Product on Review: NH-D15
Manufacturer and Sponsor: Noctua
Street Price: £77.95 GBP / $99 USD
Over 4 years ago Noctua introduced a CPU cooler which changed the face of the cooling industry. Their NH-D14, even today is held in high reputation due to its excellent balance of performance and noise. Since then, many have attempted to match the D14’s design and battle their way to the top of the cooling league, and some have managed to succeed. Thankfully, Noctua haven’t been idle, they have been carefully designing a new successor and today, which much anticipation we are to give you our verdict on this new offering.
NH-D15 is set to replace the renowned NH-D14. It utilises a twin-tower design which promises to be bigger and better. Noctua has engineered D15 to have excellent compatibility with tall memory modules – a particular concern for many enthusiasts and system builders. Is D15 a worthy successor to the award-winning D14? Let’s find out.
Noctua on their NH-D15
Built on the basis of the legendary NH-D14 and carrying on its quest for ultimate quiet cooling performance, Noctua’s flagship model NH-D15 is an elite-class dual tower cooler for the highest demands. Its expanded heatpipe layout and two premium grade NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support for automatic speed control allow it to further improve the NH-D14’s award-winning efficiency. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and full 6 years manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-D15 forms a complete premium quality solution that represents a deluxe choice for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts alike.