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Noctua NH-D15S Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM Fan - Premium Brown Edition Review

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Details

Item Dimensions LxWxH5.32 x 5.91 x 6.3 inches
BrandNoctua
Voltage12 Volts
Wattage1.56 watts
Cooling MethodFan
Compatible DevicesDesktop
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Description of Noctua NH-D15S Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM Fan - Premium Brown Edition

Unleashing Unmatched Performance

When it comes to high-performance CPU cooling solutions, the Noctua NH-D15S takes the lead. This premium dual-tower cooler combines state-of-the-art design with advanced cooling technology, delivering exceptional performance that caters to both overclocking enthusiasts and those seeking near-silent systems. Equipped with six heatpipes, the NH-D15S efficiently dissipates heat, keeping your CPU running at optimal temperatures. Its highly optimized NF-A15 140mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor ensures automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation. No matter the intensity of your computing tasks, this cooler stands ready to keep your system cool and stable.

Exploring Comparable Options

While the Noctua NH-D15S reigns supreme in the realm of premium dual-tower coolers, it's worth exploring other similar products in the market. One notable contender is the NH-D15, a sibling to the NH-D15S. The NH-D15 offers a similar dual-tower design with six heatpipes, delivering exceptional cooling performance. However, the NH-D15S boasts an asymmetrical layout, allowing for better PCIe compatibility and clearance for RAM modules with tall heatsinks. Both coolers come equipped with Noctua's renowned NF-A15 140mm fan and include the NT-H1 thermal paste, ensuring efficient heat transfer.

Solving the Cooling Conundrum

The Noctua NH-D15S presents a solution to a common problem faced by computer enthusiasts and overclockers alike – effective and reliable cooling. With its premium construction and cutting-edge features, this dual-tower CPU cooler offers the necessary cooling power to handle even the most demanding tasks. Whether you're a gamer pushing the limits of your system or a content creator rendering complex projects, the NH-D15S keeps temperatures in check, preventing overheating and ensuring long-term stability. Say goodbye to thermal throttling and hello to uninterrupted performance.

A Cooling Marvel for Every System

The Noctua NH-D15S isn't limited to a specific audience – it benefits a wide range of users. From hardcore gamers seeking optimal performance during marathon gaming sessions to professionals running resource-intensive applications, this CPU cooler has you covered. Furthermore, the NH-D15S's SecuFirm2 mounting system makes installation a breeze, compatible with various Intel and AMD sockets, including LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066, AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+). Regardless of your system's specifications, the NH-D15S ensures effective cooling, allowing you to unlock your system's full potential.

Applications:

  • High-end gaming rigs
  • Content creation workstations
  • Video editing systems
  • 3D rendering machines
  • Engineering and scientific simulations
  • Music production setups
  • Server builds
  • Overclocking enthusiasts

    • State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes provides excellent cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems. Highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation. Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+). Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 11900K, 11700K, 10900K, 10980XE) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 5950X, 5900X, 5800X, 5600X). Optional NM-i17xx-MP83 mounting upgrade-kit for Intel’s upcoming 12th gen Core CPUs (Alder Lake-S platform, LGA1700 socket) available separately.

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    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I really like the product, it fully meets my expectations.

    In general, I am satisfied with the purchase, it cools the i9-9900, in idle time 30 degrees, in the AIDA64 stress test after 15 minutes the temperature did not rise above 60 degrees (I didn’t test it longer, but the games will show more real results). I didn't install a second fan. In theory, if the case is looser than a simple ATX (I don’t remember what they are called correctly), then you can install it directly without removing the motherboard, provided that there is a rectangular hole at…

    Pros
    • 6 tubes, height (for almost all simple ATX cases), ease of installation (installed on socket 1150), moderate weight, a good amplifier to the motherboard, asymmetry (unlike Noctua NH-D15), the presence of thermal paste and, in general, the set of equipment is quite rich.
    Cons
    • Price (subjectively, on 05/09/2022 I bought it for 7650, and in a couple of days it already costs 10199, which is rather strange), the absence of a second cooler in the kit (like the Noctua NH-D15).

