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Noctua NH-D15

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NH-D15

Released April 2014.1Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 2026Noctua press release, Vienna, April 8th 2014: Noctua today introduced the NH-D15. It will be available by mid-April. The text is a reprint on a forum thread. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Cooler type
Air
Fans
2
Rated TDP
Not available
CPU sockets
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150

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General

Series
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Model numbers
NH-D15, NH-D15 chromax.black4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 20265Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
4716123315360, 90100180001845Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 2026EAN barcode 9010018000184 for the NH-D15 chromax.black.6Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 2026Distributor data sheet NOC-NH-D15, EAN 4716123315360.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026GTIN 9010018000184, model number NH-D15 CH.BK.
Announced
8 April 20141Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 2026Vienna, April 8th 2014.3Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Noctua-NH-D15-CPU-Kuehler-angekuendigt-1116705Read 14 October 2026News of 08.04.2014: Noctua announced the NH-D15 in a press release.
Status
Available4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026QuietPC lists the NH-D15 for sale with the product page on the access date.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Scan lists the chromax.black edition as in stock on the access date.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Noctua NH-D15 G212Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware's review calls the NH-D15 G2 the successor of the NH-D15.13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/noctua-nh-d15-g2-reviewRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer's review calls the NH-D15 G2 a long-awaited successor to the NH-D15.14Press articleheise.de/en/news/Noctua-s-best-CPU-cooler-gets-a-successor-after-10-years-9788774.htmlRead 23 October 2026Heise reports that the NH-D15 G2 replaces the previous NH-D15.
Launch price (US)
From $99.91Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 20262Press articlefuturelooks.com/noctua-nh-d15-reclaim-cpu-cooling-crownRead 14 October 20263Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Noctua-NH-D15-CPU-Kuehler-angekuendigt-1116705Read 14 October 20265Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 20266Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 20267Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/noctua-chladic-cpu-intel-amd-nh-d15-115x-2011-amd-am2-am3-fm2Read 14 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
From €89.91Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 20262Press articlefuturelooks.com/noctua-nh-d15-reclaim-cpu-cooling-crownRead 14 October 20263Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Noctua-NH-D15-CPU-Kuehler-angekuendigt-1116705Read 14 October 20265Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 20266Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 20267Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/noctua-chladic-cpu-intel-amd-nh-d15-115x-2011-amd-am2-am3-fm2Read 14 October 2026
Markets
US, EU1Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 2026USD and EUR suggested retail prices.
Colours
Brown, Black4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 20265Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 20267Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/noctua-chladic-cpu-intel-amd-nh-d15-115x-2011-amd-am2-am3-fm2Read 14 October 2026The listing title calls the standard model brown/silver (hnědá/stříbrná).8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Fan colour black for the chromax.black edition.
Cooler type
Air4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026
Air cooler layout
Dual tower1Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 2026Elite-class dual tower cooler with the fin stack widened from 140 to 150 mm.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Cooler form factor: dual tower.
Rated TDP (claimed)
Not available
Base material
Nickel-plated copper4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026Material: copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints and nickel plating.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Cooler features: nickel-plated copper base and nickel-plated copper heatpipes.10Reviewocinside.de/review/noctua_nh_d15/2Read 14 October 2026Technical data according to the manufacturer, August 2014 review: material bottom nickel coated copper.
Thermal paste
Included1Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 2026Noctua's proven NT-H1 thermal compound is in the package.6Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 2026

Compatibility

CPU sockets
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11504Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026Specification table (a copy of Noctua's): Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156 and AMD AM5, AM4. The table omits LGA2011 and LGA2066, which other copies list, so those two are not stored. LGA1366 and LGA775 need the optional NM-I3 kit and are not stored.5Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 20268Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Socket compatibility 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700, 1851, AM4 and AM5.9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00280162.htmlRead 14 October 2026Chromax.black text: compatible with Intel LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA1200, LGA1700 and AMD AM4, AM5 with the SecuFirm2 system included in the box.
RAM height clearance
32mm4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026Text: 64 mm clearance for tall memory heatsinks in single fan mode. In dual fan mode use standard height RAM up to 32 mm. The front fan can be moved up in cases with more than 165 mm cooler clearance. 32 mm is stored because the field assumes all included fans in their standard position.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Notes 64 mm clearance in single fan mode and standard height RAM up to 32 mm in dual fan mode.
Offset mounting
Not available

Heatsink

Heat pipes
68Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Heatpipes: 6.10Reviewocinside.de/review/noctua_nh_d15/2Read 14 October 2026Heatpipes 6 x 6 mm.11Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 6 heatpipes of 6 mm.
Heat pipe diameter
6mm10Reviewocinside.de/review/noctua_nh_d15/2Read 14 October 2026Heatpipes 6 x 6 mm.11Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 2026
Direct-contact heat pipes
No8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026A base plate carries the heat pipes (nickel-plated copper base), and the pipes are soldered to the fins.10Reviewocinside.de/review/noctua_nh_d15/2Read 14 October 2026The review shows a base plate under the tower and notes that Noctua did not polish the radiator bottom.

