Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
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AK
> 3 dayThis cooler takes a ton of space but also provides top tier cooling. Compared to the dual fan (90mm) coolermaster tower I had before my temps dropped 10C.
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Brad H
> 3 dayEven though the 5900x runs a little hot at times, this cooler is up for the challenge to avoid it hitting the ceiling. This is my first AMD build so was aware that it runs a little hotter than Intel but this cooler is actually quieter than the Corsair H100i v2 that it replaced. I went from liquid -> air just to see if this cooler was up for the challenge. It doesnt disappoint and it will remain coupled with the 5900x for the foreseeable future.
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Caleb
> 3 dayThis performs on par with water coolers with 0% chance of leaking water. This cooler does an excellent job cooling, the heatsink is huge as expected but well worth the sacrifice in my opinion. Until you can get the same cooling performance in a smaller fan heatsink this will likely be my go to cpu cooler.
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Marius
> 3 dayNice looking, far easier to build it than Scythe Mugen 2 or CM 212+. Fans are far from silent on max rpm, but at <700rpm I cant hear them (everything depends on environment and time of day :)).
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David L. Atwood
08-06-2025Awesome cooler!
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Daniel
> 3 dayComo dice el título, No hay nada mejor en el mercado a este precio Mi R7 3700x tenía temperaturas de 85°, cambié la caja y el disipador y de 60° no pasa a pleno rendimiento, lo malo que tiene un precio algo elevado pero lo bueno se paga, da mejor rendimiento que refrigeraciones liquidas de 150€ y eso se valora... Así que son 90€ bien invertidos, lo único que le planta cara son obviamente las refrigeraciones custom que valen 500€, luego esta la Noctua D15 sobradamente ante cualquier AIO o por aire.
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zarzo
> 3 dayI have this on my i5 8600k and it works amazing. This is the only brand I use when not going with liquid cooling. I was really surprised by the performance of this device. 1.35 volt 5.0ghz and stress test maxed at 69 degrees after running for 12 hours!
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Armani Bergstrom
Greater than one weekAmazing, great price, even better performance, so happy I found out about Noctua.
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Jack Xiang
> 3 dayI couldnt notice any noise. The only thing is the one of the fans wouldnt fit with my memory cards, so I used it as a case fan which is not a big deal.
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I Want Pie
Greater than one weekIdle temps are low 30s and bench tests only hit mid to low 60s. Stock settings on the CPU and using the supplied thermal paste. Even under stress tests the 2 fans are relatively quiet without the silence cables attached.
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 |
