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Noctua NH D15 Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF A15 PWM 140mm Fans Brown
Last Updated: March 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Cooling
82cooling, cpu, noctua, water cooling, liquid
+98%
-2%
" ... But it produces such efficient cooling at the lowest decibels possible. ... Best cpu fan you can get outside of water coolers. ... "
" ... Better than water cooling which is just a gimmick ... "
" ... Thinking about water cooling? ... This thing runs 15 to 20 degrees cooler than my previous water cooling system, with the added bonus that there can be absolutely no possibility of any liquid leaking out and killing my $1400 graphics card, obviously, because there isn't any water in it to start with ... "
" ... From the Stock to water cooling AIO and Custom. ... I never thought air cooling would work this well and figured liquid cooling was my best choice to consistently high CPU temps given the demand I have my CPU running at. ... - This thing is just HUGE The size, the cooling capability, the airflow . ... "
" ... cools my processor like a monster. ... "
" ... A cooler thay can best most AIO liquid coolers, and can give even really expensive ones a run for their money. ... "
" ... This cooler is huge. ... "
" ... I had a next x61 liquid cooler and I get much better temps with this cooler ... "
Overall performance
26i7, i7 4790k, i7 7700k, overclocked, h80i
+100%
" ... Quieter than expected on fx-8320 cpu. ... "
" ... The performance is outstanding. ... "
" ... It's huge but it gets the job done. ... My cpu runs very cool 24/7. ... "
" ... - Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75820K ... I went through 2 heat sinks on my Intel i7. ... "
" ... I'm not really sure, but suffice it to say, you can achieve D15 performance without some of the hassles of the D15. ... "
" ... I bought the Corsair H80i. ... I recommend this to anyone who is not trying to liquid cool their processor. ... "
" ... Nearly silent at max fan speed. ... "
" ... I have always used the CPU stock fans in my computer builds but that is now something I not going to do anymore. ... "
Sound Quality
22fans, noise, silent, d15, cooler
+95%
-5%
" ... they really are whisper quiet. ... "
" ... Excellent performance and very low noise. ... "
" ... Despite its over-the-top look, the fan is basically silent. ... "
" ... but also so very quiet. ... "
" ... The thing is super quiet too. ... "
" ... The Noctua NH-D15 is so quiet and that's without even using the included noise reduction cables that are supposed to allow the fans to run quieter. ... "
" ... So very quiet. ... "
" ... Their stuff is really quiet. ... "
Setup
21instructions, install, super easy, easy to follow, mins
+100%
" ... The good: Easy installation. ... "
" ... The installation instructions were simple and easy to follow. ... "
" ... I have assembled two systems with these and will continue to do so. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... The instructions were very easy to follow and it even included a Phillips head tool to install the heatsink. ... "
" ... The install went great and the package included everything I needed. ... "
" ... Installation was a breeze, They suggest removing the motherboard from the case which i scoffed at. ... Total time of installation was less then 10 mins. ... "
" ... All tools were included for a smooth install. ... "
Fit
18fan, case, size, star, heatsink
+78%
-22%
" ... It fit like a charm! ... "
" ... I used the Corsair SP120 fans in push/pull. ... "
" ... Although i knew it would be a tight fit the bottom plate went in VERY easy. ... -They attach the middle fan in place. ... It's not hard but I do not have the smallest hands in the world and the tension loaded clips are tough to get a good grip in a tight space (my case and hands aren't compatible) This is a very small annoyance and not enough for me to knock a full star off.maybe just a 1/4 star. ... "
" ... Even in my system it is quite a close fit near the ram, but it does fit ok. ... "
" ... The mounting kit for this is far better in my opinion, it feels solid and needs to be to hold the heatsink in place. ... "
