Problems fitting my Noctua nh-l12

david25 · 4 Oct 2014 at 15:23

Hello everyone,

I am trying to install the noctua nh-l12 low profile double fan unit.

1. Install back plate - check
2. Install spacers
3. Install brackets
4. Place heat-sink
5. Screw down using the two built in screws

I can slightly twist the heat-sink even though everything is tight, the four screws you add to the spacers and the two heat-sink screws.

Any ideas?

Spudgun · 4 Oct 2014 at 15:25

I think that is normal, my heatsink moves slightly, but the performances matches all of the reviews of the product

david25 · 4 Oct 2014 at 15:30

OK, you think its OK to spend the next 30 minutes connecting all the cables and switching on?

I know there is no risk of CPU meltdown (Haswell).

But lots of swearing, if I have to disconnect everything afterwards when the temps climb to 50'c on idle.

doyll · 4 Oct 2014 at 20:02

How about a test run before installing in case.

david25 · 5 Oct 2014 at 14:30

I risked it and its working OK!