If you look at the differences between the LGA-2011 and LGA-1366 socket, the first thing you see is the lack of mounting holes on the LGA-2011 motherboard. On current gen Intel motherboards, the CPU cooler mounting bracket passes through the motherboard and is retained by either push-pins or variations of backplates and mounting screws. The LGA-2011 socket will utilize the CPU retention bracket for the mounting of the CPU cooler through threaded tabs. These changes will required users to make a switch to a new bracket for mounting their coolers on the new LGA-2011 socket.
Thermaltake and Noctua are offering a free mounting kit upgrade for the LGA-2011 socket. There are specific requirements that each manufacturer requires the users to meet for the upgrade on selected CPU coolers.
Thermaltake:
Terms and Conditions:
- FreeUp product will be shipped shortly after launch of the LGA 2011 processor
- FreeUp eligibility requires proof of purchase of: a. Qualified Thermaltake LGA 2011 compatible cooling solution b. LGA-2011 compatible motherboard or processor
- FreeUp product can take up to 2 weeks for shipping depending upon location
- Qualified Thermaltake product must be purchased on or after September 1st 2011 to qualify for the FreeUp program
- The Thermaltake FreeUp Program is only available for customers in North America.
Intel LGA-2011 compatible coolers:
- Thermaltake Bigwater 760 Plus
- Thermaltake Frio OCK
- Thermaltake Frio
- Thermaltake Contac 30
Noctua: The NM-I2011 SecuFirm2 mounting kit
Terms and Conditions:
- Delivery may take up to 2 weeks depending on your destination.
- The Noctua NM-I2011 SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit is also available for purchase at a list of resellers. If you need the kit urgently, please consider ordering it via a local reseller.
- We strictly require a valid proof of purchase (scan, photo or screenshot of the invoice) of both a Noctua CPU cooler and either a LGA2011 mainboard or LGA2011 CPU in order to process your request. In case you've lost the invoice of your Noctua CPU cooler, please upload a photo of the cooler next to an ID card (passport, driver's licence, etc.) as proof of purchase. Please note that your name has to be clearly readable and that we can't process requests without proper proof of purchase.
Intel LGA-2011 compatible coolers:
- All Noctua CPU coolers since 2005
To get your free mounting kit upgrade, visit Thermaltake's and Noctua's respective product pages.
