Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black Premium Dual Tower CPU Cooler for AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA1851/LGA1700/LGA1200 (Black)
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The Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black is a high-end dual-tower air cooler aimed at enthusiasts who want top-tier thermal performance without resorting to liquid cooling. It's the all-black aesthetic variant of Noctua's flagship G2 revision, targeting overclockers and system builders who need serious CPU cooling and don't mind the physical footprint.
Key Features
Dual-tower heatsink design with six heatpipes and revised fin geometry compared to the original NH-D15
Includes two NF-A15x25 G2 140mm PWM fans in push-pull configuration
Compatible with AMD AM5 and AM4, and Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, and LGA1200 sockets
Full chromax.black treatment: black-coated heatsink fins, heatpipes, and fan frames for a uniform dark finish
SecuFirm2+ mounting system for tool-assisted, torque-limited installation
Measures approximately 168mm tall, requiring case clearance of at least 170mm recommended
Our Verdict
An excellent choice for enthusiasts building a high-performance, air-cooled system who want to avoid AIO maintenance and noise. If your case has sufficient clearance and your RAM isn't unusually tall, this is hard to beat at its tier. Budget builders or those with compact cases should look elsewhere.