Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black

Processor fan for Intel socket and AMD

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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

Overview

An elegant all-black version of the famous Noctua NH-D15

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.

Double finned block design and wider radiator

Compared with traditional monolithic radiators, the NH-D15 is built around 6 heat pipes and two finned blocks, offering a larger heat exchange surface, better heat distribution and maximised air flow thanks to the use of two fans.

Compared with the NH-D14, the NH-D15 's radiator has been enlarged (150mm compared with 140mm for its predecessor) and the heat pipes have been spaced further apart, ensuring more uniform heat distribution over a larger surface area. All this contributes to the NH-D15's improved performance.

Maximum RAM compatibility and dual ventilation

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.

PWM compatibility and Low Noise Adapter (L.N.A.)


The top-of-the-range NF-A15 fans supplied with the NH-D15 are PWM compatible for automatic speed control via the motherboard. In addition, to further reduce noise levels, the fan speed can be capped (from 1500 to 1200 rpm) using the Low Noise Adapter (L.N.A.).

SecuFirm2 fastening system


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.

Key features:

  • Version: Chromax Black
  • Dimensions - 165 x 150 x 135 mm
  • Dimensions with NF-A15 PWM - 165 x 150 x 161 mm
  • Weight / Weight with NF-A15 PWM - 1000g / 1320g
  • Materials - Copper (base and heat pipes), aluminium (cooling plates), soldered & nickel-plated
  • Colour: Black
  • Warranty : 6 years
Information provided by our tech department Warning: due to its large dimensions, the fan may protrude above the first memory slot or the first PCI slot on some motherboards (particularly for formats smaller than ATX). We therefore recommend at least an ATX motherboard to install this model.
Specifications
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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

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

Product referenced on 25 Oct 2019

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  • by SergeP
    Posted on 21 Feb 2024
    Product bought from LDLC on 7 Jan 2024
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    it turns

    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

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  • by toutouf
    Posted on 27 Aug 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 1 Jul 2023
    Number of reviews: 18 Average rating: 8

    The monster is cool

    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).

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  • by coubie91
    Posted on 31 Jul 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 1 Jul 2023
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Super, my rizen 9, 5900x no longer heats up

    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.

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  • by Patric,k L
    Posted on 23 Feb 2023
    Product bought from LDLC on 18 Feb 2023
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 7

    Great but a small downside

    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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  • by Cowboy974
    Posted on 22 Sep 2022
    Product bought from LDLC on 28 Apr 2022
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9

    Very good product

    I wanted to do my kooky by taking a watercooling AIO of a very known brand and in the end the watercooling died after one year. This ventirad is even more efficient than watercooling, takes less space, and adds airflow to the whole case.

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