Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler Review

Installation

Figure 11 shows the backplate for installing the NH-U12P SE2 on Intel CPUs with the screws inserted. The thick rubber pads on the tips provide excellent electrical insulating while avoiding damage to any SMD component on the solder side of the motherboard.

Figure 11: Backplate

You must screw two “tabs” on the base of the heatsink, as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12: Tabs with inner thread screws

Put the backplate on the solder side of the motherboard, and then install the metal bars shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13: Metal frame

Then put the cooler in place and secure it, fastening the screws on the base tabs.

Figure 14: Heatsink installed

The last step is to install the fans, as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15: Installation finished