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Product Dimensions | 6.5"L x 5.91"W x 6.34"H |
Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 24.6 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 140.2 CMPH |
About this item
- Proven premium heatsink (more than 300 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
- Extra-wide 140mm dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and dual fans provides maximum quiet cooling efficiency on a par with many all-in-one watercoolers, ideal for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts!
- Dual-fan design with renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)
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- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 6.34 x 5.91 x 6.5 inches; 2.87 Pounds
- Item model number : NH-D15chromaxblack
- Date First Available : October 8, 2019
- Manufacturer : Noctua
- ASIN : B07Y87YHRH
- Country of Origin : Taiwan
- Best Sellers Rank: #3 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans
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Product Description
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).
*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.
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.
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
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- Black NH-D15 heatsink
- 2x NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black premium fan
- 2x NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NA-YC1 4-pin PWM 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
chromax.black design
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.
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LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LGA20xx Square ILM | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx |
LGA20xx Narrow ILM | X | X | X | X |
LGA4189 | X | X | X | X |
LGA4677 | X | X | X | X |
AM5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
AM4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
TR4, SP3, sTRX4, sWRX8 | X | X | X | X |
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Customers appreciate the cooling performance of the product. They find it effective at cooling their CPUs, with a powerful air cooler and large heat dissipation area. The cooler keeps their CPU temperatures under 70°C even during intensive gaming. Customers are happy with the quiet operation and the lack of liquid cooling stress.
"...up a little bling from the lights but I'm super happy with no more liquid cooler stress. I think it looks awesome...." Read more
"...I was MORE stable overclocked.. ! WOW and WOW and WOW.. Noctua hit it out of the park....." Read more
"...Out performs any name brand liquid cooling and its quiet." Read more
"...Overall, a great CPU not really much to say it's a 16 thread 8 core CPU that pairs very well with the 4070 T.I.Super The AM5 design ensures that..." Read more
Customers appreciate the low noise level of the fans. They say the fans run well and hardly make a sound. The fan curve allows for minimal noise, even with the large heatsink.
"...And it's surprisingly quiet, especially for how much air the fan pushes...." Read more
"...Out performs any name brand liquid cooling and its quiet." Read more
"...Given its excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality, I highly recommend the NH-D15 for anyone looking for a top-tier..." Read more
"...Makes my Coolermaster 212 Spectrum V3 look like a midget. 2. Super quiet...." Read more
Customers find the installation process easy. They mention it's simple to install with clear instructions. The tools are provided for assembly, and the radiator is quiet.
"...This thing is super high quality and worth every penny. Install was easy and instructions were clear and everything I needed was supplied...." Read more
"...NH-9D does work on the new fan so saved me that time and made install even easier. #..." Read more
"...The installation was simple and my cooler has been running strong for 2 years now." Read more
"...Initially installing them was a pain, because I was trying to do it by applying pressure on the wire only. Dont do this...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the CPU cooler. It performs well, even with just one fan, and can run quietly even if one fan goes out. The fans ramp up smoothly and are hardly noticeable even when the system is running.
"...-one cooler failed and I swapped it out with this and the results were absolutely amazing...." Read more
"...I mean, it's one of the best coolers out there both in terms of performance and moutning system...." Read more
"...the open box was in very good shape and the fans have been functioning with 0 issues very impressed with the open box item I received this time...." Read more
"...using the Noctua NH-D15 for a while now, and it has performed admirably under various conditions. Here's a detailed breakdown:..." Read more
Customers appreciate the cooler's sleek design and matching case. They find it well-designed, with a blocky look and simplicity. The cooler is well-protected and thoughtfully placed, allowing for efficient cooling.
"...I think it looks awesome. This thing is super high quality and worth every penny...." Read more
"...You can tell the quality is top notch, from the fin design, to finish, to mounting bracket, to the CPU mounting surface...." Read more
"...This thing is BEAUTIFUL in my PC, i dont mind that its larger, in fact I think it adds a more unique/pleasant look than a normal AIO cooler would...." Read more
"...This is a very nice aesthetic touch inside the computer and also allows you to keep track of whatever information you're looking to keep track of as..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of this product. They find it a premium product and consider it the best air cooler money can buy. Many say it's a good choice when it comes to fans and the best upgrade they've made to their PCs.
