- Review -

30.03.2020 Glob3trotters.com

Well, this will be a very easy analysis since the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black delivers on all fronts. It beats everything that we had to test it against and even was quieter (and cheaper) than a 240 mm AIO. It’s not that heavy as I expected given its colossus presence. The only heads up comes from the first tower that will interfere with taller RAM (>32 mm) in which scenario you can either use the second fan raised like I did or remove it altogether. Then you will have the same performance as a regular D15S which again is no problem at all. On the opposite spectrum, if you want to go all in, you can even add a 3rd fan. The build quality is fantastic, ease of installation and the attention to details is outstanding from the packaging to the presentation and accessories. You know where this is going, that it will get our maximum mark. Finally it looks just amazing in that all black coating !

"It’s seems repetitive that every time we test a Noctua product, to use terms like best in class, top tier, nr. 1 etc. Those statements are a must since they are 100% accurate – they build one of the best, maybe the best air cooling products out there. The NH-D15 in the new chromax.black paint job is the best performing air cooler to date. End of discussion. It beats a more expensive 240 mm AIO while being quieter. When you overclock your CPU, this cooler should be your first choice for air cooling." (Alex Nistor, Glob3trotters.com)