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product_id: 47966884
title: "NT-H1 3.5g"
brand: "noctua"
price: "R486"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Noctua"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47966884-nt-h1-3-5g
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# Long-term stability Optimal heat transfer Easy application & cleanup NT-H1 3.5g

**Brand:** noctua
**Price:** R486
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Stay cool, perform hotter — the paste that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NT-H1 3.5g by noctua
- **How much does it cost?** R486 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/47966884-nt-h1-3-5g)

## Best For

- noctua enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted noctua brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Application:** No spreading needed—just apply and install for instant efficiency
- • **Generous Multi-Use Pack:** 3.5g covers 3-20 applications, ideal for multiple builds or upgrades
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Perfect for AMD, Intel, Nvidia, PS4/PS5, Xbox, and laptops alike
- • **Long-Lasting Reliability:** Keeps your system cool for up to 5 years without reapplication
- • **Award-Winning Thermal Performance:** Trusted by pros with 150+ accolades for superior CPU/GPU cooling

## Overview

Noctua NT-H1 is a premium 3.5g thermal paste designed for high-performance heat transfer between CPUs/GPUs and heatsinks. Renowned for its award-winning formula, it offers easy application without spreading, effortless cleanup, and excellent long-term stability—lasting up to 5 years on your processor. Compatible with a wide range of platforms including AMD Ryzen, Intel Core, Nvidia GPUs, and gaming consoles, this paste ensures optimal cooling and multiple uses per pack, making it a must-have for serious builders and upgraders.

## Description

Noctua NT-H1 3.5g, High-Performance Thermal Paste | High-Performance, Easy to Apply and Clean, Good Long-term Stability, for 3-20 Applications : HEINO: desertcart.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Review: Trusted thermal paste that’s easy to apply and delivers consistently solid temps - I’ve used the Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste on a couple of CPU installations now, and it’s been consistently excellent. Application is very straightforward — the paste has a good consistency, neither too runny nor too thick, which makes spreading or using the pea method easy and predictable. It doesn’t dry out quickly during application, so you’ve got a bit of working time to seat the cooler properly. In terms of performance, it does exactly what you’d expect from a quality thermal compound. Temperatures remain stable under load, and I’ve seen solid results both at idle and during more demanding tasks like gaming and rendering. It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable — which is exactly what you want from thermal paste. Long-term stability is another strong point. Once applied, it doesn’t require frequent reapplication and maintains performance over time, which is ideal for builds you don’t want to keep reopening. The only minor drawback is that the tube is quite small at 3.5g, so if you’re doing multiple builds or frequent repasting, you may run out sooner than expected. That said, for a typical single PC build, it’s more than enough. Overall, this is a high-quality, no-nonsense thermal compound that delivers consistent cooling performance with minimal hassle. A very safe choice for both beginners and experienced builders.
Review: Great high quality paste that has sorted my thermal issue for years - This has worked fine for me, my CPU was beginning to have thermal problems, this thermal paste completely fixed the issue, Its lasted a few years now and havent noticed any thermal issues since. It was very easy to apply, the tube didnt feel flimsy and the quality of the paste was great, it spread easily but didnt make a mess at all. This is great value for money, ive still got loads left in the tube even.

## Features

- Renowned premium-grade thermal compound for optimal heat-transfer from the CPU or GPU to the heatsink; more than 150 awards and recommendations
- Easy to apply (no need to spread before heatsink installation) and easy to clean with dry paper towel or tissue (no cleaning alcohol required)
- For air and liquid coolers (DIY/AiO), can significantly lower temperatures compared to stock pastes on AMD Ryzen and Intel Core CPUs, AMD Radeon and Nvidia GeForce GPUs, PS4/PS5, Xbox, laptops, etc.
- Trusted Noctua quality with excellent long-term stability: recommended storage time up to 3 years, recommended usage time on the CPU up to 5 years
- 3.5g pack for around 3-20 applications (depending on CPU size, e.g. ~3 applications for TR4, ~15 for AM4 or LGA1700, ~20 for LGA1200)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002CQU14A |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,893 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 18 in Thermal Paste |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Colour | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (31,332) |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2008 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | NT-H1 |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Series | NT-H1 3.5g |

## Images

![NT-H1 3.5g - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7166oBCV+PL.jpg)
![NT-H1 3.5g - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815xvNRbweL.jpg)
![NT-H1 3.5g - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ow-1AkWgL.jpg)
![NT-H1 3.5g - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qJs3yRIsL.jpg)
![NT-H1 3.5g - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bDeCJA4qL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this work on consoles ??**
A: Yes, our NT-H1 will also work on consoles.

