Product Dimensions | 6.34"L x 5.91"W x 6.5"H |
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Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 24.6 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 140.2 CMPH |
Series | NH-D15 |
Item model number | NH-D15 |
Item Weight | 2.86 pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.25 x 11 x 7.5 inches |
Color | Brown |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Batteries | Unknown batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Noctua |
ASIN | B00L7UZMAK |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 8, 2014 |
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Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2x NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans For Desktop (Brown)
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Product Dimensions | 6.34"L x 5.91"W x 6.5"H |
Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 24.6 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 1500 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 140.2 CMPH |
About this item
- State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and 2 fans provides class-leading cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
- Successor of the classic NH-D14; more than 250 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines
- 2 highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 14900K, 14700K, 14600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D, 7700)
- Noctua NH-D15 CPU Cooler with NA-HC3 chromax.Black.swap Heatsink CoversThis bundle contains 2 items
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Built on the basis of the legendary NH-D14 and carrying on its quest for ultimate quiet cooling performance, Noctua’s flagship model NH-D15 is an elite-class dual tower cooler for the highest demands. Its expanded heatpipe layout and two premium grade NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support for automatic speed control allow it to further improve the NH-D14’s award-winning efficiency. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-D15 forms a complete premium quality solution that represents a deluxe choice for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts alike.
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Widened fin stack and expanded heatpipe layoutCompared to the NH-D14, the NH-D15's fin-stack has been widened from 140 to 150mm and its heatpipes are now spaced further apart, which allows for a more uniform heat distribution over a larger surface area and thus contributes to the NH-D15's superior efficiency. |
High RAM compatibility in single fan modeThanks to its recessed lower fins, the NH-D15 provides 64mm clearance for tall memory heatsinks in single fan mode, making it compatible with most high end RAM modules on the market. In dual fan mode, the NH-D15 should be used with standard height RAM (up to 32mm). In chassis with more than 165mm CPU cooler clearance, the front fan can be moved upwards to make room for memory modules taller than 32mm. |
Dual NF-A15 140mm fansThe NH-D15 features two of Noctua's premium class NF-A15 140mm fans. Complying with Noctua's AAO standard and featuring sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A15 has quickly built up a reputation as one of the best 140mm fans on the market. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundNoctua's much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a well proven pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease-of-use and outstanding reliability, which makes it suitable for use in professional server and workstation environments. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 160 mm
- Width (without fan): 150 mm
- Depth (without fan): 135 mm
- Height (with fan): 165 mm
- Width (with fan): 150 mm
- Depth (with fan): 161 mm
- Weight (without fan): 980 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 1320 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specifications
Scope of delivery
- 2x NF-A15 PWM premium fan
- 2x NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NA-YC1 4-pin PWM y-cable
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Fan compatibility
140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25
6 heatpipe dual tower design
As compared to conventional single tower heatinks, the NH-D15's fine-tuned six heatpipe dual tower design provides more surface area, better heat-distribution and superior airflow efficiency in dual fan mode.
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LGA1851, LGA1700 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LGA20xx Square ILM | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx | with NM-i20xx |
LGA20xx Narrow ILM | X | X | X | X |
LGA4189 | X | X | X | X |
LGA4677 | X | X | X | X |
AM5 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
AM4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
TR4, SP3, sTRX4, sWRX8 | X | X | X | X |
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Noise level | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Mounting system | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 |
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cooling method | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air | Air |
power connector type | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | — | 4-Pin |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
air flow capacity | 140.2 cubic meters per hour | 140.2 cubic feet per minute | — | — | — | 102.1 cubic feet per minute |
max rotational speed | 1500 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1700 rpm | 2000 rpm | — | 2000 rpm |
noise level | 24.6 decibels | 24.6 decibels | 25.1 decibels | 22.6 decibels | — | 22.6 decibels |
material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins) | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | — | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
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Customers like the noise, appearance, value and performance of the electronic component fan. They mention that it's dead quiet, the design is exceptionally well thought out, and that it works effectively while gaming. They are also happy with ease of installation, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on airflow, and size.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic component fan. They mention that the cooling is exceptional, it has no fan noise, and it keeps their temps under heavy load just around 65-67C. It is very quiet and includes two fans for cooling. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's incredibly quiet and will air-cool anything on the planet that isn't a Threadripper or modern Xeon, both of which are too big for the..." Read more
"...the fan is quiet, easy to install and keeps my cpu cool under light gaming stress.Pros:quieteasy to install..." Read more
"...It is very well made and finish is flawless.The installation instructions are easy to follow and actually helpful...." Read more
"...I dont think there is anything better on the air cooler market. The quality, design, ease of installation, and performance are a perfect 5 across..." Read more
Customers are happy with the noise level of the electronic component fan. They say that the fans make less noise than their old cooler, and there is not even a whisper of sound.
