Tuesday, January 29th 2019
Noctua Introduces New Thermal Compounds and Cleaning Wipes
Noctua today introduced NT-H2, the further improved second generation of its award-winning hybrid thermal compound. Combining the iconic NT-H1's proven features, superb ease of use and renowned long-term stability with a novel, fine-tuned formula of microparticles for even better thermal performance, NT-H2 is an enthusiast-grade paste for the highest demands. 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:
"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!"
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
23 Comments on Noctua Introduces New Thermal Compounds and Cleaning Wipes
What I wanted to know was the thermal conductivity of the compound.
While some high-end thermal compounds and pads are risky to use due to their electrical
conductivity or corroding properties, there’s no risk of short-circuits with NT-H2 and it’s completely
safe to use with any type of CPU cooler, regardless of whether it’s made from copper or aluminium
and whether it’s nickel-plated or not."
It boils down to MX-3/MX-4 vs AS5 type of results. NT-H1 will still get you within 2-3'c of NT-H2 without the extra premium when it comes to price.
I bench sub-zero at times and NT-H1 itself has done well for me, good reliable stuff for whatever including sub-zero. Unless you're just looking for that absolute last bit of cold when benching at sub-zero temps NT-H2 should be fine.
Not to mention, you get like a 1/4 teaspoon of paste from Kryonaut. I'm guessing NT-H2 is going to be a lot more economical for practically the same performance and none of the "oh my god this is dried snot" consistency.
By the way, their own comparison shows that there is not much difference at lower TDPs between H1 and H2, so the best part of this may be the savings on the old paste. I'm guessing big GPUs and maybe the Threadrippers or i9's will benefit, otherwise you can paste your i5 or R5 with a good $8 NT-H1 tube.
noctua.at/en/performance-comparison-nt-h1-vs-nt-h2
In my experience, Kryonaut just isn't worth it for regular CPUs. And in my opinion, it looks like NT-H2 is going to be much cheaper and similar performance on the big stuff.
2 degrees difference between your paste and NT-H1, and the NT-H2 will probably tie it. Thanks for your concern but I would probably go with a brand I trust if we're talking a 1-2 degree difference. Anything but KryoSnot...
How would you know what to trust if you dont experiment? There is so much choice out there. its not as if the MasterGel is lacking good reviews but OK.
Is this really the last, best, final bastian of tech innovation you can come up with for the new year, seriously ??????
$15 for 20 wipers, which you can get from your doctor's office for free (if you know how), uhh yea, I've like already ordered like 100 cases of them :kookoo:
Well at least they FINALLY started making regular colored fans, FINALLY :D