Today we will be taking a look at one of Noctua’s newest additions their cooler lineup the NH-D15S. You may recall the review I did previously over the NH-D15. The S is the updated version of the award winning NH-D15. The changes are subtle and Noctua is making sure the NH-D15S will clear anything and everything down to ram and motherboard components. The NH-D15 performed well in our last review but the cooler came with two fans out of the box. The NH-15S only comes with one but of course you can easily add another if you wish. I am always excited to test anything Noctua. I have never tested a Noctua product and have been disappointed. As Noctua’s line up continues to expand there will be a cooler where Noctua will fit into your application and exceed your cooling needs.
Tailored to provide superior RAM and PCIe compatibility, the NH-D15S is an asymmetrical single fan version of Noctua’s award-winning flagship model, the NH-D15. Thanks to its asymmetrical design, the NH-D15S clears the top PCIe slot on most µATX and ATX motherboards. At the same time, the single fan setup and recessed lower fins guarantee 100% RAM compatibility with memory modules of up to 65mm height. Users who have sufficient room can also upgrade the cooler with either a 120mm or round 140mm fan on the front fin stack for further improved performance in dual fan mode. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and full 6 years manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-D15S forms a complete premium quality solution that combines dual tower efficiency with excellent compatibility and flexible upgrade options.
I would like to thank Noctua for providing the review sample. This is what Noctua has to say about themselves on their website:
| Designed in Austria, Noctua’s premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and thoroughgoing quality.
Having received more than 3000 awards and recommendations from leading hardware websites and magazines, Noctua’s fans and heatsinks are chosen by more than a hundred thousand satisfied customers around the globe.Company History and Background Noctua comes from a cooperation of the Austrian Rascom Computerdistribution Ges.m.b.H. with the Taiwanese cooling specialist Kolink International Corporation, pooling more than ten years of experience in the development, manufacturing and marketing of high-end cooling components. Established in 2005, Noctua took the international silent enthusiasts’ hearts by storm and quickly developed into one of the most acclaimed suppliers of premium quality quiet cooling products.Today, Noctua is present in more than 30 countries across the globe and working with several hundred sales partners. Chosen by noise conscious PC users, system integrators and industry clients alike, Noctua has become synonymous with impeccable quality, excellent customer service and class leading quiet cooling performance.” |
Now let us see what this CPU cooler is all about!
