Noctua NH-U12P SE1366?

[k0mpulsive]

I'd love to hear from anyone using this kit. I'm thinking about grabbing it due to the high prices of all the Thermalright 1366 stuff.

[nullface]

I have it for 775, and if tha mounting system for 1366 is just half as good, it's awsome.
I realy love my Noctua, and would get it anytime over the TRUE, it's just all much easyer to get going, and only a few degrees worese.

[Retro]

I have it for 775, and if tha mounting system for 1366 is just half as good, it's awsome.
I realy love my Noctua, and would get it anytime over the TRUE, it's just all much easyer to get going, and only a few degrees worese.
What he said:up:
Don't get me wrong, I still buy Thermalright products, and I had a TRUE which I washer-modded and lapped, which then didn't budge. But I got sick of fighting with the mounting screws and the difficulty in centering it every time I had to remove/replace it. The Noctua's mounting system and flat base are far superior to the rocking horse TRUE. Yes, the TRUE probably gave me a 2 degree temp. difference, but I would trade that anytime for the quality of the Noctua.

[revogamer]

oh btw, the TRUE 1366 bracket doesnt budge without mods

[Linus@ncix]

The Noctua LGA1366 mount is excellent in my opinion. The only disadvantage is that you cannot remove the CPU once the mounting system is in place....

[Retro]

The Noctua LGA1366 mount is excellent in my opinion. The only disadvantage is that you cannot remove the CPU once the mounting system is in place....
I have the LGA775 version, purchased from *cough NCIX cough* and with the motherboard brackets installed, the cpu cannot be removed either because one of the brackets prevents the cpu latch arm from swinging upwards. However, I just loosen one of the screws and remove the other one and swing the bracket clear to remove/replace the cpu, then re-tighten both screws.

Not certain from looking at some photos of the LGA1366 version, and the manual from Noctua's site, but would it be possible to use this workaround with that version as well?

[eva2000]

I have the LGA775 version, purchased from *cough NCIX cough* and with the motherboard brackets installed, the cpu cannot be removed either because one of the brackets prevents the cpu latch arm from swinging upwards. However, I just loosen one of the screws and remove the other one and swing the bracket clear to remove/replace the cpu, then re-tighten both screws.

Not certain from looking at some photos of the LGA1366 version, and the manual from Noctua's site, but would it be possible to use this workaround with that version as well?
Sounds like a bit of a hassle ... any photos of what you mean ?

[Retro]

Sounds like a bit of a hassle ... any photos of what you mean ?
I don't have any photos with it being removed at present, but if you go to the Noctua site, and check out the installation guide, they have some good photos of the mount. Basically, the cooler mounts onto the mobo on top of two brackets, one per side of the cpu. These brackets are attached to the mobo with two screws on each. But one of the brackets, when screwed down, is close to the cpu release lever so it prevents it from being swung open. Without loosening off the bracket first.:rolleyes:

[nullface]

Well compared to how long it takes to make a TRUE sit perfectly, this is peanuts no doubt.

EDIT: Retro, a bit OT but does the HR05 go ontop of the NB heatpipe on on JR P45 without any problems?

[Slovnaft]

I will be.
I haven't recieved the mounting kit from Noctua yet. It's been a week since they shipped, but it's nice knowing they're taking care of it for free.
So on stock for a while more.


I have the LGA775 version, purchased from *cough NCIX cough* and with the motherboard brackets installed, the cpu cannot be removed either because one of the brackets prevents the cpu latch arm from swinging upwards. However, I just loosen one of the screws and remove the other one and swing the bracket clear to remove/replace the cpu, then re-tighten both screws.

Not certain from looking at some photos of the LGA1366 version, and the manual from Noctua's site, but would it be possible to use this workaround with that version as well?


thenagain, how many i7 cpus do have to swap out? =]

[cabbspapp]

What he said:up:
Don't get me wrong, I still buy Thermalright products, and I had a TRUE which I washer-modded and lapped, which then didn't budge. But I got sick of fighting with the mounting screws and the difficulty in centering it every time I had to remove/replace it. The Noctua's mounting system and flat base are far superior to the rocking horse TRUE. Yes, the TRUE probably gave me a 2 degree temp. difference, but I would trade that anytime for the quality of the Noctua.

They should have used the HR-01+ mount for the TRUE. My HR-01+ won't rotate unless I really try.

[Retro]

Well compared to how long it takes to make a TRUE sit perfectly, this is peanuts no doubt.
No comparison, only takes 30 seconds with a screwdriver!

EDIT: Retro, a bit OT but does the HR05 go ontop of the NB heatpipe on on JR P45 without any problems?


http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee300/DerComissar/Picture146.jpg
The Thermalright HR-05 SLI mounts on the DFI P45 LP JR really well.
Just had to remove the stock heatsink, it is bolted to the heatpipe assembly. I did remove the entire assembly first to remove the factory chewing gum and clean it up. I applied some Arctic Cooling MX-2 to the nb and sb chips. Left the mosfet cooler's thermal pad there, it looks like a pretty good cooler. Then I used #4-40 nuts and bolts with some plastic washers for insulation to re-attach everything.

[Retro]

I will be.
I haven't recieved the mounting kit from Noctua yet. It's been a week since they shipped, but it's nice knowing they're taking care of it for free.
So on stock for a while more.




thenagain, how many i7 cpus do have to swap out? =]
:D Good point, I don't even have an i7 yet, probably won't for several months!


They should have used the HR-01+ mount for the TRUE. My HR-01+ won't rotate unless I really try.
That would have been great if they had done that. If Thermalright had properly finished the base of the TRUE and used a good bracket like the HR-01+ unlike the stupid scissor-swivelling one they chose to use for it, that would have saved a lot of hassle for all of us:rolleyes:

[Monstru]

Noctua's SecuFirm is one of the most well thought retention system I have ever seen. I've been using it for most of my Nehalem tests and I am very happy with it :)