Noctua NH-D15 2nd Gen at Computex 2023

[cgfreak]

Looks like Noctua is doing it again. Seven years after launching the NH-D15, Noctua announces a new version of the beast (not sure if it's going to keep the name though), and it comes with quite a few updates.

The new version will have two more heat pipes (8) than its predecessors (6 in D14 and D15), a larger cold plate, increased fin stack density, and an offset design for better PCIe clearance with 9mm less overall depth.

Regarding the fans and accessories, it will come with next-gen 140mm fans, an offset mounting system for the AM5 socket to provide better contact with the CCDs, with NA-TPG1 thermal paste guard, and a direct die mounting kit.

The expected thermal improvement from the current model is 2-4 degrees.
The current ETA is Q2 2024.

 

[cgfreak]

Bonus product

 

[maximus]

I really hope that they make an all-white version!

 

[tosh]

I really hope that they make an all-white version!

They have yet to make black versions of all their products be a common thing, I wouldn't count on white or RGB products any time soon.

 

[cgfreak]

I wouldn't count on RGB products from Noctua at all, and I hope it will stay that way. Actually, I'm completely fine with their original color scheme.

It's Noctua, it's the best engineered fan you can get, and you shouldn't miss it by any means.

They did awesome job with the all black NH-D15 though.

 

[cgfreak]

The new Noctua NM-DD1, direct die kit for delidded AMD AM5 processors.
10-15⁰C lower temps