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NH-C14

Installation Manual INTEL

Removing the mainboard

Step 1:

In case you want to use the cooler on an assembled system,

you first have to remove the mainboard from the case in order

to be able to install the supplied backplate.

Caution: On LGA1366 and LGA1156/1155, the supplied back-

plate will install over the mainboard’s stock backplate, so the

mainboard’s stock backplate must not be taken off.

Required mounting parts:

First put the four bolts into the holes appropriate for your

mainboard’s CPU socket.

Setting up the backplate

Step 2:

Thank you very much for choosing a Noctua cooler. This

manual will guide you through the installation process of

the SecuFirm2

mounting system step by step.

Prior to installing the cooler, please consult the compat-

ibility list on our website and verify that the cooler is fully

compatible with your motherboard. Should you encounter

any difficulties, please check the FAQs on our website and

don’t hesitate to contact our support team at support@

noctua.at.

Noctua cannot be held responsible for any damage or losses

caused by compatibility issues.

Multilingual versions of this manual are available on our

website: www.noctua.at

Caution: Please verify that all four bolts are put into the ap-

propriate holes fully pushed in.

Step 4:

Installing the mounting bars

First put the plastic spacers onto the bolts, then add the

mounting bars.

Noctua NH-C14 INTEL

Installation Manual

4x plastic spacers 4x thumbscrews

1x 3-in-1 Intel backplate

4x bolts for backplate 2x mounting bars

LGA1366 (80mm)

LGA1156/1155 (75mm)

LGA775 (72mm)

For use on LGA1366 and LGA1156/1155 mainboards, please

remove the rubber inlay. Make sure that the rubber inlay is

in place for LGA775.

LGA1366 & LGA1156/1155 LGA775

Caution: On LGA1156/1155, please make sure that the two

cuts in the supplied backplate align with the screws of the

mainboard’s stock backplate.

Caution: Choose the alignment of the mounting bars according

to the desired final orientation of the cooler:

Step 3:

Attaching the backplate

Place the backplate on the rear side of the mainboard so that

the bolts stick through the mounting holes.

1x LGA775 rubber inlay

Caution: In tower style cases, please avoid installing

the NH-C14 with the bends of the heatpipes pointing

upwards as this may result in reduced cooling perform-

ance.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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NH-C14 | Installation Manual Noctua NH-C14 INTEL Installation Manual Caution: On LGA1156/1155, please make sure that the two cuts in the supplied backplate align with the screws of the mainboard’s stock backplate. Step 2: Setting up the backplate Thank you very much for choosing a Noctua cooler. This manual will guide you through the installation process of the SecuFirm2tm mounting system step by step. INTEL First put the four bolts into the holes appropriate for your mainboard’s CPU socket.
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NH-C14 | Installation Manual INTEL Step 5: Caution: Make sure that the curved sides of the mounting bars are pointing outwards. Applying thermal paste If there are residual traces of thermal paste or thermal pads on your CPU, please clean them off first. Then press a small drop (4-5mm diameter) of NT-H1 onto the centre of the heatspreader. We recommend using both fans blowing downwards onto the mainboard in dual fan configuration in order to achieve optimal CPU and component cooling.
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NH-C14 | Installation Manual Noctua NH-C14 AMD Installation Manual AMD Step 2: Attaching the mounting bars Thank you very much for choosing a Noctua cooler. This manual will guide you through the installation process of the SecuFirm2tm mounting system step by step. First put the plastic spacers onto the screw threads, then fix the mounting bars using the 4 long screws.
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NH-C14 | Installation Manual Step 5: Fan Setup Warranty The NH-C14 can be used with both fans for maximum performance or only one fan to allow for lower height or more clearance: Even with high-grade products and strict quality control, the possibility of defects cannot be eliminated entirely. Therefore, we aim at providing the highest possible level of dependability and convenience by offering a warranty period of 72 months and direct, fast and straightforward RMA service.