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Best price for this product, will buy more!

    Took on 3700X. Normally, nothing seems to cool this percentage, but in comparison with the budget Arctic Freezer 34 CO - heaven and earth. The installation of the second valve immediately gave a minus of about 5 degrees while reducing noise, since both are now spinning more slowly than one before. Namely, at 100% load of 6 cores and the temperature inside the case is 28-30 degrees, the temperature of the cores is stable at 74-75 degrees (loading all the cores adds a degree somewhere). This is…

    Pros
    • does not interfere with anything, quiet, productive, a whole syringe of paste included.
    Cons
    • one valve in the kit (but otherwise the price would be even higher), be healthy (it won’t fit into every case).

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The best thing for the money, I'm glad I chose this option.

    More impressive than the RTX30 series graphics card. Packed very securely. When you start unpacking, you feel what you paid for. Everything is arranged in boxes, everything is in its place. The kit includes everything you need and more. The instruction is clear, there is a video instruction on the site. There are mounts for all possible options. Installation is not difficult. I was afraid that the cooler would not fit into the case, the maximum length of the case is 161 mm. But the cooler fit…

    Pros
    • Top cooling among air coolers. The power is such that it can compete with water-cooled systems. Works very quietly. Premium quality and performance. Fits in a mini-tower case. I was pleased with the company badge sticker.
    Cons
    • The instruction is not in 2022

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A really necessary purchase, I'm glad I found this product.

    The brand is justifiably considered one of the leaders in the segment, a quality item. What did I compare with at the time of purchase: I had Thermalright Le GRAND MACHO RT standing on the same stone in the same overclock (the only thermal paste was Grizzly cryonate), and so, the hunchbacked base infuriated me in it (even though it seems to be a tight clamp, but with effort, it is possible to turn the radiator tightly screwed in my opinion along the vertical axis, which cannot be said about…

    Pros
    • Smooth pressure (clear, uniform print), decent heat dissipation (i5 9600k overclocked to 4.8, in games it keeps the temperature in the current heat up to 70 degrees, with almost silent (semi-passive) operation of all fans), good equipment (here and thermal, and brackets for an additional fan, and adapters, and a screwdriver), and the quality of assembly/soldering of the elements of the radiator and cooler as a whole.
    Cons
    • price

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Beyond praise! The product definitely deserves your attention.

    Perfectly cools with 1 fan i7 5960X 4.0/4.4 GHz (core/cache) As I compare with competitors, I will add if I forgot something. I bought a full set for 3 from my hands in perfect condition, I replaced the turntable with a new one, just in case.

    Pros
    • 1.) Very, very, very, very, very, very quiet! I use in the range of 600-900 rpm. 2.) Productive. Yes, as a "refrigerator" it is good, but you need to understand that such cooling works better with large crystals in area. It heats up quickly enough even in idle time, which indicates a high-quality heat transfer. 3.) Compatibility. Thanks to the shifted center of gravity, I was able to install the card into the top pci-e slot without any problems, although it was almost impossible to pull out the card even in this state . it is still wide. Taking into account the absence of the front Carlson . of course, memory will fit, you can say any height. 4.) And I really like the color style of the turntable, typical of the noctua and the monstrosity of the radiator array. Krch is beautiful. 5.) Bindings: everything that went with the d14, the company decided not to break the beautiful and continued in the same spirit. One of the most comfortable I have ever seen.
    Cons
    • Doesn't iron/wash/cook/clean. Really, he's a big guy.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The ratio of price and quality is very pleasing, I will repeat the purchase.

    In general, I am satisfied with the purchase, it beats its price, but it could have been cheaper. I threw a 120mm fan in front (140 will not work because the RAM with high radiators)

    Pros
    • Superbly cools the i7 4820k at stock frequencies (3.9 GHz) at full load (45-48 degrees). Ideal for high RAM like mine (hiperx beast ddr3), does not interfere with the video card in the 1st slot.
    Cons
    • We need a case with a width of more than 210mm, a little expensive. Also, my motherboard (asus rampage iv black edition) complains and issues a CPU fun error at startup, it is solved by disabling fan speed monitoring in the BIOS.

