Absolutely brilliant! No blasting music, no long intro graphics and sound effects. Excellent information, exactly what I needed. The info was concise and to the point, easy to understand, all the details were there even likely places mistakes might be made were pointed out. I don't know why Noctua doesn't include instructions for the 1200 boards but I'm so glad I found your video. So many youtubers could learn from your style. Thanks for an awesome video.
It's hard to believe that there are guides that get to the point immediately. Also, the explaination is comprehensive and the video is packed with useful tips. Really great job!
Brilliant! Just and simple, brilliant! No useless introduction, back ground music, or extra explanations; just straight to the point! I can not believe I found you!! It was time!
@@DAVIDDAVID-jh8xd It peaks at 90 during extended runs in Cinebench. During gaming it stays onder 65. My cpu is turbo limits removed btw. I've seen it draw up to 200 watts at full load.
I went from a i5-4440 to a i7-11700kf the performance boost is an insane difference from what i've had before, been enjoying vr. Although the heating is far more difficult, the base fan isn't good enough to make sure my cpu will last a long time. After looking around for a while I found this cooler but wasn't sure what it came with or how it would fit because it seems huge. I've also never installed a heat sink before so I was confused how the 2 pin would fit on the four pins on my motherboard. Good to know also that two fans can be plugged into one cpu fan socket. So never the less this video was very informative and covered about everything I think I could have asked and did ask. Thank you very much.
What an excellent video guide on how to properly install a Noctua NH-D15 Fan! I haven't seen anyone do such an incredible tutorial for anything in a while, and your channel isn't nearly as big as the other channels I've watched. I rarely take the time to type out a comment like this, but I really want to let you know that you are helping a LOT of people and you deserve a lot of credit for this.
Thank you for this video, you went straight to what matters and also gave some tips on what we could face that is different from your set-up, that's thoughtful of you.
Building my new editing pc right now! Thanks so much for this guide - I was going to try to install the cooler outside the case but you’re right, this would make screwing in the motherboard very difficult. This thing is huge! Thanks again! 👍
I was thinking about whether to install the cooler in or outside the case. No i am definitely going with inside the case so i can get all the cables and motherboard screws easily attached. Thanks for the video.
Still planning the upgrade or already bought the cooler? Motherboard: th-cam.com/video/uFwdN3-W_GE/w-d-xo.html CPU: th-cam.com/video/u5riYUv9IcU/w-d-xo.html Old vs. new CPU: th-cam.com/video/0qTu-jlWM6U/w-d-xo.html
Excellent tutorial with 0% BS! I've built roughly 10+ systems for my studio over the past 30 but I build them to last at least 5-10 years so my last build was roughly 2012 (seems a lifetime ago). Things have changed quite a bit, especially cooling systems so I needed a (quick) refresher course! PS. The fans these days are obnoxious. You'd think they would have come up with a highly compact way of cooling the CPU by now and not have these behemoths which weigh more than the entire rig! Thanks again. My rig: Asus Prime z590 p Intel I5 11600 (unlocked 32gig Crucial DDR4 3200 UDimm Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD 2gig Sabrent NVMe 4.0 Noctua NH D15s EVGA 170w Nvidia 1060 6gb Case: Fractal Design Focus G Red with 2 integrated front fans
peter p went surprisingly well for my first build. The fan is a pain to get screwed in though as once I only slightly screwed in one nail, the other side would just go up
peter p my ram is pretty big (white rgb Corsair vengeance pro) and my cpu fan (noctura) is also quite big and there’s enough space. Use pcpartpicker as it’ll provide what fits but not 100% on space. I’m sure your ram clearance is fine and just get an atx case. I used the nzxt h150 which is pretty sizeable
This was an awesome video. I had to get a NH-D15S due to my motherboard but it is pretty much the same. Put it on my 10700F over the stock cooler and dropped from 80+ under load to the low 50s. It is quieter and the fan is running much slower too.
I got on a local store the only cpu cooler they had gamemax gamma 500. It was a nightmare to instal.. now I watch this video and think damn... so simple and straightforward.
