The Noctua NM-i17xx-MP83 chromax.black is an all-black mounting upgrade kit for compatible Noctua CPU coolers with an 83mm mounting pitch, letting owners install them on Intel LGA1851 or LGA1700 systems. It suits builders upgrading a compatible Noctua cooler, rather than shoppers looking for a complete CPU cooler.
Recommended For
- PC builders reusing a compatible older Noctua cooler on an Intel LGA1700 or LGA1851 motherboard who need the correct mounting hardware; check that the cooler uses 83mm mounting pitch and is listed as compatible.
- Owners of compatible Noctua chromax.black coolers who want the Intel mounting bars and thumb screws to match the cooler’s all-black appearance.
- DIY builders installing a compatible Noctua cooler on LGA1700 or LGA1851 who want a socket-specific SecuFirm2 mounting kit and Noctua’s installation instructions.
- Builders refreshing an Intel-based PC who already own a compatible 83mm-pitch Noctua cooler and need mounting parts rather than a replacement cooler.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When moving a compatible older Noctua cooler to an LGA1700 or LGA1851 motherboard, use this kit if the cooler needs updated mounting hardware; check that it uses an 83 mm mounting pitch and is listed as compatible before installation.
- When building an Intel LGA1700 PC with a Noctua cooler that predates LGA1700 support, this kit provides the mounting hardware to install that cooler, provided the cooler and motherboard are compatible.
- When upgrading to an LGA1851 Intel Core Ultra system, owners of a compatible 83 mm-pitch Noctua cooler can use this kit if their cooler does not already include LGA1851/LGA1700 mounting parts; the same mounting parts serve both sockets.
- When fitting a chromax.black Noctua cooler in a black-themed build, the kit’s black mounting bars and thumb screws keep the visible mounting hardware consistent with the cooler’s finish.