"...I think it looks awesome. This thing is super high quality and worth every penny...." Read more
"First off, this cooler is a fantastic piece of equipment...." Read more
"...the wires you could possibly need for a 750w system, definitely has great vaule and looks 5/5 MOBO: GIGABYTE X670E..." Read more
"...'re on the fence about spending so much on a CPU cooler, it is 100% worth it and Noctua will send out different mounting brackets later down the..." Read more
Customers appreciate the build quality of the electronic component fan. They find it reliable, with a good metal heatsink and dual tower fins. The cooler runs temperatures cooler than their own 360mm AIO, and computers last longer with its quiet operation and low noise level even under heavy core loads.
"...I think it looks awesome. This thing is super high quality and worth every penny...." Read more
"...You can tell the quality is top notch, from the fin design, to finish, to mounting bracket, to the CPU mounting surface...." Read more
"...Given its excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality, I highly recommend the NH-D15 for anyone looking for a top-tier..." Read more
"...6. Quality Quality Quality - as a reference my Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE fan clips were such a pain in the butt to install on the..." Read more
Customers have different views on the size of the air cooler. Some find it fits well in their systems, while others mention it's too large and barely fits above RAM. The dimensions of the socket are basically identical for LGA1851 and LGA1851 doesn't seem to suffer the same issue.
"...1 - I have 64GB of ram and noticed the D15 was a bit large, but figured give it a try...." Read more
"...Regarding temperatures, it keeps my Ryzen 3700X in the 70C to 78C range under extended Prime 95 load in a 24C room in the Fractal Design Define C..." Read more
"...1. It's huge. Makes my Coolermaster 212 Spectrum V3 look like a midget. 2. Super quiet...." Read more
"...Compatibility: The NH-D15 fits well in my Be Quiet! tower case, with ample clearance for the MSI RTX 3090 GPU...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseMy all-in-one cooler failed and I swapped it out with this and the results were absolutely amazing. I didn't even need two fans to keep my CPU at about 68C Max playing Hogwarts in 4K on my i7 8700K CPU. Idle is around 22C. I could put the second fan in but it would protrude and I couldn't get my front glass on with my particular case but luckily it's not needed with my usage. I guess if you're into overclocking and trying to squeeze every ounce out of the CPU you can use the other fan but for my use for 4K gaming it does great. I checked out a few different tests on line and there was about a 1C difference with 2 fans vs 1. And it's surprisingly quiet, especially for how much air the fan pushes. Most importantly, I don't have to worry about this thing failing like all in one coolers. After this experience to me there's just absolutely no reason in my mind to get an AIO cooler other than lights when this thing works so well. I gave up a little bling from the lights but I'm super happy with no more liquid cooler stress. I think it looks awesome. This thing is super high quality and worth every penny. Install was easy and instructions were clear and everything I needed was supplied. I highly recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome cooler! I'm never going back to liquid AIOMy all-in-one cooler failed and I swapped it out with this and the results were absolutely amazing. I didn't even need two fans to keep my CPU at about 68C Max playing Hogwarts in 4K on my i7 8700K CPU. Idle is around 22C. I could put the second fan in but it would protrude and I couldn't get my front glass on with my particular case but luckily it's not needed with my usage. I guess if you're into overclocking and trying to squeeze every ounce out of the CPU you can use the other fan but for my use for 4K gaming it does great. I checked out a few different tests on line and there was about a 1C difference with 2 fans vs 1. And it's surprisingly quiet, especially for how much air the fan pushes. Most importantly, I don't have to worry about this thing failing like all in one coolers. After this experience to me there's just absolutely no reason in my mind to get an AIO cooler other than lights when this thing works so well. I gave up a little bling from the lights but I'm super happy with no more liquid cooler stress. I think it looks awesome. This thing is super high quality and worth every penny. Install was easy and instructions were clear and everything I needed was supplied. I highly recommend.
