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NH-D15 chromax.black SPECIFICATIONS VIDEOS Reviews Service ACCESSORIES Buy 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, Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year manufacturer’s 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. / Details Award-winning NH-D15 coolerTens of thousands of enthusiast users all over the world swear by the NH-D15’s 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 designThe 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. Colour-customisableUsing 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 designAs compared to conventional single tower heatinks, 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. Widened fin stack and expanded heatpipe layoutCompared to the NH-D14, the NH-D15's 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's superior efficiency. High RAM compatibility in single fan modeThanks to its recessed lower fins, the NH-D15 provides 66mm 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. Dual NF-A15 140mm fansThe 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. PWM support and Low-Noise AdaptorsThe 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 coolingExtending below the fin-stacks, the large NF-A15 fans not only contribute to the NH-D15's 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 systemNoctua's SecuFirm2™ mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and easy installation. Supporting Intel LGA1851, LGA1700 (since 2021), LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) and, as well as AMD AM4 and AM5 (since 2019), the SecuFirm2™ mounting included with the NH-D15 is straightforward to install, provides perfect contact pressure and will stand the test of time even under heavy use. Offset mounting option for AMD AM5The NH-D15 chromax.black includes Noctua’s offset mounting bars for AM5 that make it possible to install the cooler shifted towards the south side of the socket by 7mm, thereby achieving better contact quality right above the CCD(s). This improved contact exactly at the processor’s hotspot can significantly reduce CPU temperatures with typical improvements in the range of 1-3°C. Compatibility with past and future socketsThanks to Noctua’s 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 compoundNoctua’s 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 finsWith 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’s fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee a superior thermal interface that doesn’t deteriorate even after many years of usage. 6-year manufacturer’s warrantyNoctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A15's feature an MTTF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-D15 package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty.*In chassis with more than 168mm CPU cooler clearance, the front fan can be moved upwards to make room for memory modules taller than 32mm. See all 54 reviews for this product Cooler Specification Socket compatibility Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 & AMD AM4, AM5 (Current socket compatibility applies to all coolers purchased since Q4 2021. For older coolers, please refer to this chart.) 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 NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
NA-YC1 4-pin PWM splitter 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 m³/h Max. airflow with L.N.A. 115,5 m³/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 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION SHEETS (PDF) FAQs CPU Compatibility Case Compatibility RAM COMPATIBILITY Motherboard Compatibility Installation Manual (PDF) Information Sheet (PDF) When modern CPUs use their turbo modes, they can (depending on the configuration of the UEFI BIOS) dissipate much more heat than indicated by the manufacturer’s TDP (Thermal Design Power) specification. Just like manual overclocking, this puts higher demands on the cooling solution. Our CPU compatibility list helps you to choose the cooler model that is best suited for a given CPU and your individual requirements as far as turbo and overclocking headroom are concerned. We classify our coolers according to the following categories: best turbo/overclocking headroom medium turbo/overclocking headroom low turbo/overclocking headroom compatible without turbo/overclocking headroom compatible with certain restrictions (see comment) incompatible (see comment)
For further information on CPUs exceeding their TDP ratings and how to configure the UEFI BIOS in order to avoid excessively high temperatures, please see this FAQ.
Please also see our general buying guide, motherboard compatibility list and FAQs for further help on how to select the best cooler for your configuration.
Can't find the CPU you're looking for? Please don't hesitate to contact our support team at support@noctua.at in order to obtain compatibility information for CPUs that aren't listed here.
Compatible with Noctua NH-D15, NH-D15S and NH-D15 SE-AM4 heatsinks
Ideal for matching with Noctua’s industrialPPC or chromax line fans and anti-vibration pads
NA-HC4 chromax.black
chromax.black edition heatsink covers
Compatible with Noctua NH-D15, NH-D15S and NH-D15 SE-AM4 heatsinks
Ideal for matching with Noctua’s industrialPPC or chromax line fans and anti-vibration pads
NA-HC4 chromax.white
chromax.white edition heatsink covers
Compatible with Noctua NH-D15, NH-D15S and NH-D15 SE-AM4 heatsinks
Ideal for matching with Noctua’s industrialPPC or chromax line fans and anti-vibration pads
NA-SAVP3 chromax.black
Anti-vibration pads for NF-A15 series
chromax.black edition
NA-SAVP3 chromax.blue
Anti-vibration pads for NF-A15 series
chromax.blue edition
NA-SAVP3 chromax.green
Anti-vibration pads for NF-A15 series
chromax.green edition
NA-SAVP3 chromax.red
Anti-vibration pads for NF-A15 series
chromax.red edition
NA-SAVP3 chromax.white
Anti-vibration pads for NF-A15 series
chromax.white edition
NA-SAVP3 chromax.yellow
Anti-vibration pads for NF-A15 series
chromax.yellow edition
NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black.swap
140x150x25mm, round frame
4-pin PWM, 1500rpm max.
chromax.black.swap edition
NT-H2 10g
Further improved second generation of the award-winning NT-H1 with even better thermal performance
Not electrically conductive and non-corroding
Excellent long-term stability (usage time on the CPU up to 5 years)
10g pack for around 9-60 applications (depending on CPU size, e.g. ~9 applications for TR4, ~60 for LGA1151)
NT-H2 3.5g
Further improved second generation of the award-winning NT-H1 with even better thermal performance
Not electrically conductive and non-corroding
Excellent long-term stability (usage time on the CPU up to 5 years)
3.5g pack for around 3-20 applications (depending on CPU size, e.g. ~3 applications for TR4, ~20 for LGA1151)
NA-SCW1
Cleaning wipes for removing thermal compounds such as Noctua NT-H2 and NT-H1
Ideal for cleaning the contact surface of the heatsink as well as the heat-spreader of CPUs, GPUs or other chips
Pre-moistened with a custom detergent mixture for easy and efficient cleaning
Large size (15x12cm) is usually enough to clean both the chip and the cooler
Pack contains 20 individually packed wipes
NA-STPG1
Thermal Paste Guard and Cleaning Set for AMD AM5 CPUs
Pack contains 10 individually packed wipes
NM-M1-MP83 chromax.black mounting kit
Torx®-based mounting upgrade kit for Noctua CPU coolers with 83mm mounting pitch
Compatible with the latest AMD Ryzen (AM5 & AM4) and Intel Core sockets (LGA8151, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156)
Offset mounting option for AMD AM5
NM-SD1 Torx® T20 screwdriver included
NM-i20xx Mounting-Kit
The NM-i20xx SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit makes Noctua CPU coolers compatible with Intel's LGA2011 and LGA2066 sockets.
NM-I3 Mounting-Kit
The NM-I3 SecuFirm2™ Mounting-Kit makes Noctua CPU coolers compatible with Intel's LGA775 & LGA1366 sockets.
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