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.
Based on the award-winning NH-D14
Noctua's NH-D14 has received more than 350 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines, making it one of the most successful premium heatsinks ever built. With its expanded layout and dual NF-A15 fans, the NH-D15 further improves the D14's much acclaimed quiet cooling performance.
High RAM compatibility in single fan mode
Thanks 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).
Dual NF-A15 140mm fans
The 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.
SecuFirm2 mounting system
Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD (AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM1, FM2(+)), the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-D15 ensures perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.
Cooler Specification
Scope of delivery
- 2x NF-A15 PWM premium fan
- 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
- 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
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.
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.
 NH-D15 |
 NH-D15S |
 NH-D15 SE-AM4 |
 NH-D15 chromax.black |
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| LGA2066 | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-I2011 | ✓ |
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| LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-I2011 | ✓ |
| LGA1200 | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-i115x | ✓ |
| LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-i115x | ✓ |
| LGA775 & LGA1366 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 |
| Xeon LGA2011 Narrow ILM / Xeon LGA1366 & LGA1356 | X | X | X | X |
| Xeon LGA3647 | X | X | X | X |
| AM2(+), AM3(+), FM1, FM2 (+) | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| sTRx4, TR4 & SP3 | X | X | X | X |
Eggxpert Review
Pros: Excellent packaging, easy mounting, and awesome fans!
Cons: The color choice is ungodly ugly, but luckily I don't have a case window so, out of sight out of mind. An issue I had in my particular case (CM690) was I trouble putting on the top fan clips do to my two top case fans being so close the the cooler. This may be a problem for some, but its no biggie!
Overall Review: I was on the hunt for a cooler that would keep my 8350 cool. Stock cooler as we all know just doesn't cut it and was pretty much scary to use when taxing the system. with the stock cooler i was sitting at 40-45 degrees at idle and 65-70 degrees when playing games. with this cooler married with some MX-4 thermal compound i sit at a cool 32 degrees at idle, and 40 under heavy gaming. I just knew the mounting process what going to be a pain, but it surprisingly easy! This mounting setup came handy when testing out other processors I have. All in all i am very happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone that's into overclocking, and gaming!