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Published: March 30, 2026
Video Description
#Noctua #proart #asuspcdiy - How quiet? Yes. Where passive cooling meets attractive design language, we we find the stunning Noctua NH-P1. Let's talk about that....
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬!
00:00 - How did we get here?
02:12 - Why the PA401?
03:08 - Choosing the GPU
04:01 - Why Power Matters
04:36 - Noctua NH-P1 Overview
05:59 - Assembling the System
07:35 - Airflow Visuals & Noise Levels
08:54 - Closing thoughts & Feelings
When it comes to CPU coolers we typically have two choices; liquid all in one, or tower coolers. Of course, there are more niche products as we find in the custom loop space, but how about coolers with zero moving parts? Enter the NH-P1.
This cooler is aimed at PC builders who seek absolute silence. Coming in at a similar price to the NH-U12A & NH-D15, the passive NH-P1 finds its self best suited to cases with good natural convection. That's not to say it's limited to this, however.
For this build we wanted to utilise the ProArt PA401 with those huge 160mm front intake fans. We don't expect these fans to ever spin up at 100% given our intentions for the PC, but even if they did, the noise levels (as demonstrated in the video) blew our expectations for being so low, along with the temperatures for that matter:
𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩: 21.5°c (70.7°f)
𝐈𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧: 31.5°c (88.7°f)
𝐈𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐱: 31°c (87.8°f)
𝐂𝐏𝐔-𝐙 𝟏 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭: 60°c (140°f) CPU Utilisation 100%
𝐂𝐏𝐔-𝐙 𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭: 64°c (147°f) CPU Utilisation 100%
𝐂𝐏𝐔-𝐙 𝟏𝟎 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭: 65°c (149°f) CPU Utilisation 100%
𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟐: 3840x2160 Max Temp 65°c (149°f) Hotspot 85°c (185°f) FPS (avg) 138
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟒.𝟎: 3840x2160 Max Temp 66°c (150.8°f) FPS (avg) 198.4
Final conclusion following build hardware list:
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝:
(𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧)
Cooler: https://amzn.to/4lRzk2U
Case: https://amzn.to/4rYRWzo
CPU: https://amzn.to/41wOykv
GPU (alternative): https://amzn.to/4sBFK8S
RAM: https://amzn.to/4135vmz
MOBO: https://amzn.to/4uX15LJ
PSU: https://amzn.to/4dPieAN
PSU Extensions: https://amzn.to/4lZAvO1
GPU Extension: https://amzn.to/41AEIy8
Storage: https://amzn.to/4tb2Zqh
Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/40Z2u6M
Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3PsOPT7
Monitor: https://amzn.to/4tjGAaB
Headphones: https://amzn.to/4bSuHBd
Headphone Stand: https://amzn.to/4bzGiWY
Keyboard: not available
Mouse: https://amzn.to/41vCGiL
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝:
(𝐔𝐊 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧)
Cooler: https://amzn.to/41jIKLr
Case: https://amzn.to/4tjGIH7
CPU: https://amzn.to/4cbhXqz
GPU: https://amzn.to/4tiTYf8
RAM: https://amzn.to/4cbhZ1F
MOBO: https://amzn.to/4tdPDJN
PSU: https://amzn.to/4sBFWoC
PSU Extensions: https://amzn.to/3PHvfm0
GPU Extension: https://amzn.to/4rVBEax
Storage: https://amzn.to/4sIR0k0
Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/4sxD4sY
Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/4bE3h3h
Monitor: https://amzn.to/4sE3N7a
Headphones: https://amzn.to/41CEZR2
Headphone Stand: https://amzn.to/4v1IhLu
Keyboard: not available
Mouse: https://amzn.to/40ZX5fH
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Regardless of being a creator, or gamer... if low noise setups are you thing, then this CPU cooler could definitely hit the spot for you. With that being said, just be mindful of your CPU heat levels beforehand and be sure to check out Noctua's compatibility list linked below!
What's your thoughts on this PC Build? Could you see yourself with this setup on your desk? Let's chat in the comments!
𝐍𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚 𝐍𝐇-𝐏𝟏 𝐂𝐏𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭:
https://bit.ly/NH_P1
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