Installation
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The installation is easy thanks to the nicely designed SecuFirm2+ mounting system, which supports all popular (and not) sockets by Intel and AMD. For AMD systems, Noctua also provides offset mounting bars for AM5 sockets, which shift the cooler towards the south side of the socket by 7mm to achieve better contact with the CCD(s). You have to remove the center fan to access the mounting screws, and you will also need a long Torx screwdriver for easier access to them, which Noctua includes in the bundle.
The cooler’s dimensions are large, so you must ensure that your mainboard, especially the chassis, can accommodate it. If you have problems mounting the front fan because of RAM DIMMs with tall heatspreaders, you can adjust the fan’s position higher, given that your chassis has enough internal space to allow that.
Oh how I wish you included any of the Phantom Spirit coolers, or ID-Cooling Frozn A720 in your charts. Those truly give Noctua run for their money.
Anyway, have you ever considered testing your coolers by combining them with aftermarket fans? Like, I would really like to know how would G2 perform with a pair of Shark Force 140s, or a pair of SF Megacool 140s. Off the record I mean, I don’t expect you to include that kind of tests in your regular reviews. No doubt that would make testing process an absolute nightmare to complete.
I am waiting for TR to send me some of their coolers. Hopefully soon.
I have seen 3 reviews so far, and the fins rattle at full speed. What a joke from Noctua, 150€ for what?? The fan design is a copy/paste from a car fan radiator(peugeot 308), I just don’t see the value here(plastic washers, metal bits, an extra heatpipe, etc), maybe that screwdriver is the most expensive thing, it’s a trend these days for overpriced screwdrivers.
Excellent review very easy to follow and understand it, well done.
I’m leaning towards the G1 at apx 120 eur rather G2 at 180 eur.
I would really like to buy from a European brand, and i like the esthetic.
However, these are not made far away from TR factory…. Would expect made in Europe for this price.
Still, TR phantom spirit is 60 eur.
Oh! I’m very interested to learn where the Noctua and Thermalright coolers are made. Can you share your source?
I don’t have a clue 🙂
Noctua’s heatsinks are made by Kolink
https://noctua.at/en/rascom-kolink