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Technologies & research
Deep dives into Noctua’s innovations, cooling technology, and product development.
LGA1851 offset mounting: background and benefits
Noctua’s NM-IMB8 offset mounting bars shift the cooler towards the hotspot of Intel's LGA1851 CPUs. But what sort of performance benefit does this offer?
NH-D15 G2 vs. NH-D15 performance data
With an NSPR (Noctua’s Standardised Performance Rating) score of 228, the NH-D15 G2 sets a new performance benchmark. But how does it compare to it's predecessor?
Blog
Insights on cooling, airflow, and industry trends.
Noctua wins EHA Reader Awards 2025
Noctua has received the 2025 European Hardware Association (EHA) Reader Awards for both the best fans and the best CPU coolers for the fifth year in a row.
How Noctua cooling enhancements made the Framework Desktop even better
Framework & Noctua teamed up to boost thermal efficiency in their modular, AI-ready mini-PC, using the NF-A12x25 fan.
Guides & tutorials
Setup guides, product comparisons, and expert cooling tips.
Intel LGA1851 cooling – all you need to know
LGA1851 and LGA1700 share the same mounting system, so all Noctua coolers for LGA1700 also work with LGA1851. Here's what you need to know.
AM5 direct die cooling step-by-step
Whilst direct die cooling can lead to significant performance improvements, it does bear certain risks. This simple step-by-step guide will walk you through the process.
Case studies
Discover how our cooling solutions power real-world applications.
How can our NF-A4x10 support astronauts on the International Space Station?
Without gravity, there's no natural airflow - so to cool space tech quietly and reliably, engineers turned to Noctua for solutions.
How Noctua fans make 45HomeLab’s HL15 chassis run cooler and quieter
By opting for the Noctua upgrade option with NF-A12x25 PWM fans, HL15 users can achieve higher cooling performance and lower noise levels at the same time.
Videos
ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition - Continuing the legacy of acoustic excellence
Featuring three NF-A12x25 G2 fans and a custom-engineered heatsink with an extensive vapor chamber, the ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition GPU sets a new benchmark for near-silent performance.
NF-A12x25 G2 feature walk-through
With technologies like the Progressive Bend impeller, Centrifugal Turbulator hub, and etaPERF™ motor with SupraTorque™, the NF-A12x25 G2 stands as Noctua's most advanced 120mm fan yet.
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Introducing the Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition
The Noctua Edition combines Seasonic's decades of expertise with Noctua's ultra-quiet NF-A12x25 fan, modular Noctua-themed cables, and ATX 3.1/PCIe 5.1 support for noise-sensitive builds.
Intel LGA1851 compatiblity – All you need to know
With Intel’s new LGA1851 socket, all Noctua LGA1700-compatible coolers remain compatible thanks to unchanged mounting specs. Free upgrade kits are also available for older heatsinks.