On Tuesday, Noctua launched its second-generation NH-D15 cooler, which gives refined efficiency and formally helps Intel’s next-generation Arrow Lake-S processors in LGA1851 packaging. Alongside its NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler, Noctua additionally launched its NF-A14x25r G2 140mm followers.
The Noctua NH-D15 G2 is an enhanced model of the favored NH-D15 cooler with eight warmth pipes, two asymmetrical fin-stack and two speed-offset 140-mm PWM followers (to keep away from acoustic interplay phenomena reminiscent of periodic buzzing or intermittent vibrations). According to the producer, these key elements are tailor-made to work effectively collectively to ship superior quiet cooling efficiency, rivalling many all-in-one water cooling programs and pushing the boundaries of air cooling effectivity.
Noctua gives the NH-D15 G2 in three variations to deal with the precise necessities of contemporary CPUs. The common model is flexible and can be utilized for AMD’s AM5 processors and Intel’s LGA1700 CPUs with included mounting equipment. The HBC (High Base Convexity) variant is tailor-made for LGA1700 processors, particularly these subjected to full ILM stress or those who have deformed over time, guaranteeing wonderful contact high quality regardless of the concave form of the CPU. Finally, the LBC (Low Base Convexity) model is tailor-made for flat rectangular CPUs, offering optimum contact on AMD’s AM5 and different comparable processors.
While there are three variations of NH-D15 G2 geared toward totally different processors, they’re all stated to be appropriate with a variety of motherboards and different {hardware}. The new coolers’ offset development ensures clearance for the highest PCIe x16 slot on most present motherboards. Additionally, they characteristic the upgraded Torx-based SecuFirm2+ multi-socket mounting system and include Noctua’s NT-H2 thermal compound.
For these seeking to improve present coolers just like the NH-D15, NH-D15S, or NH-U14S collection, Noctua can be releasing the NF-A14x25r G2 followers individually. These round-frame followers are fine-tuned in single and twin fan packages to attenuate noise ranges whereas providing respectable cooling efficiency.
Finally, Noctua can be prepping a square-frame model of the NF-A14x25 G2 fan for launch in September. This variant targets water-cooling radiators and case-cooling purposes and guarantees to increase the flexibility of Noctua’s cooling options additional.
All variations of Noctua’s NH-D15 G2 coolers price $149.90/€149.90. One NF-A14x25 G2 fan prices $39.90/€39.90, whereas a bundle of two followers prices $79.80/€79.80. The cooler is backed with a six-year guarantee.