Great video! Loved that it followed a good pace while assembling, and explained in a way that an amateur PC builder like myself could understand. Thank you!
Thank you very much! Just installed it following your instructions, and it went much smoother than reading the small manual.. Only very annoying parts were plugging the fans on the mobo, and clipping the fans on the cooler!! no space in my mid-size tower!!! Results: on my i7 10700k, i used my old Gammaxx 400 cooler. Bad idea... gaming around 65C, heavy load 100C............ Now with Noctua, gaming around 40C!!! Heavy load tbd ;) Conclusion, D15 is a beast -_-
SoSoTech I have a Asus ROG Strix Gaming 2080ti OC edition. I had a slightly overclocked i7 3930K with slow 16 Gb modules so I needed the upgrade. Haven’t overclocked it yet, got it running today!
Eight Lives got a used computer and when I now updated I kept the case. It’s a Fractal Design S. I know their Define 5 and later are also big enough but the S is much cheaper but still with some sound insulation
Thank you sooo much extremely helpful. I purchased the black 15 on Amazon for 100$. Much better looking. Also beware of the size it's very big and u may only be able to run 1 fan if you don't have a premium board and case.
Very good guide! The only point that is wrong is the temp paste, always spread the paste all over the CPU in a thin even layer, otherwise it will not go everywhere and you will not have optimal contact between the CPU and the base.
I was wondering about this. I've seen different schools of thought on how to apply thermal paste, from cross patterns to a dot in the middle, to what you're mentioning with putting it everywhere. It's confusing!
I have installed this but I couldn’t install 2nd fan because ram was blocking and if I get this higher I cannot close the cpu case so I chose to install the fan a little bit away from heat sink . I hope I did it right and no issues so far. And I have also same motherboard like u. Please reply on my comment thanks
By the first look it seemed like the plate was a bit too large for a lga1200 Also btw the middle hole in 1 of the holders i got was a bit... "unpolished" Eventually it was fine But still.. glad i found this video to make sure everything was compatible and proper...
Is the Noctua installation kit compatible with other/all LGA1200 coolers? I received my (Gelid) LGA1200 cooler with a rear/backplate that doesn't line up with the holes in the mainboard. If I could use a (different) fitting rear plate, for example the one from Noctua seen here, or maybe even the entire installation kit?
Great tutorial SoSoTech! Seriously, there are so many great tips in this video that virtually no one talks about in similar tutorials. Just curious, what case are you fitting that huge cooler into? I am building a new PC myself and just purchased the Noctua NH-D15.
4:36 I plan on getting the Noctua NH-D15 and a Core i7-14700K, which rules out overclocking since this great cooler is unfortunately insufficient for unleashing this specific chipset's full performance. That being said, I've read that applying thermal paste (carefully) in a way that evenly distributes it to all four corners of the chip using a mini shovel (and much caution) will enhance cooling effectiveness. Do you have any thoughts here? (I'll be using an electrically-conductive nickel-based thermal paste solution rather than Noctua's provided stock offering.) Thanks, J
Does the 1st and 2nd fan must be at the same height from the motherboard? Perfectly simetric? I ask because the front CPU because of the high profile RAM is higher than the 2nd fan and is causing a humming noise during loads. I don't know what is exactly the cause. I tried to move them but same noises which are driving me nuts.
WARNING: As gotonull says in comment below, in 2022, currently, Noctua changed some details in the instruction booklet for installing the backplate & brackets. Follow the Noctua instruction booklet for LGA 1200 installation.
What is the max temps you get on fully load? I am planning to buy the same cpu and cooling it with the little brother NH-U9S, have this cooler from my last pc build.
take note that the directionality of the fans is relevant here. you want to 1) align them to blow in the same direction, 2) determine the best direction for them both to blow in given the desired airflow in the case.
Yeah I was going to mention, this video did many things good, but I couldn't help but scream "Mention the airflow!" because some poor person is going to watch this and be a little confused by that step - just a simple double check on the direction & placement of the fans could really help.
I think using too much thermal paste is not less efficient, unless you put a huge load and it drips everywhere. Otherwise it does not really make a difference. Not putting enough can affect performance.
