Noctua introduces new thermal compounds and cleaning wipes

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 01/29/2019 12:47 PM | source: | 17 comment(s)

Noctua today introduced NT-H2, improved second generation hybrid thermal compound. Combining the NT-H1’s proven features and renowned long-term stability with a novel, fine-tuned formula of microparticles for better thermal performance, NT-H2 is an enthusiast-grade paste.

At the same time, Noctua also presented a new, large 10g pack of NT-H1 as well as NA-SCW1, a set of 20 cleaning wipes that are ideal for removing thermal compound in a quick, clean and efficient manner.

“First introduced in 2007 and shipped with our premium-quality CPU coolers for more than 10 years, our NT-H1 thermal compound has proven its excellent performance in countless tests and reviews,” says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “It’s chosen again and again by overclockers and hardware enthusiasts around the globe, not only for its efficiency but also for its ease of application and cleaning. Today, we’re proud to present the new, second-generation NT-H2 that provides even better performance!”

Further improving the award-winning NT-H1, NT-H2 uses a new, fine-tuned mixture of metal oxide microparticles for even lower thermal resistance and reduced bond-line thickness at typical mounting pressures. This allows it to achieve an even better performance in most application scenarios. In Noctua’s standardised internal testing at various platforms and heat loads, up to 2°C lower temperatures were attained. Just like NT-H1, NT-H2 does not require a break-in period and due to its excellent long-term stability, it can be used on the CPU for up to 5 years. Both pastes are electrically non-conductive and non-corroding, so there is no risk of short circuits and they’re safe to use with all types of heatsink. NT-H2 will come in standard 3.5g and extra-large 10g packages that include three (3.5g) and ten (10g) NA-CW1 cleaning wipes for easy cleaning. Pre-moistened with a custom detergent mixture, these wipes are ideal for cleaning CPUs, GPUs and the contact surface of heatsinks in a quick and efficient manner. For enthusiast users who take off and install their coolers frequently, the NA-CW1 wipes are also available separately in a set of 20 (NA-SCW1).

In addition to the new NT-H2 and NA-SCW1 cleaning wipes, Noctua also introduced a new 10g package of NT-H1. While, so far, the popular paste has only been available in a 3.5g package, the new 10g version is ideal for power users or for large processors such as AMD’s Threadripper (TR4) or Intel’s LGA3647 that require higher volumes of thermal compound.

Prices and availability
All models will be available via Noctua’s official Amazon and eBay within the next few days. Other sales partners will receive stock shortly.

The suggested retail prices are as follows:

NT-H2 3.5g: 12.90 EUR/USD
NT-H2 10g: 24.90 EUR/USD
NT-H1 3.5g: 7.90 EUR/USD
NT-H1 10g: 14.90 EUR /USD
NA-SCW1: 7.90 EUR/USD

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fantaskarsef
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#5632916 Posted on: 01/29/2019 12:53 PM

Uhm... 1.5-2% lower temperatures for a 60% price increase? mkay... *scratches head*

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#5632966 Posted on: 01/29/2019 02:42 PM

There is no mention of the conductivity specs, even at the product's page!!!

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#5633001 Posted on: 01/29/2019 04:38 PM

Uhm... 1.5-2% lower temperatures for a 60% price increase? mkay... *scratches head*

Yeah the pricing is silly. Sounds like a good product so if pricing comes down I would think of using it.

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#5633016 Posted on: 01/29/2019 05:00 PM

NT-H1 is good TIM use it mostly for GPU waterblock as temperatures are more consistent than with Kryonaut

Probably will get NT-H2 as well just to compare both TIM

Hope this helps

Thanks, Jura

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#5633026 Posted on: 01/29/2019 05:13 PM

There is no mention of the conductivity specs, even at the product's page!!!

Those numbers are entirely non-comparable anyway, because every vendor has their own way to determine that number.

Only reviews will tell you which paste is actually best.

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#5633034 Posted on: 01/29/2019 05:39 PM

I'll stick with Arctic Silver V, thanks.

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#5633048 Posted on: 01/29/2019 06:34 PM

NT-H1 is good TIM use it mostly for GPU waterblock as temperatures are more consistent than with Kryonaut

Probably will get NT-H2 as well just to compare both TIM

Hope this helps

Thanks, Jura
But hydronaut is ok for cpus? I just bought it not so long ago still sitting in the closet for new application. Atm at 4-5yr old nt-h1 application.