Liquid cooling

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Radiator size
Not available
Radiator dimensions
Not available
Radiator material
Not available
Tube length
Not available
Max pump speed
Not available
Pump power connector
Not available
VRM fan
Not available

Fans

Included fans
ModelSize (mm)FansMin speed (rpm)Max speed (rpm)Airflow (CFM)Static pressure (mmH₂O)Noise (claimed) (dB(A))BearingConnector
NF-A15 PWM14023001,50082.52.0824.6SSO or SSO24-pin PWM
Source4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026Fan model two Noctua NF-A15, SSO2 bearing, 1500 RPM (1200 RPM with L.N.A.), minimum 300 RPM (PWM, +/-20%), max airflow 82.5 CFM, max noise 24.6 dB(A). No static pressure is listed. The Noctua table prints the airflow as 140.2 m3/h.5Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 20266Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 2026Copy of Noctua's fan table: model 2x Noctua NF-A15 PWM, SSO2 bearing, 1500 RPM, 1200 RPM with L.N.A., minimum 300 RPM, 140.2 m3/h (82.5 CFM when converted at 1 m3/h = 0.5886 CFM), 24.6 dB(A).7Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/noctua-chladic-cpu-intel-amd-nh-d15-115x-2011-amd-am2-am3-fm2Read 14 October 2026Copy of Noctua's fan table with the airflow printed as 140,2 m3/h and the noise as 24,6 dB(A).8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Chromax.black edition: 2 x 140 mm PWM fans, SSO2 bearing, 1500 rpm, 82.5 CFM, max air pressure 2.08 mm H2O, 24.6 dBA. The standard model's copies list no pressure. Its speed, airflow and noise match, so 2.08 is used for both. Scan also prints a 225 W max TDP, which Noctua's table does not, so it is not stored.
Fans
2

Display and lighting

RGB lighting
No4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026Specification table: RGB No. The table lists no screen.
Lighting standard
Not available
Built-in screen
None4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026
Screen size
Not available
Screen resolution
Not available
Software
Not available
Needs a USB header
Not available

Measured

Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5
Gold11Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 2026Report NCCLR00074 for the Noctua NH-D15, tested on 3 and 4 July 2024. THETA Gold, Air, rated at 30 dB(A) on a Ryzen 9 7900X with the Default mount. It was evaluated under protocol revision 1.8, before Revision 2.0. The report shows no THETA level and no results for Intel LGA1851, so no LGA1851 value is stored. The report does not say which colour edition it tested. Noctua gives the same heatsink and fan figures for both.
Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851
Not available
Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)
10,04211Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 2026Overall Performance 10,042 at 30 dB(A) on a Ryzen 9 7900X (PBO enabled, per the protocol).
Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)
Not available
Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)
32.3dB(A)11Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 202632.3 dB(A) at the 100% fan setting (1466 and 1463 rpm). Hemi-anechoic chamber with a 6 dB(A) noise floor, Bruel & Kjaer 2270 sound analyser, microphone 1 m from the cooler per the protocol.
Thermal tests (measured)
Test CPULoadCPU power (W)Fan settingNoise (dB(A))CPU temperature (°C)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled183.320 dB(A)2095.3
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled185.625 dB(A)2595.3
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled18630 dB(A)3095.3
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled188.5100%32.395.3
Source11Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 2026Cybenetics Cooling Solutions Test Protocol (https://cybenetics.com/data/Cybenetics%20Cooling%20Solutions%20Test%20Protocol_en.pdf), revision 1.8 procedure: ambient held at 25 C and 30% humidity in a climate chamber, open Cooler Master Test Bench, Asus TUF Gaming X670E-Plus, Prime95 Small FFTs for 20 minutes per noise level, at least two sessions averaged. Fans were set to reach each normalized noise level at 1 m, or 100%. CPU power is measured at the EPS connectors. The protocol states Arctic MX-4 paste for all tests. The CPU sits at its 95 C limit in all rows. The report publishes no temperature above ambient.

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width150Height165Depth161mm(5.9 × 6.5 × 6.3 in)4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026Height with fan 165 mm, width with fan 150 mm, depth with fan 161 mm.6Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 20268Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Total dimensions 150 x 165 x 161 mm (WxHxD).11Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 2026Length 161 mm, width 150 mm, height 165 mm, which are the dimensions with fans.
Heatsink dimensions
Width150Height160Depth135mm(5.9 × 6.3 × 5.3 in)5Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15-ch-bkRead 14 October 2026Height without fan 160 mm, width 150 mm, depth 135 mm. The standard model's QuietPC and Comfeel copies print 165 mm for the height without fan, while the Assmann sheet and Scan copy say 160 mm, so 160 mm is stored.6Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 2026Height without fan 160 mm, width 150 mm, depth 135 mm.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Heatsink dimensions 150 x 160 x 135 mm (WxHxD).
Weight
1,320g(2.9 lb)4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026Weight with fans 1320 g. Weight without fan 1000 g.6Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 20267Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/noctua-chladic-cpu-intel-amd-nh-d15-115x-2011-amd-am2-am3-fm2Read 14 October 20268Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/noctua-nh-d15-chromaxblack-cpu-cooler-intel-amd-dual-nh-a15-fans-300-1500rpm-825cfm-airflow-246db-4Read 14 October 2026Weight 1320 g.10Reviewocinside.de/review/noctua_nh_d15/2Read 14 October 2026Weight about 1320 grams with fans, about 1000 grams without.11Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/coolers/74Read 14 October 2026Weight 1320 g.
Heatsink weight
1,000g(2.2 lb)4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 20266Retailer pageassmann.com/product-pdf/aat/4716123315360Read 14 October 20267Retailer pageeshop.comfeel.cz/noctua-chladic-cpu-intel-amd-nh-d15-115x-2011-amd-am2-am3-fm2Read 14 October 202610Reviewocinside.de/review/noctua_nh_d15/2Read 14 October 2026

In the box

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Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
6years1Press releasebigbruin.com/forum/about35957.htmlRead 14 October 2026Full 6 years manufacturer's warranty. The release names no market.4Retailer pagequietpc.com/nh-d15Read 14 October 2026

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Variants

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)ColoursIn the box
NH-D154716123315360$99.9€89.9Brown2x NF-A15 PWM premium fan, 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.), Y-cable, NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound, SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit, Noctua Metal Case-Badge
NH-D15 chromax.black9010018000184Not availableNot availableBlackNot available

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