I have an I7 10700k, which Instruction-menu Do i have to follow? Lga 115x or Lga 20xx? Thanks for your help. (Because i really cant Figure it out by my own, first PC build) Edit: Google says my Mainboard (Asus Rog Strix z490-f gaming) is a LG 1200. But the instructions Menues are Lgga 20xx or Lga 115x
Bruh this guide to the installation was literally perfect to me not gonna lie Plus I liked the video cuz the guide was amazing! Btw if anyone see’s this please tell me if installation of this cpu is compatible with 300 series motherboards cuz I have h310b from a budget pc that I got about 2 months ago
Can you install the base plate if the motherboard is already in the case? In mine, the holes are there behind the mobo on the case but my concern is if the base is touching the metal case it will cause the a short to the mobo. I'd prefer not to take the entire mobo out just to install the cooler if possible.
Why did you used 2nd hole position, while the manual clearly says it should be 1st for LGA1200/115x? At least printed manuals, because in pdf from the website there's not a single word about it.
The direction is related to the direction of the air flow - yes, it is important. you can try putting a very light piece of paper to see which way it will go - pushed away or sucked in. Which way to blow is based on the concept of the hull air flow.
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"To Begin...." - ahhh....I love it! Not annoying intro B.S.
Straight to the point!
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Absolutely brilliant! No blasting music, no long intro graphics and sound effects. Excellent information, exactly what I needed. The info was concise and to the point, easy to understand, all the details were there even likely places mistakes might be made were pointed out. I don't know why Noctua doesn't include instructions for the 1200 boards but I'm so glad I found your video. So many youtubers could learn from your style. Thanks for an awesome video.
No intro, no sponsorship, he just started straight away, that's practically unheard of on TH-cam.
Instant sub.
It's hard to believe that there are guides that get to the point immediately. Also, the explaination is comprehensive and the video is packed with useful tips. Really great job!
Used this video three years ago for my build. Now three years later I've had to swap out my motherboard and I'm back watching this. Thanks!
Brilliant! Just and simple, brilliant!
No useless introduction, back ground music, or extra explanations; just straight to the point!
I can not believe I found you!! It was time!
You did all the work for me, black spacers and middle hole are what I needed to know, and the bit about the fan clips was great too, thank you!
NOTE: If you bought the nh-d15 in 2022 or later they changed the backplate and updated the instructions for this socket
STRAIGHT-TO-THE-POINT tutorial. Couldn't ask for more!!
That's the best instruction video I have ever seen. I love the amount of precision and technical details.
Thanks for this tutorial! Just what I needed. I'm going to put the Noctua NH-D15S on my 10900kf soon.
What are your temperatures during stress testing?
@@DAVIDDAVID-jh8xd It peaks at 90 during extended runs in Cinebench. During gaming it stays onder 65. My cpu is turbo limits removed btw. I've seen it draw up to 200 watts at full load.
I went from a i5-4440 to a i7-11700kf the performance boost is an insane difference from what i've had before, been enjoying vr. Although the heating is far more difficult, the base fan isn't good enough to make sure my cpu will last a long time. After looking around for a while I found this cooler but wasn't sure what it came with or how it would fit because it seems huge. I've also never installed a heat sink before so I was confused how the 2 pin would fit on the four pins on my motherboard. Good to know also that two fans can be plugged into one cpu fan socket. So never the less this video was very informative and covered about everything I think I could have asked and did ask. Thank you very much.
What an excellent video guide on how to properly install a Noctua NH-D15 Fan! I haven't seen anyone do such an incredible tutorial for anything in a while, and your channel isn't nearly as big as the other channels I've watched. I rarely take the time to type out a comment like this, but I really want to let you know that you are helping a LOT of people and you deserve a lot of credit for this.
Thank you for this video, you went straight to what matters and also gave some tips on what we could face that is different from your set-up, that's thoughtful of you.
Building my new editing pc right now! Thanks so much for this guide - I was going to try to install the cooler outside the case but you’re right, this would make screwing in the motherboard very difficult. This thing is huge!