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#5633080 Posted on: 01/29/2019 07:21 PM

I'll stick with Arctic Silver V, thanks. :p

LOL I haven't used that in over a decade. It works ok albeit it is electrically conductive so you don't want to use too much and get it on your MB. ASV does tend dry out over a couple years of use albeit they say it won't. I currently use nt-h1 it is easy to apply, not electrically conductive, and doesn't seem to dry out near as fast as ASV.

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#5633109 Posted on: 01/29/2019 07:45 PM

But hydronaut is ok for cpus? I just bought it not so long ago still sitting in the closet for new application. Atm at 4-5yr old nt-h1 application.

I never used Hydronaut,due this I can'tcomment on this TIM, have used only Kryonaut or Conductonaut, NT-H1 and few other TIM

NT-H1 I use as well on my 5960x and used as well on friend 8086k and 8700k and few other builds and still prefer this TIM to use like on CPU or GPU

Its great TIM with good performance and price ratio

I have seen max 1-2°C lower temperatures on CPU with Kryonaut, if its worth it hard to say, on GPU with Kryonaut temperatures never been consistent like with NT-H1 due this I use this TIM

Hope this helps

Thanks, Jura

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#5633157 Posted on: 01/29/2019 09:26 PM

I'll stick with Arctic Silver V, thanks. :p

Brings back sad memories, before I knew what I was doing. I lost a golden Athlon XP 2500 mobile to AS5 back in the day. Swore off conductives ever since, and have had good luck with the NT-H1 thus far.

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#5633177 Posted on: 01/29/2019 09:57 PM

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I never used Hydronaut,due this I can'tcomment on this TIM, have used only Kryonaut or Conductonaut, NT-H1 and few other TIM

NT-H1 I use as well on my 5960x and used as well on friend 8086k and 8700k and few other builds and still prefer this TIM to use like on CPU or GPU

Its great TIM with good performance and price ratio

I have seen max 1-2°C lower temperatures on CPU with Kryonaut, if its worth it hard to say, on GPU with Kryonaut temperatures never been consistent like with NT-H1 due this I use this TIM

Hope this helps

Thanks, Jura
I see.

well I bought that from ekwb shop,
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/thermal-grizzly-hydronaut-1-5ml-3-9g

And I just saw it now it's actually hydro not kryo lol
will see soon when I change my h90 for something stronger.

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#5633278 Posted on: 01/30/2019 08:26 AM

If the price was +1-2$ I may have given it a go but at those prices ... vs performance....
Is it me or more and more firms are getting gready.

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#5633280 Posted on: 01/30/2019 08:30 AM

I'll stick with Arctic Silver V, thanks. :p

I used AS5 for what felt like over a decade. It's terrible, it takes forever to cure, and under extreme heat it seemed to always go to shit for me. I had to constantly replace it. Arctic MX4 is much better, it's less of a hassle to apply, far less maintenance (doesn't magically combust at 90C), isn't conductive, and doesn't require curing. Noctua's NT-H1 is slightly better than MX4 if benchmarks are to believed, otherwise, the experience has been more or less the same as MX4 for me.

I may or may not have forgotten to mention the part that MX4 and NT-H1 horribly outperform AS5 in every scenario I've ever encountered.

I'd buy this NT-H2 if the price wasn't retarded. $13 USD or EUR for 3.5 grams? Have they been hanging out with nVidia?

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#5633344 Posted on: 01/30/2019 12:32 PM

I used AS5 for what felt like over a decade. It's terrible, it takes forever to cure, and under extreme heat it seemed to always go to crap for me. I had to constantly replace it. Arctic MX4 is much better, it's less of a hassle to apply, far less maintenance (doesn't magically combust at 90C), isn't conductive, and doesn't require curing. Noctua's NT-H1 is slightly better than MX4 if benchmarks are to believed, otherwise, the experience has been more or less the same as MX4 for me.

I may or may not have forgotten to mention the part that MX4 and NT-H1 horribly outperform AS5 in every scenario I've ever encountered.

I'd buy this NT-H2 if the price wasn't retarded. $13 USD or EUR for 3.5 grams? Have they been hanging out with nVidia?

Never had any issues with it, personally, but then again, I don't do "EXTREME" overclocks.

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#5633428 Posted on: 01/30/2019 04:59 PM

@BLEH! its just ASV dries out really fast under high heat. If you are into high OC's or doing silent PC builds where the CPU runs really hot then ASV is a pain in the arse. Also frankly there is no reason today to use electrically conductive TIM's. You may like ASV but anyone reading this looking for a TIM should just pick up something else like MX4, NH-T1, or thermal grizzly Kyronaut.

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