Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with Intel LGA1200? – Noctua Answers

Is your cooler ready for Intel’s LGA 1200 socket? That’s the question that Noctua wants to answer, confirming that the majority of its CPU cooling lineup is compatible with Intel’s upcoming Comet Lake-S series processors. 

Noctua has confirmed that Intel’s LGA 1200 platform uses an identical mounting system to their existing LGA115x series of sockets, making all of Noctua’s LGA 115x compatible coolers ready for LGA 1200. This means that even coolers as old as Noctua’s infamous NH-D14 cooler can support Comet Lake out of the box. 

With this confirmation, Noctua has also revealed that eleven coolers will be compatible with LGA 1200 if users apply for a free NM-i115x upgrade kit from Noctua. To do this, all you need to do is apply for a free upgrade kit on Noctua’s website and provide proof of purchase for one of the compatible coolers listed below.   

In addition to this, seven additional coolers will be compatible with LGA 1200 with Noctua’s NM-i115x upgrade kit, though Noctua will not supply this kit with these older heatsinks for free. The kit currently costs as little as £8 on Amazon, making it a relatively small investment. 

Eight of Noctua’s CPU coolers are not compatible with Intel’s new LGA 1200 socket, with all of these coolers offering AMD-specific socket support. These coolers were never designed for Intel-powered systems, so users shouldn’t expect LGA 1200 support to begin with.