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Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseI built my machine about 3 months ago.. but noticed while the NH-9DL did a good job with the i7-9700K. If I wanted to overclock, it got a bit toasty and unstable. So I looked at a AIO, and after seeing LinusTechTips review of the D15 decided to go with it.
A few things I wondered and soon found out:
#1 - I have 64GB of ram and noticed the D15 was a bit large, but figured give it a try. As you can see it clears the Ram, BUT didn't clear the other heat spreader on the MB.. ( NOCTUA did say that the second fan may not fit.. )
#2 - Although the other fan did not fit exactly where it needed it DID fit in the case about an 1" away from the fins.. and was a big improvement over the original case fan and was close to the intended location.
#3 - If curious, YES the original motherboard mount for the NH-9D does work on the new fan so saved me that time and made install even easier.
#4 - BONUS the 9D fan with the 15D springs FIT where the 15D Could Not !! So it was like having 3 fans on the cooler ;)
#5 - ANOTHER BONUS - They give a number of extension cables for the Fans.. So I was able to mount the fans and get them all power.
After doing all that.. I went and got to overclocking.. and stress testing.. I ran Cinebench R20, and custom set it to have 256 render threads to really stress the chip. I then ran them back to back to back until the chip wouldnt get any hotter.. ( an average of 6 times ).
As you can see, the results speak for themselves.
I went from :
89 degrees C when stress testing it in Default settings...
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64 degrees MAX when stress testing it WHILE IT WAS OVERCLOCKED !!
I was MORE stable overclocked.. ! WOW and WOW and WOW.. Noctua hit it out of the park..
As for how loud it is.. it is a LITTLE louder than just the 9D.. but I can't tell you exactly how much as its not a lot.
UPDATE:
I downloaded OCCT and ran its burnin test, and got to 75C after minutes of maxing everything. The amazing thing is anytime it got off the overclocking settings the CPU dropped back to 35C in a matter of seconds. So unless your both overclocked to 5.1MGZ AND using a LOT of hardcore video or 3D Graphic editing for hours, I think the D15 will keep your system supercool.
I personally overclock for gaming, and I DO BIM and 3D Scanning, so I have to process GB size 3D Point clouds, and convert them to Mesh.. THAT does force my CPU to run 100% for a hour to process. BUT even then I never saw higher than 70 and was rock stable the whole time.
So I guess what I am saying is custom water cooling MAY do a tad better, but HIGHLY doubt a AIO could do any better at all, and especially not at this cost point and if your upgrading from a Noctua 9 or 12 you can reuse the fans with all the extras that come in the kit here.
5.0 out of 5 stars Its HUGE.. and its POWERFUL... AND its Quiet..I built my machine about 3 months ago.. but noticed while the NH-9DL did a good job with the i7-9700K. If I wanted to overclock, it got a bit toasty and unstable. So I looked at a AIO, and after seeing LinusTechTips review of the D15 decided to go with it.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
A few things I wondered and soon found out:
#1 - I have 64GB of ram and noticed the D15 was a bit large, but figured give it a try. As you can see it clears the Ram, BUT didn't clear the other heat spreader on the MB.. ( NOCTUA did say that the second fan may not fit.. )
#2 - Although the other fan did not fit exactly where it needed it DID fit in the case about an 1" away from the fins.. and was a big improvement over the original case fan and was close to the intended location.
#3 - If curious, YES the original motherboard mount for the NH-9D does work on the new fan so saved me that time and made install even easier.
#4 - BONUS the 9D fan with the 15D springs FIT where the 15D Could Not !! So it was like having 3 fans on the cooler ;)
#5 - ANOTHER BONUS - They give a number of extension cables for the Fans.. So I was able to mount the fans and get them all power.
After doing all that.. I went and got to overclocking.. and stress testing.. I ran Cinebench R20, and custom set it to have 256 render threads to really stress the chip. I then ran them back to back to back until the chip wouldnt get any hotter.. ( an average of 6 times ).
As you can see, the results speak for themselves.
I went from :
89 degrees C when stress testing it in Default settings...
to
64 degrees MAX when stress testing it WHILE IT WAS OVERCLOCKED !!
I was MORE stable overclocked.. ! WOW and WOW and WOW.. Noctua hit it out of the park..