"...It's incredibly quiet and will air-cool anything on the planet that isn't a Threadripper or modern Xeon, both of which are too big for the..." Read more
"...the fan is quiet, easy to install and keeps my cpu cool under light gaming stress.Pros:quieteasy to install..." Read more
"...Even when fully would up, it is whisper quiet.Read the directions, assume nothing. This is a challenging install, but worth it." Read more
"...So, you got two rather large, rather silent fans, two very large head syncs, and just a little wee processor down there who, I'm guessing, is used..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electronic component fan. They mention that it works effectively while gaming and recording, and exceeds their expectations. The installation went well, and the Noctua is fairly flexible. The efficiency of the cooler is absolutely amazing, and it's the most powerful air cooler ever made.
"...It performs better than most AIOs I am aware of." Read more
"...Although the D15 is probably the most powerful air cooler ever made, at least in terms of noise levels that normal people would find tolerable, it..." Read more
"...Pros:quieteasy to installworks effectively while gaming and recordingCons:..." Read more
"...Overall, I like it so far mainly due to its very high performance and relatively low noise...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the fan to be easy. They mention that the mounting system is easy, the instructions are easy to follow, and the bottom plate went in very easy. All parts and even tools required for assembly are included. The fan is away from the GPU, making it easier to work on the computer. Customers also say that the mount holds it securely.
"...Clipping the fans on with them plugged in already is easy to do. The included screwdriver tool can be used to apply pressure to any finicky clips...." Read more
"...but it moves the heat sink away from the GPU, making it easier to work on the computer and clearing the GPU on smaller motherboards...." Read more
"...the fan is quiet, easy to install and keeps my cpu cool under light gaming stress.Pros:quieteasy to install..." Read more
"...Easy to install and it's just quiet!..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the electronic component fan. For example, they mention it looks super badass, the design is exceptionally well thought out, and the brown and tan looks very clean and classy. The cooler is pretty slick, and has beautiful printing on the box. It's well-made and has a flawless finish. Customers also appreciate the classic coffee shop NOCTUA color scheme.
"...The XF140s do look great and are actually quite good fans, but they're still using modified sleeve bearings that will negatively impact noise and..." Read more
"...It is very well made and finish is flawless.The installation instructions are easy to follow and actually helpful...." Read more
"...on a visual level from the start because of the fact that it's nice and plain looking. I've HAD IT UP TO HERE (!!)..." Read more
"...have mounted the fan higher, but that just seems inefficient and dumb-looking...." Read more
Customers like the value of the electronic component fan. For example, they say it's worth the money, the price reflects its performance, and it'll do the job. Some mention that it'd be better suited for a low-maintenance case.
"...This is a challenging install, but worth it." Read more
"...Finally after 2 months I decided to get this one it worth every penny!Easy to install and it's just quiet!..." Read more
"...I was skeptical at first, but I realize now that it was worth the hefty price (for an air cooler) as the craftsmanship of this double radiator push..." Read more
"...Worth every penny.I included a pic of my 24Hr Prime test." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the electronic component fan. Some mention that it's big, heavy, and fits just fine in their case. However, others say that it’s absolutely massive and the case won't support it.
