We had to wait a few years for a new version of a very popular NH-D15 cooler. New Noctua products do not appear often, but when they do, there’re usually something special. We believe the same will happen with the new NH-D15, simply called G2. In addition, Noctua released three cooler versions with different base shapes for different needs. We will focus on the LBC version, which is designed for large and flat IHS. It’s a version dedicated mainly to modern AMD and workstation series CPUs. Since the premiere of the Ryzen 9000 series has been delayed, our tests will be performed on the Ryzen 9 7950X.
Let’s begin with the specifications and features of the new Noctua coolers.
![Next-generation performance](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/G/2/G2.png)
Next-generation performance
![Optimised, asymmetrical fin-stacks](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/D/1/D15_G2.png)
Optimised, asymmetrical fin-stacks
![More performance, smaller size](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/M/o/More_performance__smaller_size.png)
More performance, smaller size
![8 heatpipes for superior performance at higher heat-loads](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/8/-/8-heatpipes.png)
8 heatpipes for superior performance at higher heat-loads
![Three variants for platform-specific optimisation](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/T/h/Three_variants_for_platform-specific_optimisation.png)
Three variants for platform-specific optimisation
![Specialised LBC (Low Base Convexity) version](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/L/B/LBC.png)
Specialised LBC (Low Base Convexity) version
![NM-ISW1 shim washers for reducing CPU deformation on LGA1700](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/N/A/NA-ISW1.png)
NM-ISW1 shim washers for reducing CPU deformation on LGA1700
![Offset design for better PCIe clearance](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/n/h/nh_d15s_pci_comp_1_0.png)
Offset design for better PCIe clearance
![High RAM compatibility in single fan mode](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/n/h/nh_l9_ram_1_8.png)
High RAM compatibility in single fan mode
![Two NF-A14x25r G2 fans](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/A/1/A14x25_PP.png)
Two NF-A14x25r G2 fans
![Speed-offset for optimal acoustics](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/s/p/speed-offset.png)
Speed-offset for optimal acoustics
![PWM control with wide speed range](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/p/w/pwm_lna_1_19.png)
PWM control with wide speed range
![Fans stop at 0% PWM](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/s/t/stops_at_0_pwm2_1_0.png)
Fans stop at 0% PWM
![Low-Noise Adaptors](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/l/n/lna_f12_1_.png)
Low-Noise Adaptors
![Excellent component cooling](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/n/h/nh_d15s_component_cooling_1_0.png)
Excellent component cooling
![SecuFirm2+™ Torx-based multi-socket mounting system](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/n/h/nh_u12s_secufirm_2_.png)
SecuFirm2+™ Torx-based multi-socket mounting system
![Offset mounting option for AMD AM5](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/o/f/offset_short_3_.png)
Offset mounting option for AMD AM5
![Compatibility with past and future sockets](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/p/a/past_future_sockets_1_.png)
Compatibility with past and future sockets
![NT-H2 next-gen thermal compound](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/n/x/nxt-gen-nt-h2_2_1_.jpg)
NT-H2 next-gen thermal compound
![Thermal paste guard for AMD AM5](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/A/M/AM5_2_3.png)
Thermal paste guard for AMD AM5
![Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/s/o/soldered_heatpipes_1_.jpg)
Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins
![6-year manufacturer’s warranty](https://noctua.at/pub/media/producttechnology/image/w/a/warranty_2_.png)
6-year manufacturer’s warranty
You can buy the Noctua NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler for around $149.95 from Amazon online store – https://amzn.to/3yqE3Vd
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