As for how loud it is.. it is a LITTLE louder than just the 9D.. but I can't tell you exactly how much as its not a lot.
UPDATE:
I downloaded OCCT and ran its burnin test, and got to 75C after minutes of maxing everything. The amazing thing is anytime it got off the overclocking settings the CPU dropped back to 35C in a matter of seconds. So unless your both overclocked to 5.1MGZ AND using a LOT of hardcore video or 3D Graphic editing for hours, I think the D15 will keep your system supercool.
I personally overclock for gaming, and I DO BIM and 3D Scanning, so I have to process GB size 3D Point clouds, and convert them to Mesh.. THAT does force my CPU to run 100% for a hour to process. BUT even then I never saw higher than 70 and was rock stable the whole time.
So I guess what I am saying is custom water cooling MAY do a tad better, but HIGHLY doubt a AIO could do any better at all, and especially not at this cost point and if your upgrading from a Noctua 9 or 12 you can reuse the fans with all the extras that come in the kit here.
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019First off, this cooler is a fantastic piece of equipment. You can tell the quality is top notch, from the fin design, to finish, to mounting bracket, to the CPU mounting surface.
However, there a couple of "minor" issues:
- Listed as 165mm of clearance required, but this doesn't count the front 140mm fan. Depending on your RAM height, you could easily need 180 to 200mm of total CPU cooler clearance to allow the extra fan to be mounted. I'm currently using this cooler in a Fractal Design Define C, so I'm running with only the middle fan
- 140mm fan is not as quiet as I'd hoped considering Noctuas reputation. Once I go over a 60% duty cycle, you start to hear the fan motor/bearings pretty audibly. However, it is basically silent under 50% duty cycle.
- The top of the fan just has a serial number on it, which isn't the most attractive thing. The Noctua label is on the side with the wire, which I wanted to face down so you don't see it.
However, I still give the product 5 overall starts. I mean, it's one of the best coolers out there both in terms of performance and moutning system. I wish all Tower Coolers mounted this easily.
Regarding temperatures, it keeps my Ryzen 3700X in the 70C to 78C range under extended Prime 95 load in a 24C room in the Fractal Design Define C case. This is with Noctura 120mm case fans. (2 front, 2 top, 1 rear) At it's stabilize maximums, along with a GTX 1070 running Furmark, it achieves this temperature range while all the fans being around a 60% duty cycle, never needing to kick into their 80C+ aggressive fan curve area. That being said, this case is configured for silence not maximum cooling, so other cases would likely do better.
In normal day to day operation, it tends to hover the 40C to 60C area. Still getting used to tweaking the Ryzen 3000 settings, as it has aggressive voltage spikes and boosts by default, so I stabilized fan curves until it gets over 70C to prevent random rev ups. But I digress.
Overall, this is a fantastic cooler and I would buy it again.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseYou cant go wrong with one of these, not only does Noctua have excellent customer support if something goes wrong, they stand behind their products. This thing is BEAUTIFUL in my PC, i dont mind that its larger, in fact I think it adds a more unique/pleasant look than a normal AIO cooler would. Out performs any name brand liquid cooling and its quiet.
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Antonio Ribeiro de OliveiraReviewed in Brazil on December 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars É grande. Tem que ser para uma placa que tenha espaço.
Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseMuito bom, silencioso.
- Chris SullivanReviewed in Canada on December 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install, keeps CPU very cool
Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseI was surprised to see my CPU (12900K) at room temperature after power up, and it stayed there. On my other computer with the same CPU but a different cooler the CPU warms up even when not doing much but not with this one.
The only way to install the cooler (properly) on my MSI Pro 790 Max Wi-Fi motherboard was blowing front to back, which is typical. My ASUS Pro-Art Z690 is the same way, although it has a slightly smaller cooler. With a bottom to top orientation the pipes get in the way of the memory DIMMs. Even so, the fan on the memory side sits on top of the A2 DIMM, although it does not force it to offset from the radiator by much. I have a decent size case (Fractal Meshify 2) and there is about 3/8" clearance to the left side of the case. If you are considering this fan make sure you have sufficient clearance. My DIMMs are RGB so maybe a bit higher than standard but they were the best Cyber Monday deal at the time.