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Practical product, nothing to complain about.

    To begin with, this is, in fact, the only adequate air cooling model for the Intel Core i7 12700K LGA1700. This processor heats up a lot under load and the choice is either CBO, or it will overheat and troll if you save on the cooler. At first I chose a two-fan NH-D15 (without S), but it has a height of 165mm (the side glass would not close in my case), and this one has 160mm, it went in exactly, even a small tolerance was still left. In the kit it’s good that there is a regular and convenient…

    Pros
    • + construction, quality, design + possibility of installing a second fan + syringe with thermal paste included
    Cons
    • - installation complexity - dimensions - price

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Reliable purchase, guaranteed to be a good purchase.

    It’s not a fact that dropsy for that kind of money will be better, but the installation hassle is definitely less. And no noise from work. The result is a productive cooling system (it copes with an overclocked i5-10600K up to 5 GHz on all cores) while remaining quite quiet even at maximum speeds.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    It's the best purchase I ever made, I will definitely do it again.

    Was taken under i7 and AsRock Extreem Z390. In the reviews on the motherboard, I found that the NH-D15 without the S index interferes with the normal installation of extreme memory sticks. That's why I decided to take this model. Has pros: Solves the problem with the space for memory dies. They don't interfere at all. Got cons: One fan, but the second can be delivered. Fasteners for the second one are included. The real downside is the price. Yes, when installing the tower itself, you really…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    An ideal product for any type of consumer.

    7700k was with a cooler master 212 evo, the temperature flickered to 80-90 gr. Before changing the processor, let me think I will change the cool. And prifigel, in the metro remaster, the outcome is 65 degrees at extreme settings with rays and dlss at 3440x1440 21: 9, the current tessellation turned off - fps 78 (tessellation ate 20 frames). I turned on the optimal mode in the BIOS - acceleration up to 4.8 GHz - temperature 75! But the fps didn’t add a single gram, it returned to stock, it…

    Pros
    • - 20 degrees

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A great option for this money, I definitely recommend it!

    With its pros. Convenient installation, noiselessness, memory does not interfere, a long distance to the video card (thanks to the asymmetric design), complete set. With its cons. Not every body will accept it, the dimensions are impressive.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    I'm impressed! Exactly the product deserves your attention.

    The i5 11400 cools almost in a passive mode. The fan does not spin above 650 rpm in the internet and does not spin at all in films.

    Pros
    • Black, brutal! Cooler installation is simple and convenient. Massive radiator. Installation is simple and understandable. Cooler for all sockets + 1700.
    Cons
    • -

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The right product for me, there were no problems.

    For the i7-9700k processor, what the doctor ordered. I lowered the voltage, because it is too high by default, it's useless, it only heats up more and eats electricity. CPU core - 1.252 V (maybe I will still reduce) VCCIO - 1.232V VCCSA - 120226 V 4800 MHz keeps stable on all cores, in the AIDA stress test the temperature is not higher than 75 degrees. Fans spin 1000-1200 rpm. The maximum power dissipation (TDP) was seen in the region of 130-140 watts. The same picture when encoding video. In…

    Pros
    • Noctua NH-D15S The maximum power dissipation is 140 W and this is true, more on that below in the comments. I especially note the asymmetric arrangement of the tubes, see photo. This increases the gap between the cooler heatsink and the video card, which in turn contributes to better cooling. Quiet, it becomes audible at revolutions ~ 1000+. In the BIOS settings, I set such speed at temperatures from 70 degrees. Additional brackets for installing a second fan, if desired. I wanted, I delivered. There is no lgbt highlighting.
    Cons
    • It is inconvenient to install and remove the fan. There is an idea to make a special hook for removal, if I do, I will attach a photo.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Reliable purchase, guaranteed to be a good purchase.