Thanks again! 👍
I was thinking about whether to install the cooler in or outside the case. No i am definitely going with inside the case so i can get all the cables and motherboard screws easily attached. Thanks for the video.
Still planning the upgrade or already bought the cooler?
Motherboard: th-cam.com/video/uFwdN3-W_GE/w-d-xo.html
CPU: th-cam.com/video/u5riYUv9IcU/w-d-xo.html
Old vs. new CPU: th-cam.com/video/0qTu-jlWM6U/w-d-xo.html
Excellent tutorial with 0% BS! I've built roughly 10+ systems for my studio over the past 30 but I build them to last at least 5-10 years so my last build was roughly 2012 (seems a lifetime ago). Things have changed quite a bit, especially cooling systems so I needed a (quick) refresher course!
PS. The fans these days are obnoxious. You'd think they would have come up with a highly compact way of cooling the CPU by now and not have these behemoths which weigh more than the entire rig! Thanks again.
My rig:
Asus Prime z590 p
Intel I5 11600 (unlocked
32gig Crucial DDR4 3200 UDimm
Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD 2gig
Sabrent NVMe 4.0
Noctua NH D15s
EVGA 170w
Nvidia 1060 6gb
Case: Fractal Design Focus G Red with 2 integrated front fans
hehe, my last build was 2010 - yes, love the no talking head and waving hands - this is straight to the point..new build parts are ordered...:)
Building my first pc today and got this fan. The instructions were nonsense. This video helped me so much. Thanks for the video
How did the build go?
peter p went surprisingly well for my first build. The fan is a pain to get screwed in though as once I only slightly screwed in one nail, the other side would just go up
@@promethul793 That's great! I'll be building my first soon, just worried about ram clearance and case size lol
peter p my ram is pretty big (white rgb Corsair vengeance pro) and my cpu fan (noctura) is also quite big and there’s enough space. Use pcpartpicker as it’ll provide what fits but not 100% on space. I’m sure your ram clearance is fine and just get an atx case. I used the nzxt h150 which is pretty sizeable
@@promethul793 Thanks, that's great advice, much appreciated :)
This was an awesome video. I had to get a NH-D15S due to my motherboard but it is pretty much the same. Put it on my 10700F over the stock cooler and dropped from 80+ under load to the low 50s. It is quieter and the fan is running much slower too.
I got on a local store the only cpu cooler they had gamemax gamma 500. It was a nightmare to instal.. now I watch this video and think damn... so simple and straightforward.
No intro, straight to business. Thank you.
Question: I’m worried about not being able to remove my GPU after installing the fans. Is that possible?
Great video! Loved that it followed a good pace while assembling, and explained in a way that an amateur PC builder like myself could understand. Thank you!
Thank you very much! Just installed it following your instructions, and it went much smoother than reading the small manual.. Only very annoying parts were plugging the fans on the mobo, and clipping the fans on the cooler!! no space in my mid-size tower!!!
Results: on my i7 10700k, i used my old Gammaxx 400 cooler. Bad idea... gaming around 65C, heavy load 100C............
Now with Noctua, gaming around 40C!!! Heavy load tbd ;)
Conclusion, D15 is a beast -_-
3:36 how is this not too helpful, its literally the most helpful calculated way to explain how tight something needs to be.
Subbed. Thank you man. Actually the only comprehensive guide
Very precise and good instructions. I followed this to install the NH-D15 with 10900K in a MSI Tomahawk MAG Z490
nice rig! which gpu?
SoSoTech I have a Asus ROG Strix Gaming 2080ti OC edition. I had a slightly overclocked i7 3930K with slow 16 Gb modules so I needed the upgrade. Haven’t overclocked it yet, got it running today!
@Robert Raman, what atx case are you using for your build? I am having trouble finding a case that the NH-D15 will actually fit inside. :-P
Eight Lives got a used computer and when I now updated I kept the case. It’s a Fractal Design S. I know their Define 5 and later are also big enough but the S is much cheaper but still with some sound insulation
@@robertraman6307 Thank you so much!