"...This becomes more of a problem in smaller cases, as it is a tight fit on many mid and full-tower cases, and installing around it will become a pain...." Read more
"...was surprised to see the size of the box and the unit itself. It is huge and rightfully so, as it performs so much better than what I have..." Read more
"...The first is its extreme width, which I've already discussed...." Read more
"...Huge case but old. This fan fits perfectly.Installing it though was absolute HELL...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the airflow of the electronic component fan. Some mention that it's quiet and moves lots of air, while others say that it revs up the fan a little, causing case fans to run high, and has quite a bit of air displacement.
"...to raise the rear fan a bit, however even with this, it delivers plenty of air flow over the radiator fins and I had no issue with room in the case...." Read more
"...So it wasn't getting good air flow...." Read more
"...The fans move a lot of air and are quiet.* Simple installation, no weird/overengineered mounting hardware...." Read more
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Most RAM sizes, due to the slot positioning, will require you to offset the front fan, which will in turn give very little clearance on most mid towers for the side panel. You may have to keep it loose or mod the panel. If you have top-case fans you may need to remove them as this will hang over the top as well. Keep that in mind.
Also, it isn't stainless, so sweat and fingerprints may cause corrosion and rust over time. Blood definitely will if you get cut, as blood is corrosive to most metals, especially iron-based.
While this isn't the hardest thing to install, it is definitely complicated in a methodical way. Read the instructions and follow them step by step.
I recommend unclipping the fan that comes installed in the center of the heatsink first, and putting the extra clips on the second fan before anything else, and plugging both fan power cords onto the motherboard where you want them to be, before installing the heatsink itself, as it is huge enough to block a lot of stuff on the motherboard, including most CPU fan headers on a ATX and mATX motherboard. Clipping the fans on with them plugged in already is easy to do. The included screwdriver tool can be used to apply pressure to any finicky clips. Don't use your fingers in tight spots, you'll get cut.
Despite all of this, this beast is a CPU-cooling masterpiece. It's incredibly quiet and will air-cool anything on the planet that isn't a Threadripper or modern Xeon, both of which are too big for the baseplate to adequately cover.
I was able to get full overclocks on anywhere from a 8700k to a 13900k with this thing. It performs better than most AIOs I am aware of.
The D15 deserves its reputation. It is, without any doubt, the most powerful cooler for the real world. It's true that the Reeven Okeanos can keep up with it, and the Silver Arrow IB-E Extreme can even surpass it, but in the real world, owners won't put up with coolers that loud. Those two are leveraging high RPM fans to compensate for inferior efficiency, and as a result, most owners are going to clamp down on fan speed and end up with lower performance coolers. The D15 is so quite, even under full load, that inside a case it might as well be silent. Its full performance range is, thus, accessible in the real world. If you're alright with loud heat sinks, I have to imagine that using two Noctua NF-A14 iPPC 3000s would still defeat all comers. I'm not sure how well those fans would fit given the NF-A15's (stock fan) strange frame.
In my view, the Okeanos and Silver Arrow don't offer serious competition for this because of the way they achieve their performance. Far more interesting, for a comparison, are its direct competition from Be Quiet! and Cryorig, namely the Dark Rock Pro 3 and the R1 Ultimate. The R1 Universal, in my opinion, is the direct competitor to the D15S, so I won't get into it much here.
The Dark Rock Pro 3, while it is measurably quieter, is simply not in the same league of performance as the D15. On top of this, it's harder to install, and in practical terms, both are virtually silent anyway. The DRP3 has more in common with the outgoing D14 anyway, with its dissimilar front and middle fans for memory clearance.
The R1 Ultimate poses a much bigger challenge for the D15. It is ever so slightly behind the D15, and a little louder, but in some ways it's more, and in some ways it's less, compatible. The R1 is significantly taller than the D15, so people with certain case limitations will be left out. However, it's also narrower than the D15, meaning not only is it more friendly to the neighboring PCI-E slot, it's also easier to reach down and unlock the GPU from the motherboard. Furthermore, it overhangs the memory less, although due to the way the fans are mounted, it may still have less clearance than the D15.
