Noctua Cooling Solutions
The NH-D15 chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning flagship model NH-D15 premium-quality quiet CPU cooler. Thanks to the same proven dual-tower heatsink design and NF-A15 PWM fans, it stays true to the NH-D15’s successful formula of rivalling the performance of all-in-one water coolers while maintaining superb quietness of operation. At the same time, the chromax.black version with its black fans and black coated heatsink combines these assets with a sleek stealth look. Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-D15 chromax.black is a deluxe choice for both overclockers and silent enthusiasts who seek an elite-class heatsink that looks just as great as it cools.
6 heatpipe dual-tower design
As compared to conventional single tower heatsinks, 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.
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.
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).
Colour-customisable
Using the optional NA-HC3 and NA-HC4 heatsink covers as well as the NA-SAVP3 anti-vibration pads (available in black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), the NH-D15 chromax.black can be fully customised to fit popular build colour schemes such as black and red or black and white.
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- 2x NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black premium fan
- 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
- Y-cable
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- Black SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Fan compatibility
140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25
Measurements
- Height (without fans): 160 mm
- Width (without fans): 150 mm
- Depth (without fans): 135 mm
- Height (with fans): 165 mm
- Width (with fans): 150 mm
- Depth (with fans): 161 mm
- Weight (without fans): 980 g
- Weight (with fans): 1320 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating.
The NH-D15 chromax.black is black from head to toe: Featuring a black coated heatsink, black fans with black anti-vibration-pads, black fan clips and black mounting parts, it’s right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with other colour schemes.
 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* | ✓ |
| LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | ✓ | with NM-i115x* | ✓ |
| LGA1366 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 |
| LGA775 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 | with NM-I3 |
| AM2(+), AM3(+), FM1, FM2 (+) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AM4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TR4 & SP3 | X | X | X | X |
| *subject to charges (not eligible for Noctua's free mounting kit offer) |
Pros: Amazing packaging Quality tool(s) and Thermal Paste included Easy to follow guide Unparalleled air cooling Superb build quality
Cons: EXTREMELY LARGE; Check your case specs to make sure cooler will fit. Difficult to tighten down, but very well worth the effort Large fans will sit high to clear most memory modules
Overall Review: Put on my brand new build with Ryzen 9 3900X, and works like a charm. I set a manual fan curve in BIOS that puts fans to 100% PWM at 70C. Running Cinebench maxed out at 76C with an initial peak at 78C during fan ramp up, but averaged the entire benchmark at 75C. If you are wondering why you have high temps at idle despite this cooler, make sure you update your chipset driver. I'm idling 38-43C in ambient temps of 73F/23C. Pricey, but worth every penny.