=======================================New version from 2022 (On AMD AM4)===Bought another one of these recently for a new AM4 build, and once more the performance is outstanding. There were minor changes to this model's packaging where they added parts for the AM4 socket. From what I understand you can also request these parts from Noctua directly with proof of purchase on an older model NH-D15.I have a higher core count on this CPU with higher clocks compared to my previous build below, and it's holding the temps between 37-53C from idle to max load. It's also nearly silent with only some very minor wind noise under load.The RAM I'm using on this build is a bit taller than I'd like, but the case does allow the secondary fan to fit just fine with the slightly added height from the fan adjustment above the RAM.I can absolutely recommend pairing this with the Fractal Torrent given its size and the overall purpose of these being air-cooling.Keywords to help searches for fitment:-MSI MAG X570S Tomahawk-Fractal Torrent (full size)-G.SKILL Trident Z Neo===========================================Older version from 2017 (On Intel LGA1151)===This air cooler defeated my old Corsair H100i v2 in cooling efficiency, noise, quality, and likely overall space consumption (no tubes or radiators blocking sides of the case). I'm getting at least 8-10C cooler with this thing over water and it's not even running at full speed. Not to say the water cooler was bad, but just weigh your options depending on how you set up your case cooling.Even with the slight offset of the optional fan, using Corsair Vengeance LPX sticks, I had plenty of headroom in the Air 540 even though it stated a 170mm clearance.Keywords to help searches for fitment:-Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7-Corsair Air 540-Corsair Vengeance LPX===========================Notes for both versions===It's awesome that this thing fits so many different socket types, should I choose to switch to AMD then I don't have to buy a different kit I just change out the mounts. The build quality of the hardware is outstanding, none of the parts feel cheap or of poor manufacturing. Assembly and installation is easy to follow even though it looks way too large to sit on the socket. Some may be concerned about strain on the CPU/socket but I'd say it's comparable to some AIOs in this category, the tubes on some AIOs can absolutely put tension on the socket.If you're not concerned with the interior looks of your case then you should seriously buy this thing.If you *are* concerned with the interior looks of your case then search for the Chromax product line to compliment this hardware.If you're unsure about the optional secondary fan fitting, take a 140mm case fan and set it on top of your RAM (vertically as if it were on the cooler sitting above the RAM). If it still clears the side of your case with a few millimeters to spare then you're likely OK. Both 140mm fans are almost fully adjustable, they move/notch up and down on wire clips using the heat-sink fins as mounting points.The fans are 140mm with 120mm mounts, probably for compatibility to fit a 120mm fan as the optional for those with taller RAM.These do come with thermal paste as well.

I've always heard great things about Noctua NH-D15s, and now that I can finally experience one, those claims are all accurate. The Noctua NH-D15 is great for users who want a quiet and cool air cooler.Packaging was super clean and used a lot of recyclable cardboard, which is always great to see over plastics and Styrofoam. The manual was super easy to follow and had pictures to help illustrate the steps you needed to follow.Installation was simple to follow, but I've also built a few PCs before so I already had some knowledge from prior builds. Conveniently, they include a thermal paste syringe so you don't have to worry about buying your own, or trying to find that tube you left somewhere a year or two ago when you last build a PC.Performance is exceptional. My thermals have never been this low or consistent. For reference, I have been using an AIO with a single fan radiator, so I was due for an upgrade. I run a Ryzen 5800x3D, and I haven't seen my temps go higher than 80 degrees, even during my full load stress test. My idle temps are consistently around the 38-50 degree range depending on background tasks. The noise level is also fantastic, considering I can barely hear the fans when they are running at full bore.Overall, if your case has the space for this beast of a cooler, it is worth the investment. Especially considering Noctua has an excellent customer support team who will ship you a new bracket if you upgrade to a system that requires a new one that didn't come with your original box.

Still the best air cooler you can buy.Replaced the pathetic, tiny cooler that came with my i7-11700 that was regularly seeing temps 90C and above, and shorted my motherboard.I got the MB fixed and stuck this monster in my rig and even at 100% everything the CPU hasn't crossed 68C. Usually well under 50C and I really have to push it to even approach 60C. And it stays quiet even with both fans at full speed. At normal use it's near silent.SUPER happy with this. Instantly solved all kinds of heat problems I was having.But again, I must note it is HUMONGOUS and the second fan will probably not fit in an aesthetically pleasing way depending on where your RAM slots are, but still it does fit inside my ATX case and is not touching the inside wall even being offset to accommodate the RAM. Hard to tell but it looks like a good 1/4" of clearance to me. (second fan not yet installed in photo)Easy to install, if you're not afraid to open up your machine and tinker with the guts (it's both one of my best, and worst, traits 😁). An easy and quick upgrade still even if you have to get someone else to do it.Bottom line, if you have room for it, you cannot do better than this without going AIO or full liquid. Quiet, does what it's supposed to. A little pricey but worth the extra money.

