- Is the NH-D15 good enough for a high-end CPU?
- Yes. It handles high-wattage CPUs and mild overclocks, and its cooling is close to 240mm liquid coolers while staying quieter.
- Will it fit in my case?
- It is 165mm tall and about 150mm wide, so check your case's CPU cooler height limit and motherboard clearance before buying.
- Does it block RAM or the graphics card?
- The front 140mm fan can overhang tall RAM, and the wide heatsink can cover the top PCIe slot on some boards. Low-profile RAM avoids the issue.
- Which sockets does it support?
- It supports Intel LGA 1155, 1150, 1151, 1156 and 2011/2011-3, plus AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2 and FM2+. AM4 needs Noctua's mounting kit.
- Is it loud under load?
- No. The two 140mm PWM fans are rated at 25 dB and owners describe it as near-silent even during heavy workloads.
- What is in the box?
- The cooler, two 140mm NF-A15 PWM fans, mounting hardware for the listed sockets, thermal paste and low-noise adapters.
- Where is the Noctua NH-D15 cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $109.95, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Noctua NH-D15?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,642 ratings.