I have a 12year old Pc never changed or Repasted the CPU Cooler from the Date built...!?! Changing up to a Noctua u12 CPU cooler. Do you have a Video on taking off the Old Stock Cooler?

[@theninjaboy66]

Sorry for the noob question but do I have to rotate the screw until it stops or screw it until it's just tight enough?

[@JayzBeerz]

I can't wait for the all black version coming soon.

[@tomking1890]

Fails to mentioned to flip the one fan over so you have the airflow correct.

[@sacul7694]

Thank you for this! Made this REAL easy. Well not easy. :) But easier.

[@sukhwindersingh-kz2yx]

i don't know what i am doing wrong. idle temperature are 36 while on stock settings. When i overclocked my ryzen 2600 to 4.1 ghz with 1.35v. Idle temperatures are 55 to 60. when i tried cinebench 15 or doing some random stuff my pc goes into black screen. After that i have to restart my pc. Is something bad happened while installing cooler or maybe less thermal paste? please reply

[@khanscombe619]

Are there 2 different versions for the bolt down bracket NM-IMB4 from the U12A and the U9S? I may have got mine mixed up. I've had 3 of the over the past 3 years of the U9S D9DX on 1366 Xeon to 2011-3, 2066 and now a 1700. That used a 115x kit I had earlier. putting it back on an X99 2011-3 I had to invert the curved brackets for the bolts to reach width across. Weird. A year ago it was pulled from a X79 2011 (I thought was same) lower parts so, I left them on that board.

[@kingofbehfist6730]

Can you use this CPU cooler on Mini ITX boards?

[@rohanleander]

I have a doubt based on this cooler can I attach Corsair ml fans or LL fans to this cooler and will it impact performance and will there be ram interference.

[@jacktran960]

It won't hurt performance and I highly doubt it will cause ram clearance issue. ML and LL fans are not that thick.

[@anatoli1903]

The Corsair fans WILL impact performance in a bad way.

[@jacktran960]

@@anatoli1903 Only noise wise, but Corsair ML fans have great static pressure.

[@anatoli1903]

@Jack Tran The Noctua fans have a great static pressure too, a lot of it

[@jacktran960]

@@anatoli1903 the ML has more, but at the cost of being louder.

[@Klukken874]

My cooler doesnt want to thread onto the mounting bracket and I dont want to apply excessive force, any help or advice to give? It's very frustrating

[@christophervanzetta]

You have to first as the springs have a good resistance.

[@jamesrossmusic6013]

see my response above.

[@wwaxaww5090]

im having the same issue and im ready to cry

[@WrathChild-NZ]

So can this not be installed so the fan is facing the top of the case?

[@ElvisTek]

Is ot better to use the splitter or connect the second fan to the cpu_opt header?

[@GearSeekers]

better to use the splitter :)

[@juancarlosperezperez4645]

Hi bro, got a MB Intel DP35 (love it) with socket 775... That NH U12A will be able to my MB??? Thanks bro...

[@mbe102]

This is great for people that need it, but I have to say that, in terms of ease of installation, Noctua ranks at the top of all the Air and CLC Coolers I've installed throughout my 15 years of doing this.

[@GearSeekers]

Yeah they are pretty easy to install. Some people don't have 15 years of experience installing coolers though 😉

[@sasonovoselic6106]

​@@GearSeekers may I ask something: currently I have Thermalright Macho Rev. B cooler and I wanna change it with Noctua NH-U12A. Can I use the same back plate and screws for this Noctua cooler? As far as I understand, backplate is now on, since Thermalright cooler is on. Right? So can I re-use same bolt spaces?

[@boomerangfish3558]

wait a minute... the fans are the wrong way on the video. its sucking air from the back of the computer...

[@boomerangfish3558]

nvm im dumb

[@MMMHULKSMASH]

Does it include the two way splitter?

[@secretno1]

Thanks to your video, it was very helpful.

[@BinaryIdioms]

Thanks for the great tutorial

[@jasonodine]

WHICH screws are those?? 4:39

[@rohanleander]

Please do a review on the Asus vg279q monitor please

[@JudgeFredd]

Great video

[@bozooo]

Is it possible to turn it 90 degree. There is no room for my gpu on the top PCIe slot.

[@clin1calgaming792]

Do you get the splitter cables with the CPU cooler?

[@Achiez-z]

Yes

[@ephraimbecker6249]

I installed the cooler but I forgot to put on the spacers. Do I need to put on the spacers?

[@JLALALALA]

I just bought this and the problem I’m having is attaching those 2 fans because those damn clips are too flimsy and won’t stay connected to the sides of the cooler. The videos all make this part seem easy - clip clip and they attach. Is there a trick to this?

[@austinparsons144]

I wish this video was posted before I built my PC

[@GearSeekers]

Look at the upload date of this video

[@austinparsons144]

@@GearSeekers I built it a month prior

[@Bigjuergo]

how to install the fans? in which direction?

[@DeejayCriB]

hi i got same noctua, i wondering, is better to put cable splitter to CPU FAN, or each fan to CPu Fan & Cpu OPT? thanks

[@SIXITHS]

Use the cable splitter.

[@DeejayCriB]

@@SIXITHS thanks a lot but can u explain me why is better?

[@elsina79]

I have the older noctua nhu-12s. Is it worth the upgrade of should I keep my current cooler

[@Outland9000]

The biggest difference is the fans. It really depends if you need more cooling, if you do then this cooler will offer more performance over the 12S.