" ... It does require a full size case. ... "
" ... It is a big cooler so be sure it will fit your build. ... "
" ... It was a perfect fit as far as height goes. ... "
Build Quality
14metal, make sure, fans, d15, build quality
+71%
-29%
" ... Make sure your case will fit this. ... "
" ... High quality piece and I have no complaints. ... "
" ... but the mounting system is sturdy enough to handle things. ... "
" ... Although i knew it would be a tight fit the bottom plate went in VERY easy. ... It's not hard but I do not have the smallest hands in the world and the tension loaded clips are tough to get a good grip in a tight space (my case and hands aren't compatible) This is a very small annoyance and not enough for me to knock a full star off.maybe just a 1/4 star. ... "
" ... Seriously, it's not often i am impressed by any PC product whatsoever, but this is seriously high quality, really nice quality metal craftsmanship, totally silent fans because they are larger 140 mm ones and don't need such a high RPM. ... "
" ... The mounting kit for this is far better in my opinion, it feels solid and needs to be to hold the heatsink in place. ... "
" ... Make sure your case is big enough. ... "
" ... It is a big cooler so be sure it will fit your build. ... "
Design
12colors, build quality, tan, might, looks great
+83%
-17%
" ... I look forward to owning more of your products in the future. ... "
" ... look no further! ... "
" ... Looks great in person, performs great too. ... "
" ... -If your into looking in your case(i'm not) you might not like the colors of the Fan's They are Tan/Beige and Brown. ... "
" ... -If your into looking in your case(i'm not) you might not like the colors of the Fan's They are Tan/Beige and Brown. ... "
" ... It is a big cooler so be sure it will fit your build. ... "
" ... Looked complex, given how big it was. ... "
" ... the design is so simple you can literally see through it. ... "
Gaming
10gigabyte, cpu, c, temp, playing games
+90%
-10%
" ... It strikes the "Thermalright" effect from the early 2000's, for older-school PC builders out there. ... "
" ... I streamed, ran two different games at the same time . ... "
" ... Keeps the CPU as cool as I need it for gaming. ... "
" ... A few days ago I turned on my computer and started gaming. ... "
" ... Motherboard : Gigabyte Z270x Ultra Gaming. ... "
" ... Gaming on pubg I was able to maintain 71C at max. ... "
" ... Gaming: 76°C/78°C ... Gaming: 62°C/64°C ... "
" ... Gaming: 76°C/78°C ... Gaming: 62°C/64°C ... "
Price
8worth every penny, definitely worth, bucks, worth, pricey
+100%
" ... Could buy them as well separately but I say why spend the extra few bucks when you've already spent a lot of bucks on your PC. ... "
" ... I rarely write reviews but have to recommend this as it is worth every penny. ... "
" ... Good buy imho. ... "
" ... Worth the money spent and I am throwing away the stock fan. ... "
" ... Best value for your money. ... "
" ... A little pricey, but it was definitely worth every penny. ... "
Storage
7space, height, case, slots, size
+86%
-14%
" ... Won't build a full sized ATX comp without one. ... "
" ... I have a large case, so this fit inside of it pretty easy. ... "
" ... Great alternative to liquid cooling at the cost of space. ... "
" ... Highly recommended as long as you have room for it - this thing is huge and you'll need a deep case to accommodate it. ... "
" ... It was a perfect fit as far as height goes. ... "
" ... Hope you have the space. ... "
Memory
6cooler, tall, ripjaws, ram sticks, memory
+100%
" ... The memory is Gskill ripjaws. ... "
" ... -Corsair Vengeance LPX ... "
" ... The cooler has indents to help leave space for your ram. ... "
" ... The bottom part of the cooler is specifically shaped to allow for tall RAM sticks under it. ... "
" ... The U14S has infinite RAM compatibility on both sides, making it easier to work on your computer and allowing you to use any RAM you like. ... "
" ... the fans are location and position adjustable so i was able to accommodate the height of my RAM ... "
Ease of Use
5install, easy to install, mounting, instructions, installation
+100%
" ... The setup was super easy. ... "
