- Review -

09.03.2016 PCGamers.net.au

All of the modern day Noctua coolers are quiet and their build quality is second to none. Most system builders could probably get by with a lower grade cooler like the U12S, or even the 92mm series and although these models are very quiet, the NH-U14S and NH-D15 coolers make almost no noise at all. The offset, single fan 'S' version of the NH-D15 is perfect for someone like me who wants as silent a PC as I can get whilst running a stable but moderate overclock. I'm not really fussed over a few degrees as long as the CPU isn't anywhere near its thermal limits. If I change my mind and want to go 'Mad-Scientist' later on, the option is always there to buy another NF-A15 and upgrade my NH-D15S to have the cooling capability of an NH-D15.

"The NH-D15S replaced the NH-D15 on our testbench due to the offset alone as it gives that extra clearance that we really appreciate when changing Graphics cards out." (Phil Carroll, PCGamers.net.au)