Mounting brackets Noctua Mounting KIT - NM-TR5-SP6

This Noctua NM-TR5-SP6 is a mounting kit that allows you to adapt compatible Noctua DX/TR4-SP3 coolers to the new AMD sTR5 and SP6 sockets. Essentially, these are mounting brackets, but they solve a very specific problem: how to use an already available high-end Noctua cooler with the new Epyc server and Threadripper workstation CPUs. If you are building or upgrading a platform around these sockets, such a kit is often essential to avoid compatibility issues during installation.

What you get

With this mounting kit, you turn entire generations of Noctua DX and TR4-SP3 coolers into a fully valid option for AMD sTR5/SP6 motherboards. This means that if you already have an NH-U14S DX-4677 or NH-U12S DX-3647 (or another of the listed models), you do not need to buy a new cooler – just swap the mounting brackets. This way, you maintain the familiar thermal performance and acoustics, but on a new Epyc or Threadripper platform. Additionally, you ensure that the contact area and pressure on the CPU IHS are optimized specifically for the physics and dimensions of sTR5/SP6, rather than relying on a “generic” universal bracket.

• The manufacturer is Noctua, which means that the mounting brackets are designed specifically for their DX and TR4-SP3 series and fit precisely without modifications.
• Supports AMD sTR5 and SP6 sockets, aimed respectively at Threadripper workstation and Epyc server configurations.
• The type is mounting brackets, i.e., it does not include the cooler itself, only the necessary hardware for proper installation.
• Compatible with NH-U14S DX-4677, NH-U12S DX-4677, NH-D9 DX-4677 4U, and NH-U9 DX-4677, allowing for an easy upgrade from a newer LGA4677 platform to sTR5/SP6.
• Also supports NH-U14S DX-4189, NH-U12S DX-4189, NH-D9 DX-4189 4U, and NH-U9 DX-4189, so you can migrate from LGA4189 based systems as well.
• If you are coming from previous Intel and AMD server/workstation platforms, NH-U14S DX-3647, NH-U12S DX-3647, NH-D9 DX-3647 4U, and NH-U9 DX-3647 are also covered.
• It is also compatible with TR4/SP3 models NH-U14S TR4-SP3, NH-U12S TR4-SP3, and NH-U9 TR4-SP3, allowing Threadripper/TR4 systems to transition to the new sTR5 standard without purchasing a new cooler.

Who is it suitable for

This mounting kit is for people who already have a Noctua DX or TR4-SP3 cooler and are transitioning to the AMD sTR5/SP6 platform – whether it’s an Epyc server or a Threadripper workstation machine for rendering, CAD, simulations, or serious multitasking. It is not suitable if you are just buying a cooler for sTR5/SP6 and do not have any of the listed models – in that case, it’s better to look for a complete kit with an included cooler.

The most sensible thing here is that with a simple mounting solution, you extend the life of an expensive Noctua cooler and directly transfer it to the next generation of Epyc/Threadripper platforms, without compromising on installation and compatibility.