Perhaps the R1 Ultimate's biggest weakness, relative to the D15, is the fans. The XF140s do look great and are actually quite good fans, but they're still using modified sleeve bearings that will negatively impact noise and longevity, as well as severely limit orientation (not a problem for most builds).
Although the D15 is probably the most powerful air cooler ever made, at least in terms of noise levels that normal people would find tolerable, it does have several weaknesses. The first is its extreme width, which I've already discussed. On some of my more poorly spaced motherboards, like my new Crosshair VI Hero, I actually have to remove the middle fan to reach the GPU lock.
The other is, I'm sad to say, quality control. I've had many Noctuas before and never found an appreciable scratch. But I've had two D15s and a D15S and all three have had minor blemishes. The first D15 had a small, but deep, scratch on the top plate/fin. The second had other, smaller scratches, although these are not really noticeable. The D15S was the worst, which had a small, but easily recognizable, corrosion spot on it, and it's being returned now. I can only guess that the increased surface area, probably about twice that of the next largest current-generation Noctua cooler, the U14S, makes it that much more likely for a scratch to occur. Still, I've come to expect better from Noctua.
That said, you simply cannot find an air cooler that puts out this performance at this volume. There is almost no reason to use anything else in general. That's why it gets 5 stars. Although it's arguably the most powerful, is it the best?
Probably not. I'd say that, depending on your needs, the D15S or the U14S is better. The D15S comes with only a single fan, but it moves the heat sink away from the GPU, making it easier to work on the computer and clearing the GPU on smaller motherboards. The U14S has infinite RAM compatibility on both sides, making it easier to work on your computer and allowing you to use any RAM you like. Thus, depending on which compatibility issue concerns you more, I'd go with either a D15S or a U14S. Each gives up between 1 and 2 degrees Celsius in overclocked loads, due almost exclusively to being single fan heat sinks. If you want D15 performance, simply add a second fan to the D15S, and a dual fan U14S will get very, very close to the D15. In many tests, I've ever seen dual fan D15Ses beat D15s, although it's unclear why that would be. Perhaps they're better aligned with the intake and exhaust fans in the case. Perhaps they are less affected by the heat coming off of the GPU. I'm not really sure, but suffice it to say, you can achieve D15 performance without some of the hassles of the D15.
I've added photos of the D15 (non-S) with and without the front fan to give you an idea of memory overhang. For compatibility reasons, some people may decide just to go without the front fan altogether, with also works fine.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
The D15 deserves its reputation. It is, without any doubt, the most powerful cooler for the real world. It's true that the Reeven Okeanos can keep up with it, and the Silver Arrow IB-E Extreme can even surpass it, but in the real world, owners won't put up with coolers that loud. Those two are leveraging high RPM fans to compensate for inferior efficiency, and as a result, most owners are going to clamp down on fan speed and end up with lower performance coolers. The D15 is so quite, even under full load, that inside a case it might as well be silent. Its full performance range is, thus, accessible in the real world. If you're alright with loud heat sinks, I have to imagine that using two Noctua NF-A14 iPPC 3000s would still defeat all comers. I'm not sure how well those fans would fit given the NF-A15's (stock fan) strange frame.
In my view, the Okeanos and Silver Arrow don't offer serious competition for this because of the way they achieve their performance. Far more interesting, for a comparison, are its direct competition from Be Quiet! and Cryorig, namely the Dark Rock Pro 3 and the R1 Ultimate. The R1 Universal, in my opinion, is the direct competitor to the D15S, so I won't get into it much here.
The Dark Rock Pro 3, while it is measurably quieter, is simply not in the same league of performance as the D15. On top of this, it's harder to install, and in practical terms, both are virtually silent anyway. The DRP3 has more in common with the outgoing D14 anyway, with its dissimilar front and middle fans for memory clearance.