    An excellent cooler for everyday life, I think any percent, simpler than the i9-9900k, it will cool perfectly and quietly. The cooler has really great compatibility. Its pros: - For i9-9900k, in stock, in a closed case, it's enough, but it's tight. - Under Prime95, with AVX, this percent emits 220 watts, at a frequency of 4.7, and the temperature with this cooler turns out to be 98-99 degrees, in a closed case, the percent at the same time, sometimes throttling. - Prime95, without AVX, emits…

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    A valuable purchase, some advantages!

    In a fairly "stuffy but quiet" case, the Fractal Define 7 shows 30 degrees in idle and no more than 75 degrees under 100% load on the Intel 9900K.

    Pros
    • The best and most powerful cooler, suitable for the hottest processors. Or, if properly configured, it will work as quietly as a mouse. The main thing is not to strangle him with a bad body. "Eternal", Noctua sends free frames to new sockets for 10 years, if my memory serves me right.
    Cons
    • No, with straight arms.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Good product for me, no problems at all.

    This is the 4th or 5th CPU cooler from Noctua and my impressions are extremely positive Buy white overlays and it looks very good in the case Keep in mind that it is large, and with overlays it becomes a little more

    Pros
    • Large, quiet, does not overlap memory and m.2 Finally Noctua has the option to choose something other than brown ) Quality, as usual, does not raise questions
    Cons
    • Even such a radiator cannot cope with hot processors, you look at dropsy and feel sad

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Everything in the product suited me, the price is generally perfect.

    It's like nhd 15 only fits asus apex boards and other special cases. The main thing with it is that even very high RAM modules can be used! When installing, do not forget to put the radiator in the right way, because, unlike nhd15, it is shifted upwards, and not symmetrical, otherwise everything is also self-made. You can also add a second cooler to increase efficiency In the HAF X case, the 7700k processor warmed up to a maximum of 80 on the linx test in 1.5 hours. and without the second…

    Pros
    • Quality, silence, durability of the cooler design
    Cons
    • There are no such

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Very pleased with this purchase, will recommend it to everyone!

    The tower is huge, consider the size of the case, but there will be no problems with component compatibility: memory chips will fit with high heatsinks, and in the S revision, the heatsink design is shifted away from the PCI slot, which prevents it from being close to the video card. If you wish, you can install a second fan, but for its home non-extreme overclocking of the i7-6700K at 4.6 Ghz, the cooler copes with one, despite the fact that the speed does not exceed 900. I didn’t like the LNA

    Pros
    • - excellent cooling - practically silent - quality materials and assembly - good quality and packaging
    Cons
    • - subjectively: the use of brackets for mounting the fan, because of this, maintenance will not be the most convenient

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Feel free to buy, for such a price, the quality is simply amazing.

    I bought to replace the untimely deceased Swiftech H220X - the pump died. Dropsy took a year ago because. I thought that it would be quieter than an air cooler and, as I now understand, I miscalculated on all fronts: the NH-D15S works an order of magnitude quieter (ten times), i. E. including the computer - I can't hear the cooler working or not (but it works)! The cooler coped with the cooling of the stock i7-4790 under LinX effortlessly: the temperature was kept at 50 degrees at a speed of no

    Pros
    • Very quiet, excellent CPU cooling, does not interfere with memory and graphics card, quick and easy installation, compatible with mini-ITX (Asus Impact VII)
    Cons
    • Everything is gorgeous

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Im amazed! It was definitely worth the money!

    I changed the platform, at the same time I decided to write a review about the cooler. Before that, I cooled 6700K, now 8700K. Moreover, it copes with the cooling of the latter even better (thanks to the increased crystal area). Even one fan is enough for high-quality cooling of the processor in any load (during idle, the fan is completely set to stop). Thanks to the asymmetric design, it allowed to maintain convenient access to the processor power connectors on the MP. Thanks to the cutouts at

    Pros
    • - Uncompromising efficiency - Asymmetrical design - Convenient installation and dismantling
    Cons
    • No, absolutely not