Noctua NH-P1 passive CPU cooler [NH-P1]

With the NH-P1 , Noctua presents its first passive CPU cooler. This was developed from the ground up for fanless operation and offers efficient cooling via natural convection. A total of six heat pipes conduct the waste heat to the particularly thick cooling fins with large fin spacing. With the NH-P1, processors with low or medium heat output can be cooled completely silently. Furthermore, the use of an optionally available 120 mm fan is planned. This allows short load peaks to be balanced or operation in semi-passive systems.

The features of the Noctua NH-P1 at a glance:
Passive CPU cooler for completely silent cooling
Base plate and heatpipes made of nickel-plated copper
Optional installation of a 120mm fan for semi-passive operation
Including high-quality thermal paste NT-H2
Secure hold with SecuFirm2+ mounting kit
High compatibility with Intel and AMD CPUs

Noctua NH-P1: silent passive cooler for CPUs
The NH-P1 was specifically designed for passive cooling with no moving parts. Thanks to its thick cooling fins with a particularly high fin spacing, it achieves a high mass on the one hand and minimal flow resistance on the other. In combination, both properties ensure efficient cooling by means of natural convection .

Completely passively cooled systems work silently and thus reduce disturbing noise sources. This greatly facilitates concentration. In addition, passive systems benefit from a high level of reliability and low dust accumulation within the housing.

With its asymmetrical design, the heat sink of theNH-P1 slightly offset towards the top edge of the mainboard. On the one hand, this allows unrestricted use of the upper PCIe slot on Micro-ATX and ATX mainboards, and on the other hand, it ensures good compatibility with various RAM modules . Modules with high heat spreaders can also be easily installed on the Intel LGA 115x / 1200 and AMD AM4 sockets. RAM with a maximum height of 45 mm should be used on the LGA 2066 socket, since the cooler protrudes over the left memory banks.

Appropriate processors and accessories
Noctua recommends using the NH-P1 on processors with a low to moderate heat output . An additional 120 mm fan can be installed if the passive cooling capacity is to be expanded. This helps to compensate for peak loads. A fan with pulse width modulation (PWM) is recommended here, so that it is only active when required. The required mounting brackets are included in the scope of delivery.

The TORX-based assembly kit SecuFirm2+ is included with the cooler. This allows the NH-P1 to be securely and conveniently attached to various processors from Intel and AMD. To ensure efficient heat transferFrom the heatspreader to the cooling block, Noctua includes the high-quality NT-H2 thermal compound . Also included are a suitable screwdriver and a practical cleaning cloth for cleaning the heat spreader. In addition, the manufacturer grants a six-year guarantee

Attention! The Noctua NH-P1 is intended for passive cooling of processors with low to moderate heat output. The processors should also not be overclocked. A special housing with sufficient fresh air supply or additional cooling with active fans is required for efficient natural convection. A complete list of recommended processors and cases can be found on the manufacturer's website.

Note: For mounting on mainboards with an AMD socket, the original backplate of the mainboard, which is screwed on ex works, is required.

Note: A separately available mounting kit for Socket 1700 is available for this Noctua CPU cooler.

Technical details:
- Dimensions: 154 x 158 x 152 mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 1,180 g
- Colour: Silver
- Material: Nickel-plated copper (cooling block, heat pipes), aluminum (cooling fins)
- Number of heat pipes: 6
- Fan (compatibility): 120 x 120 x 25 mm (optional, sold separately)
Compatibility with Intel sockets:
- LGA1150 / LGA1151 / LGA1155 / LGA1156 / LGA2011-0 / 2011-3 / LGA2066
Compatibility with AMD sockets (backplate required):
- AT 4 / ON 2 / AM2 + / AT 3 / AM3 + / FM1 / FM2 / FM2 +

Scope of delivery:
1x Noctua NH-P1
1x SecuFirm2 + mounting kit
1x NT-H2 thermal paste
1x NA-CW1 cleaning cloth
1x NM-SD1 screwdriver
Fan clips for optional 120mm fan
Noctua case badge made of metal
Manufacturer's guarantee: 6 years