As there are two fans, I connected one to the CPU fan header and the other to the liquid cooler fan header. You can go into the BIOS and easily adjust the second one to the same settings as the CPU fan header on my motherboard, rather than the liquid cooler fan settings.
The fan is big and heavy so would need to be removed if transporting the case anywhere. Having said that I would not be afraid to do a remove and replace with this fan (I've already done one) whether for transport or to redo the thermal grease from time to time. Just make sure you follow the instructions to take turns to tighten/loosen the screws a bit at a time to keep the tension balanced between the two.
I'm not a gamer so I'm not pushing things to the limit, but so far I'm impressed with the quality and performance. Also I installed it upside-down which makes no difference except that the label is upside-down. Next time I remove it I will reinstall it right-side up, making sure I re-orient the fans, which should always be blowing through the radiator towards the back of the case.
Chris Sullivan
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2024
The only way to install the cooler (properly) on my MSI Pro 790 Max Wi-Fi motherboard was blowing front to back, which is typical. My ASUS Pro-Art Z690 is the same way, although it has a slightly smaller cooler. With a bottom to top orientation the pipes get in the way of the memory DIMMs. Even so, the fan on the memory side sits on top of the A2 DIMM, although it does not force it to offset from the radiator by much. I have a decent size case (Fractal Meshify 2) and there is about 3/8" clearance to the left side of the case. If you are considering this fan make sure you have sufficient clearance. My DIMMs are RGB so maybe a bit higher than standard but they were the best Cyber Monday deal at the time.
As there are two fans, I connected one to the CPU fan header and the other to the liquid cooler fan header. You can go into the BIOS and easily adjust the second one to the same settings as the CPU fan header on my motherboard, rather than the liquid cooler fan settings.
The fan is big and heavy so would need to be removed if transporting the case anywhere. Having said that I would not be afraid to do a remove and replace with this fan (I've already done one) whether for transport or to redo the thermal grease from time to time. Just make sure you follow the instructions to take turns to tighten/loosen the screws a bit at a time to keep the tension balanced between the two.
I'm not a gamer so I'm not pushing things to the limit, but so far I'm impressed with the quality and performance. Also I installed it upside-down which makes no difference except that the label is upside-down. Next time I remove it I will reinstall it right-side up, making sure I re-orient the fans, which should always be blowing through the radiator towards the back of the case.
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Fernando CobosReviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso, de calidad, eficiente y silencioso.
Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseSe ve imponente dentro del gabinete, los materiales de construcción (desde que lo sacas de la caja) se notan muy premium. La temperaturas son increíblemente buenas para ser de aire, hice la prueba con mi i7-8700 que es bien calientito (sin delid ni nada extraño) y la máxima que alcanza es 67° con mucho estrés. Hice una prueba con todos los ventiladores totalmente apagados (de la CPU y la caja) y con el test de CPU-Z alcanza 98 grados después de casi 10 minutos.
Los ventiladores apenas se escuchan, en funcionamiento normal se escucha mas el disco duro que tengo instalado que los fans.
Pros:
- Buenas temperaturas, incluso con ventiladores totalmente apagados.
- La instalación del bloque de metal y sus anclajes es súper sencilla, el mas sencillo que he probado.
- El nivel de ruido es ridículo, y los fans pueden girar muy despacio cuando no se necesiten.
- La calidad, el empaque, y los accesorios incluidos.
- Ya trae los anclajes para LGA-1700.
Contras:
- Los fans son un poco complicados de poner y quitar, ademas, si no eres cuidadoso puede quedar mas alto de un lado y verse mal.
- Incluye una pasta NT-H1 de 3.5g, no es mala pero podría ser mejor, sugiero comprar una Kryonaut o una NT-H2.
- Incluso con mis RAM Corsair LPX de 35mm el primer ventilador queda un poco "salido", lo cual no se ve muy estético que digamos.
Conclusión: Recomendado, la mejor refrigeración por aire que he probado y mejor que muchas liquidas, pero sin sus complicaciones.
Fernando Cobos
Reviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2021
Los ventiladores apenas se escuchan, en funcionamiento normal se escucha mas el disco duro que tengo instalado que los fans.