Concise and to the point. Excellent video! Thank you very much
I'm using 10700k like you. And I have bought this cooler after I watched this video. Thank you
Great! Your video is really explanatory and easy to understand at the same time. Thank you!
Best tutorial very clear voice also, keep it up!
Good stuff. Thanks for not going on an irrelevant rant and getting straight to the point.
Helped me put perfect amount of thermal compound
I'm an old koot and building my first PC in over 15 years. Things have changed a lot. You did a great job of explaining everything. Thank you
Fantastic video, covers all the bases and you actually show every step of what you're doing. Thank you :)
super clean tutorial. You should cover as much products as you can, I can see you becoming a goto source from PC building tutorials
Installation went perfect, glad I watched your video before installation, so many great tips and tricks, thanks for posting this greatly :D
I got one of these coming. Not gonna lie, I am scared of that installation bro.
Thank you sooo much extremely helpful. I purchased the black 15 on Amazon for 100$. Much better looking. Also beware of the size it's very big and u may only be able to run 1 fan if you don't have a premium board and case.
Agreed. The white/beige is nauseating to me, so I got the all black one.
thank you for the very calm, descriptive and insightful video!
Very good video. I love your precise narration quality. Thanks for making this!
thank you so much, on of the best tutorials out there. subscribed!
Good guide, only question is what direction the fans should be facing
is LGA1200 Socket works with the noctua nh-u14s model ?? .....and great video by the way
Staight to the point tutorial brilliantly explained. ❤
Curious, brother, are youby any chance from Norway?
Very good guide! The only point that is wrong is the temp paste, always spread the paste all over the CPU in a thin even layer, otherwise it will not go everywhere and you will not have optimal contact between the CPU and the base.
I was wondering about this. I've seen different schools of thought on how to apply thermal paste, from cross patterns to a dot in the middle, to what you're mentioning with putting it everywhere. It's confusing!
Great video, Im installing one on a new I7 10700k tomorrow and also upgraded from an i5 6600k.
Hi. What temperature do you have? I own the same cpu and my noctua NH-D9L runs it at 90•C
Seu vídeo chegou no brasil e eu agradeço pela sua ajuda MUITO OBRIGADO!!!!!
Great technology video, right to the point and gave me all the info I needed, using this cooler for my new i9 11900, great results thanks.
Exactly what I was looking for. Awesome job!
I have installed this but I couldn’t install 2nd fan because ram was blocking and if I get this higher I cannot close the cpu case so I chose to install the fan a little bit away from heat sink . I hope I did it right and no issues so far. And I have also same motherboard like u. Please reply on my comment thanks
Thank God a vid for my setup. Thanks man
Have fun with the new pc!
By the first look it seemed like the plate was a bit too large for a lga1200
Also btw the middle hole in 1 of the holders i got was a bit... "unpolished"
Eventually it was fine
But still.. glad i found this video to make sure everything was compatible and proper...
Is the Noctua installation kit compatible with other/all LGA1200 coolers?
I received my (Gelid) LGA1200 cooler with a rear/backplate that doesn't line up with the holes in the mainboard.
If I could use a (different) fitting rear plate, for example the one from Noctua seen here, or maybe even the entire installation kit?
Great tutorial. Very funny and understandable!
Great tutorial SoSoTech! Seriously, there are so many great tips in this video that virtually no one talks about in similar tutorials. Just curious, what case are you fitting that huge cooler into? I am building a new PC myself and just purchased the Noctua NH-D15.
Hf with your pc! My case is the original nxzt phantom tower iirc
4:36 I plan on getting the Noctua NH-D15 and a Core i7-14700K, which rules out overclocking since this great cooler is unfortunately insufficient for unleashing this specific chipset's full performance.
That being said, I've read that applying thermal paste (carefully) in a way that evenly distributes it to all four corners of the chip using a mini shovel (and much caution) will enhance cooling effectiveness.
Do you have any thoughts here? (I'll be using an electrically-conductive nickel-based thermal paste solution rather than Noctua's provided stock offering.)
Thanks,
J
hello what is the case of your PC? I wasnt able to close mine with the 2 noctua fans mounted
Brilliant guide my man
Just perfect, thanks for your excellent guide.