Acheté en août 2024 pour 109,90 €, le Noctua NH-D15 s'est rapidement imposé comme le refroidisseur idéal pour mon PC gamer milieu de gamme, équipé d'un AMD Ryzen 7 7700X et d'une GIGABYTE Radeon RX 7800 XT sur une carte mère MSI Pro B650-S WiFi. Et je dois dire que je suis impressionnée !Tout d'abord, parlons des performances. Bien que je n'aie pas de point de comparaison directe, mon processeur tourne à environ 70° en session de jeu avec un seul ventilateur de monté (2 possibles), ce qui est très satisfaisant. On peut dire que ce refroidisseur fait son travail avec brio !Côté bruit, c'est le silence absolu. En fonctionnement normal, le NH-D15 est presque inaudible, et même sous charge, les ventilateurs de ma carte mère sont légèrement plus bruyants. Pour les amateurs de silence, c'est un véritable atout.L'installation a été un jeu d'enfant. Tout le nécessaire était fourni : pâte thermique, outils et adaptateurs. Je n'ai rencontré aucun souci lors du montage, si ce n’est que de me rendre compte que je ne pourrais pas ajouter le second ventilateur faute de place dans mon boitier. Je l'ai donc monté avec un seul ventilateur, car le second touchait ma barrette de RAM. Cela n'a pas posé de problème, car même avec un seul ventilateur, les performances sont déjà excellentes.Donc un conseil pour ceux qui envisagent d'acheter ce refroidisseur : faites bien attention à ses dimensions. Il est massif, et il est essentiel de vérifier que le NH-D15 s'adapte à votre boîtier, tant en profondeur qu'en largeur, surtout si vous prévoyez d'utiliser un second ventilateur avec une config plus gourmande en rafraichissement.En termes de design, le NH-D15 est magnifique. Les lamelles du radiateur sont fines et nombreuses, assurant une excellente dissipation de la chaleur dans le boîtier. J'aurais souhaité une autre couleur pour les ventilateurs pour s'accorder avec mes composants noirs, mais cela ne gâche en rien l'esthétique générale. Les tiges de métal qui ressortent du radiateur sont plutôt élégantes et détournent le regard.Quant au rapport qualité-prix, il est indéniable. Les performances obtenues avec un seul ventilateur, couplées à la réputation de Noctua sur les sites spécialisés, justifient amplement l'investissement.En conclusion, le Noctua NH-D15 est sans conteste le roi des refroidisseurs d'air. Il offre des performances exceptionnelles, un fonctionnement silencieux, et un design soigné. Si vous cherchez à garder votre processeur au frais tout en gardant votre PC silencieux, ne cherchez pas plus loin ! 😄❄️

Il est franchement nickel, et facile a monter, le seul truc c’est qu’on doit surélever le 2eme ventilateur a cause des barrettes de mémoire, du coup j’ai mis que le ventilateur du milieu et meme avec un seul ventilateur mon processeur ne chauffe vraiment pas

Utilizzo impianti a liquido custom da anni. Quando è morta la mia ultima pompa ho montato in emergenza il dissipatore stock del mio i7 920: temperature assurde e rumore inaccettabile, come atteso. Considerando le recensioni entusiastiche di questo Noctua NH-D15, secondo le quali sembrava paragonabile per temperature e rumore alle controparti a liquido, ho deciso di provare. Prima di ordinare mi sono informato con il supporto cliente Noctua sul kit NM-I3, necessario per l'installazione su una scheda madre vecchia come la mia (2009); mi hanno garantito che avrebbero inviato gratuitamente a casa il kit con la semplice prova di acquisto.Ho quindi ordinato, e inviato la schermata di riepilogo e una foto della mia scheda madre tramite apposita form del sito Noctua.Ricevuta la confezione del dissipatore, subito salta all'occhio la qualità dell'insieme. Il packaging è perfetto, pulito, compatto. Istruzioni chiare, componenti di qualità. Anche il kit aggiuntivo gratuito, che si aggiunge a quelli già compresi nel package principale, ripropone i medesimi canoni di qualità e chiarezza.Ho smontato la mia scheda madre per montare la base di aggancio (questa scocciatura è d'obbligo per qualsiasi sistema di raffreddamento decente, quindi poco da dire). Il montaggio è rapido e semplice, e in un batter d'occhio avevo reinserito la scheda madre nel case e agganciato anche il dissipatore.Prima di acquistare avevo chiaramente preso qualche misura per essere certo ci fosse spazio. Fortunatamente il mio Thermaltake Armor ne aveva a sufficienza nonostante l'età.Primo avvio, ingresso nel bios. Configuro tutto secondo default per una prima prova. Qualche minuto di utilizzo ed è chiaro che sarebbe stato sprecato senza un minimo di overclock...Secondo accesso al bios, overclock da 2.66 a 4.00 Ghz, avvio di windows... Tutto silenzioso, tutto fresco. Massima temperatura sotto carico 75 gradi, che nel mio studio corrisponde alla temperatura che avevo con il dissipatore stock senza overclock e rumore d'inferno.In breve, è come se non ci fosse, l'unico rumore significativo rimasto è quello della scheda video quando avvio un gioco.Ho immediatamente ordinato uno Xeon x5680 per dare in pasto a questo D15 qualcosa di adeguato.Non avrei mai immaginato di vedere (e non sentire...) questi risultati da un raffreddamento ad aria.Appendice sul supporto: il supporto clienti Noctua, contattato tra l'altro prima del vero acquisto, è assolutamente all'altezza dei prodotti: rispondono subito e in modo cordiale, e gestiscono ogni cliente (o possibile cliente) in modo personale e diretto. Si vede che puntano a risolvere problemi e dissipare dubbi, e soprattutto è evidente la volontà di creare un rapporto di fiducia con l'utente. La sensazione è che ci saranno sempre per qualsiasi necessità, anche negli anni successivi all'acquisto. Significativo che vengano forniti kit per adattare qualsiasi dissipatore a nuove e vecchie piattaforme.Enorme plauso a Noctua!

Fantastic cooler, a bit expensive but worth it

El rendimiento es genial, mantiene a 60 C máximos mi 5900x de AMDel peso es EXCESIVO y siento que una persona amateur en armado de computadoras podría causar un accidente con su placa madre.