Noctua releases carbon nanotube thermal pad for AMD processors
The NT-CP1 is designed for AM4 and AM5 sockets and promises stable heat transfer for several years.
Noctua has introduced the NT-CP1 AM5/4 thermal interface, which can replace traditional thermal paste. The new product is designed for AMD processors with AM4 and AM5 sockets and is primarily focused on durability and ease of use.
The 33 × 33 mm pad is only 90 microns thick. Its base consists of a structure of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes with aluminum reinforcement. An additional polymer coating helps secure the material during installation.
According to Noctua, after several hundred or thousand heating and cooling cycles, the nanotubes adapt to the micro-roughness of the processor and cooler surfaces. This gradually improves heat transfer efficiency, which then remains stable for several years.
Installation simply requires removing the protective films and placing the pad on the processor. The manufacturer is not focusing on record-breaking cooling efficiency but rather on longevity and eliminating the need to regularly replace the thermal interface.
The Noctua NT-CP1 AM5/4 costs 25 dollars.
