Noctua plans to release a new mounting kit for its NH-D15 G2 coolers next year. The NM-IMB8 kit costs about USD 4.30 and fits Intel LGA 1851 sockets. It works with all NH-D15 G2 models and several other cooler types. Users replace their current brackets with the new ones using existing hardware. The kit shifts heatsinks up 3.7 mm and over 2 mm to better target CPU hot areas.
This helps especially with Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 9 285K processors that run very hot. Buyers can choose between standard brackets or HBC versions with curved bases matching Intel CPU shapes. Tests show the regular bracket reduces peak temperatures about 1 degree Celsius. The HBC version can lower temperatures up to 3 degrees on certain CPUs. Most users prefer the standard kit because it performs well across all variants.
People seeking maximum cooling performance might prefer the HBC version. Both options install easily and help lower temperatures through careful positioning. The brackets are sold directly from Noctua now, and Amazon will soon stock them.
This helps especially with Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 9 285K processors that run very hot. Buyers can choose between standard brackets or HBC versions with curved bases matching Intel CPU shapes. Tests show the regular bracket reduces peak temperatures about 1 degree Celsius. The HBC version can lower temperatures up to 3 degrees on certain CPUs. Most users prefer the standard kit because it performs well across all variants.
People seeking maximum cooling performance might prefer the HBC version. Both options install easily and help lower temperatures through careful positioning. The brackets are sold directly from Noctua now, and Amazon will soon stock them.
