Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
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Ice9
> 3 dayI built an i7-7700K based system and wasnt aware of the massive heat due to the inefficient TIM on between the CPU die and metal cover. I bought a standard heatsink + fan, not even a crappy one, i think i spent $20.00 on it. While running a massive, 24x7 x265 HEVC video encoding job under linux, i kernel was constantly constantly complaining about throttling back due to the exceeeded threshold. I installed the sensors package, did a sensors command and sure enough the CPU threads were all @ 98C - 100C.
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Raymond
12-06-2025Keeps everything nice and cool! My favorite part is you cannot hear the fans at all! Pc is roughly 2 ft away from me and cannot hear a thing!
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Bounthavy Sananikone
> 3 dayIf you are looking at this CPU cooler, realize that I have a Thermaltake Level 20 GT and its huge inside this case. While it still fits pretty snug it does have an issue where its leaning hard against one of my RAM sticks and Im afraid its going to snap it out one day. I intend to get a AiO CPU water cooler instead to reduce the side and get better cooling results. The MoBo I have is the MSI z390 God-like board. The spacing on the board doesnt allow for such a big CPU fan cooler to rest nicely. It was a bit hard to get it in without feeling like I was about to break the RAM stick and slot while installing it overtop. I think if the ram sticks were normal and not so big I dont think youll have a problem fitting it. I have the G.Skill RGB series and they are much bigger than normal sticks that dont including all the flashy lights =P
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David
> 3 dayCould probably fix global warming
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Oliver G.
> 3 dayDas wichtigste über den Noctua NH-D15 wurde hier schon mehrfach zusammengetragen.
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Jay
10-06-2025This thing cools my PC better than my old liquid cooling system, by 20-30C under load. Easily cools better than most other standard coolers on the market. Highly recommend.
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john pittenger
> 3 dayYou need both hulk strength and a titanium reinforced CPU to install this thing properly.
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Damian B.
Greater than one weekThis thing is a monster!
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manuel
> 3 dayMuito muito bom .... Muito muito bom .... Muito muito bom .... Muito muito bom .... Muito muito bom ....
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George Ku
> 3 dayReason to buy:
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 |