" ... Easy to install, and the mounting design is well done, and very sturdy. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... On top of this, it's harder to install, and in practical terms, both are virtually silent anyway. ... "
Volume
5ways, silent, normal, make sure, louder
+80%
-20%
" ... Make sure you have enough room. ... "
" ... Not any more, I hear whisper quiet operation. ... "
" ... It is ever so slightly behind the D15, and a little louder, but in some ways it's more, and in some ways it's less, compatible. ... "
" ... It's super quiet, and it's BIG. ... "
Delivery
5well, damaged, came, arrived, arrive
+100%
" ... arrived and working ... "
" ... Very quick shipping. ... "
" ... Great job shipping and the product is excellent. ... "
" ... The package came well packed and intact and on time. ... "
" ... This thing screams quality, even in the packaging, it's so well packaged there's no way it could ever arrive damaged that's for sure. ... "
Capacity
4make sure, like, enough room
+100%
" ... Make sure you have enough room. ... "
" ... If you have the room, would recommend it! ... "
" ... Like having my own airplane in the comfort of my office. ... "
" ... Does take up a lot of room. ... "
Product Reliability
4cpu, corsair, pump, h100i, d15s
+75%
-25%
" ... It is so quiet, at times I have to look in my case to make sure it's still working. ... "
" ... Then finally I made a selection to this and system is still running >4 days with full cpu usage. ... "
" ... This is my second one in 4 years, 2 PC's ... "
Heating
4hot, heat sink, gpu, worth, work
+100%
" ... This heat sink is gigantic. ... "
" ... A perfect heat sink for a 150W+ TDP processor and a small chassis. ... "
" ... The D15S comes with only a single fan, but it moves the heat sink away from the GPU, making it easier to work on the computer and clearing the GPU on smaller motherboards. ... Perhaps they are less affected by the heat coming off of the GPU. ... "
" ... I'm using with a Ryzen 1700 on a hot country. ... "
Size
4size, make sure, large, fits, larger
+100%
" ... If you have a small case, steer clear of this. ... "
" ... I have a large case, so this fit inside of it pretty easy. ... "
" ... It does require a full size case. ... "
" ... I used them in a larger server build that sits next to my desk ... "
Controls
3get, fan, close, able
+100%
" ... It's true that the Reeven Okeanos can keep up with it, and the Silver Arrow IB-E Extreme can even surpass it, but in the real world, owners won't put up with coolers that loud. ... "
" ... The side panel fits fine but you wont get a fan on the side panel. ... "
" ... I'm able to close the main side panel without any issues. ... "
Color
3tan, brown, might, like, fans
+100%
" ... -If your into looking in your case(i'm not) you might not like the colors of the Fan's They are Tan/Beige and Brown. ... I don't have a window in my side nor do i care about RGB so i can handle the colors. ... "
" ... -If your into looking in your case(i'm not) you might not like the colors of the Fan's They are Tan/Beige and Brown. ... I don't have a window in my side nor do i care about RGB so i can handle the colors. ... "
Water Usage
3cooler, want, performance, best, aio
+100%
" ... and it gives any water cooler a run for its money. ... "
" ... Cheaper and cooler than an AIO and easier than custom water. ... "
" ... If you don't care how it looks and want the best performance without the hassle of water, this is it. ... "
Comfort
3star, fan, tight, space, place
+100%
" ... It's not hard but I do not have the smallest hands in the world and the tension loaded clips are tough to get a good grip in a tight space (my case and hands aren't compatible) This is a very small annoyance and not enough for me to knock a full star off.maybe just a 1/4 star. ... "
" ... It's not hard but I do not have the smallest hands in the world and the tension loaded clips are tough to get a good grip in a tight space (my case and hands aren't compatible) This is a very small annoyance and not enough for me to knock a full star off.maybe just a 1/4 star. ... "
" ... Hands down, best cpu fan you can get. ... "
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