Best Noctua NH D15 Chromax Pure Black CPU Cooler with Intel LGA1700 Socket

The NH-D15 chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua ?ªs 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 ?ªs 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, Noctua ?ªs enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer ?ªs warranty, 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. Award-winning NH-D15 cooler Tens of thousands of enthusiast users all over the world swear by the NH-D15 ?ªs quality and performance. Recommended by more than 200 international hardware websites and magazines, it is renowned for being one of the best high-end coolers on the market. 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 ?ªs right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with other colour schemes. 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. 6 heatpipe dual tower design As compared to conventional single tower heatinks, the NH-D15 ?ªs fine-tuned six heatpipe dual tower design provides more surface area, better heat-distribution and superior airflow efficiency in dual fan mode. Widened fin stack and expanded heatpipe layout Compared to the NH-D14, the NH-D15 ?ªs 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 ?ªs superior efficiency. 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 ?ªs premium class NF-A15 140mm fans. Complying with Noctua ?ªs 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. PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors The NF-A15 premium fans supplied with the NH-D15 support PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard. In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors for even quieter operation. Excellent component cooling Extending below the fin-stacks, the large NF-A15 fans not only contribute to the NH-D15 ?ªs superb CPU cooling capabilities but also provide massive airflow over surrounding motherboard components and heatsinks, thus ensuring excellent component cooling performance. SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system Noctua ?ªs SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) and LGA20xx (LGA2066, LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3), as well as AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+) and FM1, the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-U12S is straightforward to install, provides perfect contact pressure and will stand the test of time even under heavy use. Compatibility with past and future sockets Thanks to Noctua ?ªs SecuFirm ecosystem, the NH-D15 can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets, which makes the NH-D15 a safe long-term investment. NT-H1 thermal compound Noctua ?ªs much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds. Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins With many heatsinks, the fins are press-fitted to the heatpipes. Due to the different thermal expansion coefficients of copper and aluminium, this fit can loosen over years of thermal cycling, which may lead to reduced performance. By contrast, the NH-D15 ?ªs fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee a superior thermal interface that doesn ?ªt deteriorate even after many years of usage. 6-year manufacturer ?ªs warranty Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A15 ?ªs feature an MTTF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-D15 package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer ?ªs warranty. Specification : Socket compatibility Intel LGA1700 (included since Q4 2021, older coolers require NM-i17xx-MP83), LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2066, LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3 (Square ILM) & AMD AM4, AM5 Height (without fan) 160 mm Width (without fan) 150 mm Depth (without fan) 135 mm Weight (without fan) 980 g Height (with fan) 165 mm Width (with fan) 150 mm Depth (with fan) 161 mm Weight (with fan) 1320 g Material Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating NSPR 183 Max. TDP see NSPR Fan compatibility 140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25 Scope of delivery Black NH-D15 heatsink 2x NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black premium fan 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) 4-pin PWM Y-cable NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound Black SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit Noctua Metal Case-Badge Warranty 6 Years FAN Specification Model 2x Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black Bearing SSO2 Max. rotational speed (+/- 10%) 1500 RPM Max. rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1200 RPM Min. rotational speed @ 20% PWM (+/-20%) 300 RPM Max. airflow 140,2 m ?¥_/h Max. airflow with L.N.A. 115,5 m ?¥_/h Max. acoustical noise 24,6 dB(A) Max. acoustical noise with L.N.A. 19,2 dB(A) Voltage range 12 V MTTF > 150.000 h