Conclusion and Verdict
In conclusion, Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A15 features an MTBF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-D15S package comes with a full 6 years manufacturer’s warranty. Complying with Noctua’s AAO standard and featuring sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A15 has quickly built up a reputation as one of the best 140mm fans on the market.
Having received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctua’s NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability.
Extending below the fin-stacks, the large NF-A15 fan not only contributes to the superb CPU cooling capabilities of the NH-D15S but also provides massive airflow.
The NF-A15 premium fan supplied with the NH-D15S supports 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 Adaptor for even quieter operation.
Pros:
- Extreme cooling capabilities
- PCI clearances
- High Quality
- Easy Install
- Quick fan install
- Easy to add another fan
Cons:
- Fan color may not appeal to everyone
Final Thoughts:
The Noctua NH-D15S is a very efficient cooler. As for finding one to buy; I have only seen one and that was on Amazon sold by Noctua for a price of 99.75 USD. The price point is high but you do receive the best cooling money can buy!
