Testseek.com have collected 395 expert reviews of the Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler and the average rating is 91%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler.
June 2014
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The editors liked
Great build design and quality
Low Noise Adapters included
Design allows utlization of all RAM slots
Excellent Performance
Noctua Mounting System
Two NF-A15 Fans Included
Six Heatpipe Configuration
Memory Cutouts for Clearance
Large Selection of Accessories
Available Colors
High Build Quality
Easy To Mount
Build Quality
Design (Limited Clearance Issues)
Superior Cooling Efficiency (Top CPU Air Cooler In Our Charts)
Dual 140mm 1500RPM Fans
Ability to Add An 3rd Fan
Noise Levels
Excellent cooling performance
Extremely low noise production
Simple
Straightforward installation
Plenty of accessories and adapters to fit any installation
Performance under all operating CPU and fan conditions
Build and machining quality of the cooler
Size compatibility with most motherboard configurations
Fan noise in all tested configuration
Manual quality
Superior design and innovations
Supreme air cooling performance
6 year warranty
Two NFA15 PWM Fans
Accessory bundle
Improved cooling performance over the NHD14
Recessed fin design for taller RAM compatibilty
Acoustics vastly improved
High Quality Materials
Easy to Install
Accessory Bundle
High Performance Fans
Memory Clearance
Top performance
High quality
Quiet work
Compatible with all popular desktop sockets
Compatible with tall memory kits
Amazing performance
Easy installation
So quiet you barely notice it
Best in class air cooling performance
High quality materials and fabrication
Convex nickle platted base ensures very good transference
Includes high performance Noctua NTH1 thermal paste
Free upgrade mounting kit for next gen processors
Ultra Low Noi
Best cooling
Silent in general
Amazing cooling performance
Quality made
Fan can be installed in the front or back
Quite quiet for a large cooler
Excellent built quality
Better RAM clearance for a dualtower type CPU cooler
Good performer
Excellent Packaging
Performance is great
Quiet
Straightforward installation instructions
Comes with extra fan
Superb Performance
Excellent Build Quality
Extremely Quiet Fans
Super Easy installation thanks to the SecuFirm 2
Top-Notch Packaging and Accessories
Six Dual Heatpipe Design
6 Year Warranty/MTBF 150
000 Hours
High RAM Compatibility In Single Fan Mo
Class-leading performance
Very quiet
Memory clearance in single-fan mode
Easy to install
Exceptional build quality
Well-packaged
Excellent accessories bundle
Great performance
Quiet operation
LNA adapters included
No real clearance issues
The editors didn't like
Removal of fan to mount
Fan placement extremely close to GPU slot
Surface area and airflow loss due to memory cutouts
Price (For Some)
Identical Fan Specifications With Normal Models
Slight Increase In CPU Cooler Size
Almost $100 (US) for a CPU air cooler
Size may interfere with other system components
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Price
Limited GPU clearance with our ASUS LGA 2011
Price with cheaper alternatives
Competition from AIO liquid coolers
Fan Color may not appeal to everyone
Nothing worth to mention
A bit pricey when compared to other air heatsinks
May not fit every case due to size
Fan colors won't impress enthusiasts
Requires care in installation
Price comparable to 240mm liquid cooling solutions
Could run into RAM clearance issues
Blocks the first PCI-Express slot
With pushpull
Memory kit clearance is lesser than 64mm depending on the fan placement
Somewhat expensive in comparison with other CPU air coolers
May block certain motherboard's first PCIe x16 slot
Outstanding performance with a very low noise profile, Very easy to install, Works great with only the middle fan fitted, Compatible with tall RAM modules, Premium finish and accessories
Less competitive in price than other similar performing options at the 115x socket level
The cut outs in the fin stacks are designed to accommodate tall RAM modules and fitted to both towers so as to accommodate 2011 socket motherboards where memory slots are located either side of the socket.The 1st PCIE slot is going to be blocked for talle...
Amazing performance, Very quiet, Fits every CPU socket
Extremely large, Very heavy, Expensive
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Published: 2014-05-09, Author: Chad , review by: tweaktown.com
We were huge fans of the original NH-D14 (no pun intended there), but it was once a huge stepping stone in air cooling for the masses of users looking to take an overclock to the next level; without the intrusion of noise that a Sans Ace or Delta fan is ...
Noctua NH-D15 specsHere are the Noctua NH-D15 specs:Intel sockets supported LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2066, LGA2011AMD sockets supported Socket AM4, Socket AM5Dimensions with fans (W x D x H) 150mm x 161mm x 165mmFans 2 x 140mmStated noise 27dBARGB li...
Looks great in black, High-end cooling performance, No superfluous software, Keeps quiet under load, Easy installation and good bundle, Six-year warranty
Sheer size can be an issue, £15 dearer than traditional beige model
The cooling requirements of today's best many-core processors have placed renewed focus on high-quality solutions tasked with keeping temperatures and noise levels under control, while potentially prolonging the lifespan of a typically expensive component...
Published: 2020-02-11, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
How Much Do They Cost?Noctua has never been a “cheap” brand, but they've certainly always been great value for money in my opinion. You pay a bit more, but you get so much quality, a great mounting kit, all of the accessories you could ask for. Of course...
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Published: 2018-06-13, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
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Published: 2018-01-31, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
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