Thanks. Best than others.
Very good tutorial, thank you!
Does the 1st and 2nd fan must be at the same height from the motherboard? Perfectly simetric? I ask because the front CPU because of the high profile RAM is higher than the 2nd fan and is causing a humming noise during loads. I don't know what is exactly the cause. I tried to move them but same noises which are driving me nuts.
Does the springs need to be fully compressed or near it when screwing down the heatsink?
nice job! btw - was looking around at torque screwdrivers... .6 newton meters to inch pounds = 5.3104 in-lb ..
thanks for the guide! very informative
WARNING: As gotonull says in comment below, in 2022, currently, Noctua changed some details in the instruction booklet for installing the backplate & brackets. Follow the Noctua instruction booklet for LGA 1200 installation.
Thank you for the very helpful guide.
Does the low noise cable make the cooling worse?
Thanks! First time building, this tutorial was extremely helpful. :)
What is the max temps you get on fully load?
I am planning to buy the same cpu and cooling it with the little brother NH-U9S, have this cooler from my last pc build.
take note that the directionality of the fans is relevant here. you want to 1) align them to blow in the same direction, 2) determine the best direction for them both to blow in given the desired airflow in the case.
Yeah I was going to mention, this video did many things good, but I couldn't help but scream "Mention the airflow!" because some poor person is going to watch this and be a little confused by that step - just a simple double check on the direction & placement of the fans could really help.
good video and very clear instructions
I think using too much thermal paste is not less efficient, unless you put a huge load and it drips everywhere. Otherwise it does not really make a difference. Not putting enough can affect performance.
I have an I7 10700k, which Instruction-menu Do i have to follow? Lga 115x or Lga 20xx?
Thanks for your help. (Because i really cant Figure it out by my own, first PC build)
Edit: Google says my Mainboard (Asus Rog Strix z490-f gaming) is a LG 1200.
But the instructions Menues are Lgga 20xx or Lga 115x
Bruh this guide to the installation was literally perfect to me not gonna lie
Plus I liked the video cuz the guide was amazing!
Btw if anyone see’s this please tell me if installation of this cpu is compatible with 300 series motherboards cuz I have h310b from a budget pc that I got about 2 months ago
Best guide for this!
Can you install the base plate if the motherboard is already in the case? In mine, the holes are there behind the mobo on the case but my concern is if the base is touching the metal case it will cause the a short to the mobo. I'd prefer not to take the entire mobo out just to install the cooler if possible.
What RAM are you using?
Good tutorial
wow cheers man awesome guide, very detailed
Very useful, thanks mister.
could you use any type of other 120 or 140 fans instead
Why did you used 2nd hole position, while the manual clearly says it should be 1st for LGA1200/115x? At least printed manuals, because in pdf from the website there's not a single word about it.
Thanks for uploading this!
I replaced the stock cooler with this one, temps under load dropped from 80C to 60C
Luckily The cooler barely fit in my case with both fans attached.
Cool! (literally)
Which cpu?
@@SoSoTechTube Ryzen 5 5600x on the stock cooler
Thank you for the video!
Such a perfect guide thank you, I will subscribe and more should also..
Hello @SoSoTech is there a specific way I have to put the black spacers in or does it not matter which side touches the motherboard?
I put them with the closed side up (or were both sides closed?) but it doesn't matter.
What is the max. cooler height of your case and how is the clearance in result?
Great video mate 👍
10/10, nicely done vid!.
excellent video this helped me out a lot thanks.
I want to change fan with black one. Which one do i need?
Fantastic tutorial thanks!
If you use the y splitter for both of the fans? Does it affect the fans rpm?
Does it matter which way the fans go around?? Also,, is it worth getting a 3rd fan, if so where do I get the steel bearings from? :)
The direction is related to the direction of the air flow - yes, it is important. you can try putting a very light piece of paper to see which way it will go - pushed away or sucked in. Which way to blow is based on the concept of the hull air flow.
The heat sync fan is not hitting the RAM?
Great video, done well SoSoTech..
Airflow Direction of the fans ?
nice vid man, appreciate it