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Noctua follows a 6-segment alphanumeric naming scheme for their cooling solutions, in 2 parts separated by a ''hyphen (-).'' Example: <u>NH-D15S</u>
Noctua follows a 6-segment alphanumeric naming scheme for their cooling solutions, in 2 parts separated by a ''hyphen (-).'' Example: <u>NH-D15S</u>


The ''''N'''<nowiki/>' stands for Noctua, the 2nd segment describes the category of product it is. Followed by the 3rd segment, which describes the type of product from that category.
The ''''N'''<nowiki/>' stands for Noctua, the second digit tells what the type of product is (see below), the digits after the hyphen are product-specific.
 
The 4th and 5th segment helps differentiate between individual product lines.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Example:
|'''1 - Noctua'''
|'''2 - Product'''
|'''-'''
|'''3 - Differentiation'''
|'''4 - Differentiation'''
|'''5 - Differentiation'''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" |N
| style="text-align:center;" |F
| style="text-align:center;" | -
| style="text-align:center;" |A
| style="text-align:center;" |12
| style="text-align:center;" |x25
|}
 
===<big>1<sup>st</sup> segment:</big>===
===<big>1<sup>st</sup> segment:</big>===
*'''N''' - Noctua
*'''N''' - Noctua
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<big>'''Fans'''</big>
<big>'''Fans'''</big>


*'''x10 - 10mm''' Thickness
* '''x10 - 10mm''' Thickness
*'''x15 - 15mm''' Thickness
* '''x15 - 15mm''' Thickness
*'''x25 - 25mm''' Thickness
* '''x25 - 25mm''' Thickness


<big>'''Heatsinks'''</big>  
<big>'''Heatsinks'''</big>
*'''a''' - '''AMD''' Socket Compatibility
*'''a''' - '''AMD''' Socket Compatibility
*'''i''' - '''Intel''' Socket Compatibility
*'''i''' - '''Intel''' Socket Compatibility
*'''S''' - '''S'''ingle Fan Variant
*'''S''' - '''S'''ingle Fan Variant
*'''chromax.XXXX''' - Special Editions w/ Non-Standard Colors
*'''chromax.XXXX''' - Special Editions w/ Non-Standard Colors
*'''SE-AM4''' - Updated Version that includes '''Se'''cuFirm Brackets for '''AM4''' Sockets
*'''SE-AM4''' - Updated Version that includes SecuFirm Brackets for '''AM4''' Sockets
<big>'''Merchandise'''</big>
<big>'''Merchandise'''</big>
*'''.brown''' - Noctua '''Brown''' Edition
*'''.brown''' - Noctua '''Brown''' Edition
*'''.grey''' - Redux '''Grey''' Edition
*'''.grey''' - Redux '''Grey''' Edition
<big>See this page in a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17xgEBRzDaLnBuOlww1yuUbafKmryeiiM2zdVjJxEarM/edit?usp=sharing '''spreadsheet form''']'''.'''</big>
<big>See this page in a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17xgEBRzDaLnBuOlww1yuUbafKmryeiiM2zdVjJxEarM/edit?usp=sharing '''spreadsheet form''']'''.'''</big>
== Sources ==
https://noctua.at/
https://linustechtips.com/topic/86694-noctua-naming-schemes-anyone-that-can-explain-it
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Revision as of 17:59, 27 June 2021

Noctua follows a 6-segment alphanumeric naming scheme for their cooling solutions, in 2 parts separated by a hyphen (-). Example: NH-D15S

The 'N' stands for Noctua, the second digit tells what the type of product is (see below), the digits after the hyphen are product-specific.

1st segment:

  • N - Noctua

2nd segment:

  • A - Accessories
  • F - Fans
  • H - Heatsinks
  • M - Mounting Kit
  • P - Merchandise
  • T - Thermal Paste

3rd segment:

Accessories

  • FC - Fan Controller
  • FM - Fan Mount
  • HC - Heatsink Cover
  • P - Hoodies
  • SAV - Silicone Anti-Vibration Mounts
  • SAVP - Silicone Anti-Vibration Pads
  • SCW - Set of Cleaning Wipes
  • (S)AC - (Sleeved) Adapter Cables
  • (S)EC - (Sleeved) Extension Cables
  • (S)RC - (Sleeved) Low Noise Adapters
  • (S)YC - (Sleeved) Y-Cables

Fans

  • A - Airflow
  • B - Beveled Blades
  • P - Pressure
  • R - Raised Blade
  • S - Silence

Heatsinks

  • C - C-Shaped Coolers
  • D - Dual Tower
  • L - Low-Profile Coolers
  • U - Uni Tower

Mounting Kit

  • AM4 - AM4 Socket
  • i115x - LGA 115x Socket
  • i20xx - LGA 20xx Socket
  • i3 - LGA 775/1366 Socket

Merchandise

  • H - Hoodie

Thermal Paste

  • H - Hybrid

4th segment:

Fans

  • 4 - 40mm
  • 6 - 60mm
  • 8 - 80mm
  • 9 - 92mm
  • 12 - 120mm
  • 14/15 - 140mm
  • 20 - 200mm

Heatsinks

  • (Same as Fans)

Merchandise

  • Generation

Thermal Paste

  • Generation

5th segment:

Fans

  • x10 - 10mm Thickness
  • x15 - 15mm Thickness
  • x25 - 25mm Thickness

Heatsinks

  • a - AMD Socket Compatibility
  • i - Intel Socket Compatibility
  • S - Single Fan Variant
  • chromax.XXXX - Special Editions w/ Non-Standard Colors
  • SE-AM4 - Updated Version that includes SecuFirm Brackets for AM4 Sockets

Merchandise

  • .brown - Noctua Brown Edition
  • .grey - Redux Grey Edition

See this page in a spreadsheet form.

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