Description

Noctua Mounting Kit NM-AMB13

AMD’s latest Ryzen processors have their Core Complex Die(s) not at the centre, but slightly towards the south side of the CPU. By shifting the heatsink right above the hotspot created by the CCD(s) and applying optimal contact pressure where it matters the most, thermal performance can often be improved significantly.

While the results can vary due to different heat flux densities, tolerances of both the CPU and heatsink as well as other factors such as thermal paste application, the offset mounting can yield significant improvements with typical reductions in core temperatures ranging between 1 and 3°C on high-end AM5 processors. These gains can be used to let the CPU run cooler, to achieve higher boost clock frequencies or to reduce fan speeds and noise levels.

For NOCTUA Coolers:
NH-U12
NH-U12F
NH-U12P
NH-U12P SE2
NH-U12P SE1366
NH-U9
NH-U9F
NH-U9B
NH-U9B SE2