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A worthy heir to the legendary NH-D14, from which its construction draws its inspiration, and continuing the relentless quest for silent cooling performance, the NH-D15 is Noctua's flagship model.
Processor fan for Intel socket and AMD
Available from 134€95 on the outlet deals
The NH-D15 Chromax Black is Noctua's flagship model, theworthy heir to the legendary NH-D14, from which it draws its inspiration, and continuing its relentless quest for silent cooling performance. This 'all-black' ventirad , built around two finned blocks, is Noctua's most cutting-edge model. It's specifically designed for overclocking enthusiasts and silent users looking for a premium ventirad that's as beautiful as it is efficient. Thanks to a more open heatpipe design and the integration of two top-of-the-range NF-A15 140mm PWM-compatible fans (for automatic speed control), it further improves on the performance of its famous predecessor, the NH-D14. Complete with the top-of-the-range SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system, NT-H1 high-performance thermal paste and a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-D15 is a top-of-the-range solution for fans of both overclocking and silence.
Noctua's NH-D14, which has won more than 350 awards and recommendations from the international specialist press and the Internet, has become one of the most famous high-end radiators ever built. With its size and dual ventilation based around two NF-A15s, the NH-D15 pushes the limits of performance and silence even further, supplanting the famous D14.
Thanks to its low recessed fins, the NH-D15 offers 64mm of available space for high memory modules in single fan mode, making it compatible with most high-end memory modules on the market. When using both fans, the NH-D15 generally requires the use of standard size memory modules (maximum 32mm).
The NH-D15 is equipped with two high-end Noctua NF-A15 140mm fans. Meeting the Noctua AAO standard and benefiting from aerodynamic design optimisations (such as Flow Acceleration Channels), the NF-A15 has earned an excellent reputation as one of the best 140mm fans on the market.
Noctua SecuFirm2 mounting systems have come to embody quality, safety and ease of assembly. Compatible with Intel LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA1200, LGA1700 and AMD AM4, AM5, the SecuFirm2 system included in the NH-D15 guarantees perfect contact pressure and ease of installation on today's sockets.
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General information |
Product name |
Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black |
Brand |
Noctua | |
Model |
NOCTUA NH-D15 CH.BK | |
Technical specifications |
Use |
Processor |
Processor support |
AMD AM4 | |
| Intel 1150 | ||
| Intel 1151 | ||
| Intel 1155 | ||
| Intel 1156 | ||
| Intel 1200 | ||
| AMD AM5 | ||
| Intel 1700 | ||
| Intel 1851 | ||
Color |
Black | |
Luminous |
No | |
Connector(s) |
4-pin Female | |
Ball bearing |
No | |
PWM |
Yes | |
Heat Pipe |
Yes | |
Cooling type |
Ventirad (active) | |
Top Flow |
No | |
Dual tower |
Yes | |
Fan diameter |
140 mm | |
Max sound level |
24.6 dB | |
Minimum rotation speed |
300 RPM | |
Maximum rotation speed |
1500 RPM | |
Min airflow |
115.5 m³/h | |
Max airflow |
140.2 m³/h | |
Material(s) |
Aluminum | |
| ABS (Plastic) | ||
| Copper | ||
Use |
Gamer | |
| Server | ||
AIO radiator compatibility |
N/A | |
Dimensions |
Height (fan included) |
165 mm |
Width (fan included) |
150 mm | |
Depth (fan included) |
161 mm | |
Weight |
1320 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 25 Oct 2019
Coupled with a 13600KF i5, it clearly does the job.
Let's face it, the price is high, but what performance! I never go above 55 degrees, even during intense gaming sessions, and it's so quiet! I can't hear it even though the tower is on my desk.
For water cooling sceptics like me, go for it, you won't regret it.
once again, good advice, everything turns around, unlike the hard discounters who sell but don't answer any questions, plus you have to be trilingual and on top of that they have the nerve to say at the end of the interview: don't leave to assess your interview, whereas at the beginning they tell you €0.90 per minute, so you're paying to assess.
thank you again I recommend
Efficient, mounted with a ryzen 9 7950X3D (and a correctly ventilated case) it makes coffee. On the other hand, its size is something, it fits in my silent base 802 with 1 cm margin, but make sure it holds (the second fan is higher than the rest because of the ram).
As I'm a bit wary of AIOs, I opted for air cooling rather than liquid cooling. Knowing that there are AIOs for the same price, I'd say that the choice depends on personal convenience.
One star less for the price (the basic version in noctua colour is €10 less but it's ugly, as I have a glass case I wanted something uniform).
I had a faulty watercooling system (msi 240n, sent back to Poland). My processor was heating up between 95 and 100°C.
According to the forums, this ventirad was needed to cool a Ryzen 9, 5900x.
I'm not disappointed, my processor runs at between 50 and 55°C in games.
However, beware of the size of the beast. 20cm x 20 cm × 16 cm.
You really need a big tower.
It's better to have a second computer available or a laptop to download the manual in French, even if everything is not 100% clear, it's easy with the diagrams, whereas in English, even if you manage well, there is too much ambiguity.
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