Description:
This all-black edition of Noctua's flagship dual-tower CPU cooler combines proven high-end thermal performance with a sleek, stealthy aesthetic. Built around the same six-heatpipe dual-tower structure that has made this cooler a favourite among enthusiasts, it pairs a fully black-coated heatsink with two black premium-class 140mm fans to rival the cooling output of all-in-one liquid coolers while running exceptionally quiet. The widened fin stack and expanded heatpipe spacing allow for more even heat distribution and improved airflow efficiency across the larger surface area. Soldered joints between the heatpipes and fins ensure the thermal interface stays consistent over years of use, avoiding the performance loss that can occur with press-fitted designs in other coolers. A multi-socket mounting system makes installation straightforward and secure across a wide range of current and older platforms, while high-grade thermal paste is included for optimal contact right out of the box. Recessed lower fins provide generous clearance for tall memory modules in single-fan configuration, and the design can be further personalised using optional coloured accessories to match different build themes.
Features:
- All-black finish with black-coated heatsink, black fans, black anti-vibration pads, black clips and black mounting hardware
- Six-heatpipe dual-tower heatsink design for greater surface area, superior heat distribution and efficient airflow in dual-fan mode
- Fin stack widened to 150mm with expanded heatpipe spacing for more uniform heat spread across a larger surface
- Up to 64mm clearance for tall memory heatsinks when used in single-fan mode
- Fitted with two premium 140mm PWM fans featuring an advanced aerodynamic blade design for strong airflow with low noise
- Automatic PWM speed control through the motherboard, with included Low-Noise Adaptors to further reduce maximum fan speed for quieter operation
- Fan airflow extends beyond the fin stack to help cool surrounding motherboard components and nearby heatsinks
- Robust multi-socket mounting system engineered for secure installation and consistent contact pressure
- Compatible with select older sockets through an optional mounting kit, supporting long-term platform upgrades
- High-grade thermal compound included for minimal thermal resistance and reliable, easy application
- Heatpipes soldered directly to the fins rather than press-fitted, preventing interface degradation from repeated thermal cycling
- Optional colour accessories available separately to customise the cooler for different build colour schemes
Specifications:
- Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2066, LGA2011-0, LGA2011-3 (Square ILM); AMD AM4, AM5
- Without fan: 160 mm H x 150 mm W x 135 mm D
- Weight (without fan): 980 g
- With fan: 165 mm H x 150 mm W x 161 mm D
- Weight (with fan): 1320 g
- Material: Copper (base and heatpipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints, nickel plating
- Fan Compatibility: 140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25
- Fan Bearing Type: SSO2
- Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%): 1500 RPM
- Max. Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%): 1200 RPM
- Min. Rotational Speed @ 20% PWM (+/- 20%): 300 RPM
- Max. Airflow: 140.2 m³/h
- Max. Airflow with L.N.A.: 115.5 m³/h
- Max. Acoustical Noise: 24.6 dB(A)
- Max. Acoustical Noise with L.N.A.: 19.2 dB(A)
- Voltage Range: 12 V
- Fan MTTF Rating: Over 150,000 hours
Package Contents:
- 1x Black NH-D15 heatsink
- 2x NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black premium fans
- 2x Low-Noise Adaptors (L.N.A.)
- 1x 4-pin PWM Y-cable
- 1x High-grade thermal compound
- 1x Black SecuFirm2 mounting kit
