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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Main specs
Featuresfor CPU
Product typeair cooler
Air flow directionsideways (dispersion)
Double-tower
Max. TDP220 W
Fan
Number of fans2
Fan size140 mm / NF-A15 HS-PWM /
Fan thickness25 mm
Bearingmagnetic centring / SSO2 /
Min. RPM300 rpm
Max. RPM1500 rpm
Speed controllerauto (PWM)
Max. air flow82.43 CFM / 140.2 m³/hour /
MTBF150 K hours
replaceable
Min noise level19 dB
Noise level25 dB
Power source4-pin
Radiator
Heat pipes6
Heatpipe contactindirect
Heatsink materialaluminium / copper
Plate materialnickel-plated copper
RAM space32 mm
SocketAMD AM4
AMD AM5
Intel 1150
Intel 1155/1156
Intel 2011 / 2011 v3
Intel 2066
Intel 1151 / 1151 v2
Intel 1200
Intel 1700 / 1851
General
Mount typebilateral (backplate)
Manufacturer's warranty6 years
Dimensions150x161x165 mm
Height165 mm
Weight1320 g
Official Websitenoctua.at
Added to E-CatalogOctober 2019
Convenient mounting on the motherboard. Two very quiet 14 cm fans. Reducing resistors. Screwdriver included.
Not compatible with AMD TR4 socket.

The Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black is a quiet and high-performance air CPU cooler that is part of Noctua's specialized line of tower super-coolers. It is a successor to the highly popular Noctua NH-D15 model featuring an unusual for the company matte black heatsink and equally black fans. It is positioned as a high-end model for 2019, aimed at experienced users and owners of extremely powerful processors that cannot be adequately cooled by simpler tower coolers.

It is designed for cooling both standard and high-end Intel/AMD processors in both normal and overclocked modes. Equipped with all the mounts for installation with all popular types of processor sockets (Intel 1150/1155/1156/1200/1700 and AMD AM4/AM5). Heat dissipation is achieved through a dual-tower heatsink design, consisting of 45 plates soldered to the tubes with a 2 mm gap.

The total calculated area amounts to an impressive 12600 cm², allowing the dissipation of approximately 220 W of heat from the processor. Two 140-mm Noctua NF-A15 PWM fans with seven-blade impellers are used for silent air dissipation. With PWM control, their speed can vary between 300 to 1500 RPM. Both fans feature Noctua's proprietary SSO2 bearings, which are durable hydrodynamic friction units with magnetic self-stabilization. These are high-quality, long-lasting, and quiet bearings that minimize noise levels even at maximum continuous operation. Finally, it's important to note the large dimensions (height 165 mm) and significant weight (1320 g) of the device, which is crucial to consider when installing in compact PCs and complex systems with a large number of components.

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black is a highly reliable air cooler, particularly favored by users who prefer air cooling over water cooling due to concerns about leaks. It is especially suitable for powerful processors like the RYZEN 9, offering a robust cooling solution without the risk of water damage. The cooler is praised for its excellent cooling performance, although some users note that its large size may require careful consideration of case dimensions. Additionally, the design could benefit from a white version for aesthetic variety. A common feedback is that the first cooler should be smaller in diameter to accommodate RAM with heatsinks, suggesting the need for low-profile RAM or adjustments. Despite these minor issues, the NH-D15 chromax.black remains a top choice for those who value performance and reliability over flashy features.
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If you choose air cooling, then only NOCTUA, even with a markup.
12 December 2023 
The best cooler for air cooling enthusiasts. A serious item for those who respect their money and components, and don't chase after colorful lights and illumination.
What I liked the most is that it eased all worries about leaks. Personally, I'm not a fan of water cooling. So, with my powerful RYZEN 9 processor, the choice was really limited. Either BEQUIET or NOCTUA. If you carefully read the reviews about both, there won't be any doubts. This thing is reliable and it works. What else do you need when you have other expensive components..? (certainly not water tubes and flooding)
In fact, there aren't any. However, if you are being very picky, perhaps from an aesthetic point of view, it would be nice for NOCTUA to also create a white version. Be sure to carefully check the case dimensions, as the cooler is really not small.
Peter Burykuse Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black few months
Everything is fine. But they don't read the reviews about their AIOs and don't listen to the consumer.
11 December 2020 
Again the same old story. The first cooler needs to be made smaller in diameter so that the RAM with a heatsink fits easily. Otherwise, you have to look for low-profile ones or install the green PCB.
Cools well.
The first cooler needs to be smaller in diameter. Not all RAM fits.
Black “Games” Markuse Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black less than month
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Darker than the night

Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black is an upgraded version of one of the most efficient CPU air coolers (16.5 cm high, 1.3 kg weight). Compared to the previous "light" version, it compares favorably with its elegant black colour and the guaranteed presence of a mount for the AMD AM4 socket in the kit. The compact Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black tower boasts the same innovations.

two towers

The design of the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black is double-towered: six copper heat pipes connect two arrays of aluminium fins. The bottom fins are smaller than the top ones, thus making room for RAM with tall heatsinks. But one of the two bundled fans can still conflict with the RAM, so we recommend limiting yourself to low-radiator or no-radiator modules at all.

mirror shine

With the Noctua NH-D15 processor, chromax.black contacts through an intermediary plate, polished to a mirror finish. The cooler comes with a tube of branded Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste, famous for one of the highest thermal conductivity on the market. A Y-splitter is also provided to connect two fans to one 4-pin motherboard header, and a pair of LNA resistors to reduce rotational speed and, as a result, noise. And already a traditional screwdriver included.

double airflow

Fourteen centimeter turntables are called Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black and operate at speeds from 300 to 1500 rpm (up to 1200 rpm when using an LNA adapter). The noise level even at maximum speed does not exceed a moderate 25 dB. The Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black deserves special praise for, in our opinion, the most convenient motherboard mount among all cooler manufacturers — SecuFirm2. In addition to the aforementioned AMD AM4 platform, it is compatible with AM3+, Intel LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2011-v3, LGA2066, and more. Only highly specialized AMD Threadripper TR4 processors are not supported, but they require a cooler with a much wider soleplate.