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Noctua NH-D15 G2
Noctua's flagship dual tower nearly matches large AIOs in games, but costs around three times rival air coolers.
- Dual tower
- 168 mm
- 24.8 dBA
PCPR score
7.6
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$150MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
The NH-D15 G2 is Noctua's flagship dual-tower air cooler, with eight heatpipes, two speed-offset NF-A14x25r G2 fans rated 1,500 RPM and 24.8 dB(A), a 168 mm height and offset mounting for AM5. PC Gamer found it among the best air coolers available, with low noise, while Tom's Hardware measured better thermals than the original but judged the price too high and noted rattle and noise variance on its unit. Regular, HBC and LBC versions target different CPU contact shapes.
Pros
- Eight heatpipes with two 140 mm NF-A14x25r G2 fans running at offset speeds to reduce noise
- PC Gamer saw results on a par with big 360 mm liquid coolers in games and lightly threaded workloads
- Included AM5 offset mounting bars, LGA1700 shim washers and NT-H2 paste
- Six-year warranty and strong manufacturer support
Cons
- Tom's Hardware considered it overpriced next to cheaper rivals
- Tom's Hardware's review unit showed rattling and varying noise levels
- 168 mm height and a 32 mm dual-fan memory limit restrict case and RAM choices
- Regular, HBC and LBC versions make the purchase CPU-specific
Best for
- Air-cooling purists who want flagship thermals with low noise
- High-end CPUs in cases with at least 168 mm of cooler clearance
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Dual tower
Fit
- Socket support
- AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
- Height (air)
- 168 mm
- Width (air)
- 150 mm
- RAM clearance
- 32 mm
Cooling
- Fans included
- 2
- Fan size
- 140 mm
- Max noise
- 24.8 dBA
Physical
- RGB
- No
- LCD display
- No
Features
- Warranty
- 6 years
Compatibility notes
- 168 mm tall; confirm the case's CPU cooler height limit.
- RAM clearance is 32 mm in dual-fan mode and 59 mm in single-fan mode, per the maker data listed by Overclockers UK.
- Comes in regular, HBC and LBC base versions; choose for your CPU platform.
- Uses Torx T20 screws, with the driver included.
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Video reviews
Overview · Review
Noctua NH-D15 G2 Review & Benchmarks, HBC & LBC Comparison, & Best CPU Coolers
Gamers Nexus
Gamers Nexus reviews the Noctua NH-D15 G2 with thermal, acoustic, and pressure benchmarks plus comparisons against Noctua's other variants.
Mixed · Review
Return of the King - Noctua NH-D15 G2 Review
Hardware Canucks
Hardware Canucks reviews the NH-D15 G2 as a contender for best air cooler despite its high price and competition from Thermalright and DeepCool.
Overview · Review
The 👑 Is Back Where it Belongs - Noctua NH-D15 G2 Review
STS
STS reviews the Noctua NH-D15 G2, testing whether its new fans and dual-tower design return it to the top of benchmark charts.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedTom's Hardware saw better thermals than the original NH-D15 and praised Noctua's support, but considered the asking price too high and reported rattling and varying noise on its review sample.
Review
Read the sourcePC Gamer
PositivePC Gamer rated it at the top of air cooling, on a par with big 360 mm AIOs in games and light workloads, while flagging the steep price, 168 mm height and CPU-specific base versions.
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Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.
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Common questions
Which NH-D15 G2 version should I buy?
Noctua sells regular, HBC and LBC versions. Tom's Hardware says HBC suits LGA1700 CPUs that have warped from socket bending, while LBC suits flatter CPUs such as AM4 or LGA2011.
Will the NH-D15 G2 clear my RAM?
In dual-fan mode it needs standard-height memory up to 32 mm, and in single-fan mode it clears at least 59 mm, per the maker data listed by Overclockers UK.
Does the NH-D15 G2 fit LGA1851 and AM5?
Yes. Listed support covers LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 and LGA115x plus AM5 and AM4, and the box includes offset mounting bars for AM5.
Is the NH-D15 G2 worth it over a cheaper dual tower?
Tom's Hardware judged its list price too high, and PC Gamer noted it costs about three times other well-regarded dual-fan air coolers, so it suits buyers who value Noctua's acoustics and support.
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