Does Noctua NH-D15 come with thermal paste?
Once unboxed you’ll spot the cooling unit consisting of the heatsink assembly, fan and brackets + backplate that supports a very wide range of AMD and Intel processors. A little thermal paste is included as well. Also included is a special screwdriver to mount the unit, we’ll show you why later on in the article.
How much power does Noctua NH-D15 use?
105 watts
THE COOLERS
| Specifications | NH-D15 | NH-U12A |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | 161 mm | 112 mm |
| Weight | 1320 g | 1220 g |
| Recommended TDP (AMD) | >105 watts | 105 watts? |
| Price (Amazon) | $90 | $100 |
What is the best CPU air cooler on the market?
The Best Air Coolers You Can Buy Today
- Cooler Master MasterAir MA624 Stealth. Best Big Air CPU Cooler.
- Deepcool Assassin III. Best Big Air CPU Cooler Alternative.
- Cooler Master MasterAir MA410M. Best Mid-size Air CPU Cooler.
- Noctua NH-U14S. Best AMD Threadripper Air CPU Cooler.
- Zalman CNPS10x Performa Black.
How big is Noctua NH-D15?
As a result, the total height of the NH-D15 including fans is 165mm whereas the total height of the NH-D15S including its single center fan is only 160mm.
Does Noctua NH-D15 have fans?
The NF-A15 premium fans supplied with the NH-D15 support PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard. In addition, the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200rpm using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors for even quieter operation.
Does Noctua D15 block RAM?
Noctua NH-D15 is blocking RAM/PCIE.
What RAM works with Noctua D15?
High RAM compatibility in single fan mode Thanks 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).
Is the NH-D15 better than AIO?
A NH-D15 will in most cases outperform your standard Asetek AIO’s (Round cpu block). The 360mm AIO’s will perform about the same, but some can still be outdone by the NH-D15. This is why its as widely used still even though it’s an air cooler that is quite an old design at this point.