**Q: can i use this on a GPU heatsink?**
A: Yes you can use it on the actual GPU die, but not on the VRMs or vRAM. Those parts require thermal pads. When applying on the GPU die, just be sure to cover the whole silvery die part (use excess).

**Q: is it electrically conductive?**
A: Not electrically conductive, non-corrodingNT-H1 possesses a very low dielectric constant and a high dielectric strength. Therefore, there's no danger of short-circuits even in case of direct contact with components or conducting paths. Fully compatible with all materials commonly employed in PC environments, NT-H1 is suited for use with aluminium and copper coolers.

**Q: will it still keep the CPU temperature low 8 weeks after initial application?  My application of a rival brand did not - please help**
A: In my experience (as an Intel CPU user) application of Noctua's NT-H1 compound is not only straightforward but is reliable in delivering sustained temperature results. In fact I have never found it necessary to replace the compound other than during any maintenance requiring CPU removal or upon CPU replacement/upgrade.

In fact I have had to replace CPU's more frequently than this compound!

Hope this helps!!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trusted thermal paste that’s easy to apply and delivers consistently solid temps
*by S***T on 26 April 2026*

I’ve used the Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste on a couple of CPU installations now, and it’s been consistently excellent. Application is very straightforward — the paste has a good consistency, neither too runny nor too thick, which makes spreading or using the pea method easy and predictable. It doesn’t dry out quickly during application, so you’ve got a bit of working time to seat the cooler properly. In terms of performance, it does exactly what you’d expect from a quality thermal compound. Temperatures remain stable under load, and I’ve seen solid results both at idle and during more demanding tasks like gaming and rendering. It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable — which is exactly what you want from thermal paste. Long-term stability is another strong point. Once applied, it doesn’t require frequent reapplication and maintains performance over time, which is ideal for builds you don’t want to keep reopening. The only minor drawback is that the tube is quite small at 3.5g, so if you’re doing multiple builds or frequent repasting, you may run out sooner than expected. That said, for a typical single PC build, it’s more than enough. Overall, this is a high-quality, no-nonsense thermal compound that delivers consistent cooling performance with minimal hassle. A very safe choice for both beginners and experienced builders.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great high quality paste that has sorted my thermal issue for years
*by O***W on 11 June 2026*

This has worked fine for me, my CPU was beginning to have thermal problems, this thermal paste completely fixed the issue, Its lasted a few years now and havent noticed any thermal issues since. It was very easy to apply, the tube didnt feel flimsy and the quality of the paste was great, it spread easily but didnt make a mess at all. This is great value for money, ive still got loads left in the tube even.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For sheer performance
*by A***E on 31 July 2015*

Noctua need no introduction ... They are very well known for their superb quality, low noise cooling fans. Having said that I "discovered" the NT-H1 thermal compound barely a year ago ! This thermal compound offers the best cooling for CPUs (& GPUs) when compared to the other brands. It might only translate to a couple of degrees, however every degree counts, especially when overclocking. I still use Arctic's MX-4 and 2 on most builds thanks to the price to performance ratio. The MX-4 (4g) tube costs quite less than the NT-H1. Noctua opt to write specific gravity and ml instead of weight. Now this works out (correct me if I'm wrong) to be just under 3.5g. They also claim that it will suffice for at least 15 applications, however I doubt that this will be the case on the larger Haswell E CPUs. Now to the testing of the NT-H1 compared to the MX-4 (which claims to be better) - see picture In my case the NT-H1 is the winner. The maximum difference I saw when testing on laptop and desktop computers was 10-13°C and minimum was 2°C. The more demanding CPUs benefited most and are the ones that fell into the 10-13°C category. Another thing I like about this paste is the hassle free removal. No mess at all. Bottom line: If you want the best thermal compound, than the NT-H1 should be on your shortlist.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-11*