Carbice IP90 Thermal Pads to be Exclusively Distributed by Noctua

Carbice IP90 thermal pads, a no-maintenance thermal paste alternative for DIY PC builders, will be exclusively distributed by Noctua. Carbice and Noctua announced a long-term partnership that not only appoints Noctua as the exclusive distributor of Carbice IP90 thermal pads, but also enables both companies to collaborate more in future product development to bring innovative solutions to PC gamers.

For DIY enthusiasts, this marks the first time Carbice’s advanced carbon nanotube thermal pad technology is directly available to consumers worldwide. Whereas most thermal paste manufacturers recommend reapplying it regularly due to degradation, Carbice® IP90 thermal pads are engineered to deliver consistent thermal performance throughout the system’s lifetime and to improve heat transfer as the system ages.

“The thermal interface has been treated as a consumable for as long as PCs have existed, with builders accepting that performance will fade and paste will need to be reapplied,” said Baratunde Cola, CEO and founder of Carbice. “In late 2025, we partnered with CyberPowerPC to offer the Ice Pad as a pre-applied upgrade, and this week, AMD announced it as part of its RyzenTM 7 5800X3D bundle. Now, with Noctua, we’re bringing the power of the Carbice ® IP90 thermal pads to all DIY builders who want to maintain performance and reliability, and never re-paste again.”

Carbice pads are built with vertically aligned carbon nanotubes anchored to a thin aluminum backbone, with a nanoscale polymer coating across the surface. That structure delivers three benefits DIY builders care about:

● Performance that improves with use: As the system thermal cycles, the nanotubes incrementally conform to surface microstructures, enhancing heat transfer rather than losing it to pump-out, dry-out, cracking, or delamination.

● Clean, repeatable installation: The aluminum backbone keeps the pad rigid enough to handle and the nanotubes are tacky enough to stay in place during installation. No syringe, no spread pattern, no cleanup. Components also detach cleanly, preserving condition and resale value.

● Zero maintenance: No reapplication, no monitoring, and no performance fall-off to plan around. Unlike other carbon- or graphite-based pads that can be brittle, slippery, and difficult to install, Carbice pads are mechanically robust by design and offer the unique ability to deliver 3D heat spreading. That same architecture qualifies the technology for satellites, aerospace systems, and AI data centers.

“Carbice’s unique, innovative TIM technology has already proven to be a game changer in applications that demand ultimate reliability,” said Roland Mossig, CEO of Noctua. “We are confident that the superior long-term performance, ease of use, and dependability of Carbice pads will be a level-up for PC enthusiasts. We are excited to bring them to market and to collaborate with Carbice on future R&D.”

The NT-CP1 AM5/4 is validated for AMD RyzenTM AM5 and AM4 processors. It carries the same vertically aligned carbon nanotube technology Carbice supplies for satellites, aerospace systems, and AI infrastructure, in a peel-and-stick form factor sized for consumer CPUs.

The Carbice® IP90 thermal pad is currently available pre-applied in gaming desktop PCs from CyberPowerPC, and the NT-CP1 AM5/4 will be showcased at Noctua’s booth at Computex 2026 (June 2nd to 5th) and will be available for purchase in September 2026.

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To learn more about Carbice solutions, visit carbice.com.