Noctua NT-H2 Thermal Compound

NT-H2 is the further improved second generation of Noctua’s 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 micro particles for even better thermal performance NT-H2 is an enthusiast-grade paste for the highest demands. Whether it’s air- or water-based cooling CPU or GPU applications overclocking or silent systems: NT-H2 will consistently deliver outstanding results and thanks to the included cleaning wipes it is just as easy to remove as to apply.

Details

Based on the award-winning NT-H1
NT-H2 is based on Noctua’s renowned NT-H1 which has received more than 150 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide NT-H1 has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal interface materials (TIMs).

Next-generation performance
Further improving the award-winning NT-H1 NT-H2 uses a new fine-tuned mixture of metal oxide micro-particles for even lower thermal resistance and reduced bond-line thickness at typical mounting pressures. This allows it to achieve even better performance in most application scenarios.

Easy to apply
Thanks to its excellent spreading properties there is no need to manually spread NT-H2 before installing the cooler: Simply apply some paste onto the CPU (see instructions for details) put on the heatsink and you’re ready to go!

Easy to clean with included wipes
The 3.5g pack of NT-H2 includes three large NA-CW1 cleaning wipes that are pre-moistened with an isopropyl alcohol mixture and make it child’s play to remove: Simply wipe off the paste from the CPU and the base of the cooler using one of the wipes and you’re done!

Optional NA-SCW1 set for power users
Power users who take off and install their coolers frequently can purchase the optional NA-SCW1 set that contains 20 pieces of the NA-CW1 cleaning wipes which are ideal for removing NT-H2 from the heat-spreader of the CPU and the contact surface of the heatsink.

Not electrically conductive non-corroding
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.

Excellent long-term stability
Excellent long-term stability
NT-H2 unique formula is highly stable over time even after longer periods of usage. It can be stored at room temperature for at least 3 years and due to the compound’s exceptional curing bleeding dry-out and thermal cycling characteristics it can be used on the CPU for 5 years or more.

No break-in or burn-in required
Some thermal compounds need a longer break-in period or cure time until they reach their full performance and some thermal pads must undergo a dedicated burn-in process. By contrast NT-H2 is ready to go right away and doesn’t require any special preparations.

3.5g package for 3-20 applications
Sufficient for around 3-20 applications (depending on the size of the CPU or GPU e.g. around 3 applications for large CPUs such as TR4 and around 20 for small CPUs such as LGA1151) the classic 3.5g packaging size is ideal for most users who only install coolers every now and then.


Specification

Weight 3.5 g
Volume 12 ml
Density 2.81 g/cm³
Colour Grey
Recommended storage time (before use) up to 3 years
Recommended usage time (on the CPU) up to 5 years
Recommended storage temperature room temperature
Operating temperature -50 to 200°C
Scope of delivery 3x NA-CW1 cleaning wipes