Pros:
- Buenas temperaturas, incluso con ventiladores totalmente apagados.
- La instalación del bloque de metal y sus anclajes es súper sencilla, el mas sencillo que he probado.
- El nivel de ruido es ridículo, y los fans pueden girar muy despacio cuando no se necesiten.
- La calidad, el empaque, y los accesorios incluidos.
- Ya trae los anclajes para LGA-1700.
Contras:
- Los fans son un poco complicados de poner y quitar, ademas, si no eres cuidadoso puede quedar mas alto de un lado y verse mal.
- Incluye una pasta NT-H1 de 3.5g, no es mala pero podría ser mejor, sugiero comprar una Kryonaut o una NT-H2.
- Incluso con mis RAM Corsair LPX de 35mm el primer ventilador queda un poco "salido", lo cual no se ve muy estético que digamos.
Conclusión: Recomendado, la mejor refrigeración por aire que he probado y mejor que muchas liquidas, pero sin sus complicaciones.
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ReviewerReviewed in France on December 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ventirad
Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseLe Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black est un excellent ventirad CPU pour ceux qui cherchent à refroidir efficacement leur processeur. Avec ses deux grands ventilateurs de 140 mm et son design à double tour, il offre des performances de refroidissement impressionnantes, parfaites pour les configurations exigeantes ou pour l'overclocking.
Le modèle chromax.black apporte une finition noire élégante qui s'intègre facilement dans des PC modernes. En plus d’être efficace, il est aussi très silencieux, ce qui est appréciable si vous voulez un ordinateur performant mais discret.
Attention cependant, il est assez grand. Assurez-vous que votre boîtier a assez de place et que vos barrettes de RAM ne sont pas trop hautes. Côté prix, il est un peu cher pour un ventirad, mais la qualité Noctua et les performances en valent largement la peine. Si vous voulez du solide et du fiable, c’est un excellent choix !
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Agostino P.Reviewed in Italy on November 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Un gigante silenzioso per domare il calore!
Style: CoolerVerified PurchaseSe cercate il meglio in termini di raffreddamento ad aria per la vostra CPU, il Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black è la risposta. Questo dissipatore a doppia torre è un vero e proprio mostro di efficienza, capace di domare anche le CPU più calde mantenendo un'incredibile silenziosità.
Prestazioni eccezionali:
* Doppia torre con 6 heatpipe: Il design a doppia torre con 6 heatpipe in rame garantisce una superficie di dissipazione enorme, per un trasferimento di calore ottimale.
* Due ventole NF-A15 da 140mm: Le ventole Noctua NF-A15 sono rinomate per la loro silenziosità e le elevate prestazioni. Il flusso d'aria generato è in grado di raffreddare efficacemente la CPU anche sotto carico elevato.
* Compatibilità: Supporta un'ampia gamma di socket Intel e AMD, garantendo la compatibilità con la maggior parte dei sistemi.
* Installazione semplice: Il sistema di montaggio SecuFirm2™ è facile da usare e assicura una pressione uniforme sulla CPU.
Silenziosità assoluta:
Uno degli aspetti che mi ha colpito maggiormente di questo dissipatore è la sua silenziosità. Anche sotto carico elevato, le ventole rimangono incredibilmente silenziose, garantendo un'esperienza d'uso confortevole.
Design elegante:
La versione chromax.black con la sua finitura nera opaca si integra perfettamente con qualsiasi build, aggiungendo un tocco di classe al vostro PC.
Consigliato a:
* Overclocker: Per spingere la CPU al limite senza preoccuparsi delle temperature.
* Appassionati di silenzio: Per un PC silenzioso anche durante le sessioni di gioco più intense.
* Utenti esigenti: Per chi cerca il massimo delle prestazioni e dell'affidabilità.
* Chiunque desideri un dissipatore di alta qualità con un design accattivante.
In conclusione:
Il Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black è un dissipatore eccezionale che offre prestazioni di raffreddamento al top, silenziosità assoluta e un design elegante. Un investimento che vale ogni centesimo per chi cerca il meglio per la propria CPU. 5 stelle meritatissime!