Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
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AngelKnight
> 3 dayI like it overall. Installing was okay. Had to watch a video to install. This item does come with manual but doesnt show how to mount am4. But it does show how to mount am3 or Intel brackets. Comes with parts.
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dave
> 3 dayFantastic cooler, it cools my overclocked AMD FX 9370 much more efficiently than my previous water cooler (Corsair h80) and it is so much quieter. I thoroughly recommend this cooler for overclocked CPUs and particularly the AMD FX 9370 or 9560 (220 watt versions) which are known to get hot. It also works well with high profile RAM such as the Corsair Vengeance RAM with the large heat sinks.
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Silverstoned
> 3 dayUsing phanteks evolv itx case and asus z170 itx board. Mounted a third 140mm noctua cooler in case back and it fits on the milimeter it actually touches the cooler alu making it one
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Pádraic Brady
Greater than one weekReplacing a stock Ryzen 2600X cooler which was just far too noisy. I had a tower cooler in a previous build but the Noctua is the best I’ve ever had. 20C temp reduction over stock cooler whether at idle or full load, maxing out at 880 RPMs on the fans. This beast may be overkill for me, but that’s fine because i bought it to control my noise levels and it’s barely audible with the CPU fully loaded!
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Timothy Lee
> 3 dayit is quite large so make sure your case fits it if you have a smaller tower. other than that it works awesome. very efficient.
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BabeLaStrange
> 3 dayBEEFY BAD ASS COOLER..... Tight squeeze in my case but does what its made for.
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sergelama
> 3 dayDu noctua bon et efficace.
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A.buyer
> 3 dayYes, its ugly. Yes, its huge. Yes, it the best air cooler, period.
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Leo Navoichick
Greater than one weekScenario: Replacing a liquid cooled setup on an AMD FX-9370
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T R
> 3 dayThis cooler is to good to be true. I am writing this review with skepticism. I was pretty rough with this cooler when installing it. I put a lot of pressure on the cooler to get it in place . If you are worried about breaking this thing, dont. Its quality is outstanding! I will be buying noctua products from now on. Thanks guys for putting the attention to detail into your products so that I get a product that is worth my money . The performance of the cooler is great also.
Built on the basis of the legendary NH-D14 and carrying on its quest for ultimate quiet cooling performance, Noctua’s flagship model NH-D15 is an elite-class dual tower cooler for the highest demands. Its expanded heatpipe layout and two premium grade NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support for automatic speed control allow it to further improve the NH-D14’s award-winning efficiency. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-D15 forms a complete premium quality solution that represents a deluxe choice for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts alike.
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Widened fin stack and expanded heatpipe layoutCompared to the NH-D14, the NH-D15"s fin-stack has been widened from 140 to 150mm and its heatpipes are now spaced further apart, which allows for a more uniform heat distribution over a larger surface area and thus contributes to the NH-D15"s superior efficiency. |
High RAM compatibility in single fan modeThanks to its recessed lower fins, the NH-D15 provides 64mm clearance for tall memory heatsinks in single fan mode, making it compatible with most high end RAM modules on the market. In dual fan mode, the NH-D15 should be used with standard height RAM (up to 32mm). In chassis with more than 165mm CPU cooler clearance, the front fan can be moved upwards to make room for memory modules taller than 32mm. |
Dual NF-A15 140mm fansThe NH-D15 features two of Noctua"s premium class NF-A15 140mm fans. Complying with Noctua"s AAO standard and featuring sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A15 has quickly built up a reputation as one of the best 140mm fans on the market. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundNoctua"s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a well proven pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease-of-use and outstanding reliability, which makes it suitable for use in professional server and workstation environments. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 160 mm
- Width (without fan): 150 mm
- Depth (without fan): 135 mm
- Height (with fan): 165 mm
- Width (with fan): 150 mm
- Depth (with fan): 161 mm
- Weight (without fan): 980 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 1320 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- 2x NF-A15 PWM premium fan
- 2x NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NA-YC1 4-pin PWM y-cable
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Fan compatibility
140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25
6 heatpipe dual tower design
As compared to conventional single tower heatinks, the NH-D15"s fine-tuned six heatpipe dual tower design provides more surface area, better heat-distribution and superior airflow efficiency in dual fan mode.
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| NH-D15 | NH-D15S | NH-D15 SE-AM4 | NH-D15 chromax.black | NH-D15S chromax.black | |
| LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-i20xx | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1700 | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-i17xx-MP83 | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-i115x-1200 | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGA775 & LGA1366 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 |
| Xeon LGA2011 Narrow ILM / Xeon LGA1366 & LGA1356 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xeon LGA3647 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xeon LGA4189 | X | X | X | X | X |
| AM5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| sTRx4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3 | X | X | X | X | X |