The R1 Ultimate poses a much bigger challenge for the D15. It is ever so slightly behind the D15, and a little louder, but in some ways it's more, and in some ways it's less, compatible. The R1 is significantly taller than the D15, so people with certain case limitations will be left out. However, it's also narrower than the D15, meaning not only is it more friendly to the neighboring PCI-E slot, it's also easier to reach down and unlock the GPU from the motherboard. Furthermore, it overhangs the memory less, although due to the way the fans are mounted, it may still have less clearance than the D15.
Perhaps the R1 Ultimate's biggest weakness, relative to the D15, is the fans. The XF140s do look great and are actually quite good fans, but they're still using modified sleeve bearings that will negatively impact noise and longevity, as well as severely limit orientation (not a problem for most builds).
Although the D15 is probably the most powerful air cooler ever made, at least in terms of noise levels that normal people would find tolerable, it does have several weaknesses. The first is its extreme width, which I've already discussed. On some of my more poorly spaced motherboards, like my new Crosshair VI Hero, I actually have to remove the middle fan to reach the GPU lock.
The other is, I'm sad to say, quality control. I've had many Noctuas before and never found an appreciable scratch. But I've had two D15s and a D15S and all three have had minor blemishes. The first D15 had a small, but deep, scratch on the top plate/fin. The second had other, smaller scratches, although these are not really noticeable. The D15S was the worst, which had a small, but easily recognizable, corrosion spot on it, and it's being returned now. I can only guess that the increased surface area, probably about twice that of the next largest current-generation Noctua cooler, the U14S, makes it that much more likely for a scratch to occur. Still, I've come to expect better from Noctua.
That said, you simply cannot find an air cooler that puts out this performance at this volume. There is almost no reason to use anything else in general. That's why it gets 5 stars. Although it's arguably the most powerful, is it the best?
Probably not. I'd say that, depending on your needs, the D15S or the U14S is better. The D15S comes with only a single fan, but it moves the heat sink away from the GPU, making it easier to work on the computer and clearing the GPU on smaller motherboards. The U14S has infinite RAM compatibility on both sides, making it easier to work on your computer and allowing you to use any RAM you like. Thus, depending on which compatibility issue concerns you more, I'd go with either a D15S or a U14S. Each gives up between 1 and 2 degrees Celsius in overclocked loads, due almost exclusively to being single fan heat sinks. If you want D15 performance, simply add a second fan to the D15S, and a dual fan U14S will get very, very close to the D15. In many tests, I've ever seen dual fan D15Ses beat D15s, although it's unclear why that would be. Perhaps they're better aligned with the intake and exhaust fans in the case. Perhaps they are less affected by the heat coming off of the GPU. I'm not really sure, but suffice it to say, you can achieve D15 performance without some of the hassles of the D15.
I've added photos of the D15 (non-S) with and without the front fan to give you an idea of memory overhang. For compatibility reasons, some people may decide just to go without the front fan altogether, with also works fine.
Pros:
quiet
easy to install
works effectively while gaming and recording
Cons:
huge, but all fans in this style are
Verdict:
definitely recommended, noctua makes phenomenal products.
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Hay que considerar el tamaño físico de la RAM ya que debido a eso se tiene que elevar más uno de los ventiladores sobrepasando muchas veces el límite del gabinete (ojo con eso). En un gabinete con Clearance - CPU Cooler de 190 mm queda excelente.
En cuanto a la instalación fue bastante fácil, como empecé de cero, primero instale el procesador y después la base del disipador antes de poner la motherboard en el gabinete (ya que es estorboso), luego hice una prueba de colocación para ver que embone bien y su dificultad de ensamblaje. Al ver que entraba sin problemas lo quite y ya casi al final de todo el ensamblaje (antes de poner la tarjeta gráfica) coloqué la pasta térmica y lo instalé sin problemas.
Si no te gusta su aspecto físico, venden por aparte un kid de belleza que consta en un par de cubiertas para este modelo. En cuanto a la disipación hay muchos videos de prueba de rendimiento.
En lo pesonal me encanta que tengas casi una turbina de avión en tu configuración, aunque eso sí, es extremadamente silencioso.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2021
Hay que considerar el tamaño físico de la RAM ya que debido a eso se tiene que elevar más uno de los ventiladores sobrepasando muchas veces el límite del gabinete (ojo con eso). En un gabinete con Clearance - CPU Cooler de 190 mm queda excelente.
En cuanto a la instalación fue bastante fácil, como empecé de cero, primero instale el procesador y después la base del disipador antes de poner la motherboard en el gabinete (ya que es estorboso), luego hice una prueba de colocación para ver que embone bien y su dificultad de ensamblaje. Al ver que entraba sin problemas lo quite y ya casi al final de todo el ensamblaje (antes de poner la tarjeta gráfica) coloqué la pasta térmica y lo instalé sin problemas.
Si no te gusta su aspecto físico, venden por aparte un kid de belleza que consta en un par de cubiertas para este modelo. En cuanto a la disipación hay muchos videos de prueba de rendimiento.
En lo pesonal me encanta que tengas casi una turbina de avión en tu configuración, aunque eso sí, es extremadamente silencioso.
I did not expect this beast to be the size it was, but after following the instructions and mounting it...what's that...silence. Not only silence, but also temperatures that rivals my old AIO liquid cooler.
It is massive, it is quite heavy, but the mounting bracket it came with for AM5 was large and sturdy, and once firmly in place, it felt solid. With a drop of Artic MX-6, this had very decent idle temperatures, and using my Asus motherboards standard fan-sweep auto-set-up the fans run steady and quiet, if not un-noticeable . Manually setting speed for testing only really kicked in the fan sound at 80%, its very reasonable for a fan only cooler.
Have tried it in two different cases, the Fractal Design R5 and the Pop XL Silent, and fits with space to spare in both.
Now the downsides, which can be important, but easily avoidable. The size, that is it, only the size its its downfall. If you have a small case, this will not fit, no way, Its wide, its long, its deep.
In my server, ASUS H170-PRO with socket LGA1151, I could not fit my test graphics card as well as the cooler (without fans installed), as the cooler extended up to the top PCIE slot. Its width as well blocked use of the second fan to the front of the case also due to the furthest left RAM sockets being used. The secondary fan can be installed on either left or right section of the cooler, however it depends on clearance also to any heatsinks near the I/O area of the board, and any external case fans.
If you are getting this, I would highly recommend to look at your clearances on not only your case, but also your motherboard, for your PCIE 4.0 slot, and your RAM slot location. This shouldn't be as much of a problem on Full ATX boards than MATX, but still worth heading to the manufactures website to read on specs.
Le ventirad est énorme, il faut une tour à l'ancienne pour la place.
Monté sur une carte mère ASUS Prime Z790-A Wifi, ça passe, mais prévoir tout de même de mettre les cartes mémoire et SSD M.2 en avance...
A la mise en service, très peu de bruit, moins que mes ventilos neufs de la tour... Et le processeur ne dépasse pas les 35°C...
Bref, pas d'eau, simple, gros, super, je ne peux que conseillé.
La capacidad de refrigeración es increíble. Mi CPU ahora se mantiene a temperaturas muy bajas incluso durante cargas intensas y sesiones de juego prolongadas.
Hablando de ruido, este disipador es realmente silencioso, pero hay que bajarle en la configuración un poco la velocidad, ya que de serie puede ser molesto.
Además, la instalación fue sencilla y bien guiada por las instrucciones detalladas de Noctua. No tuve problemas para adaptarlo a mi plataforma, y todo encajó perfectamente.
Como punto a tener en cuenta en su tamaño, ya que tuve que subirle algo la altura a uno de los ventiladores porque tocaba con la ram, hay que asegurarse que luego puedes cerrar la caja, es un autentico bicho en tamaño.
Como punto negativo... bueno, los noctua no son precisamente famosos por su bonita estética.