DeepCool AK500 vs Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
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Key differences
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
- •DeepCool AK500 has higher RAM clearance (40 mm vs 32 mm)
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Heatpipes (6 vs 5)
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has lower Max noise (24.6 dBA vs 28 dBA)
- •DeepCool AK500 has lower Cooler height (157 mm vs 165 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
DeepCool AK500
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Cooling
Cooler typeAir single-towerAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity240 W250 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes56▲
Cooler height157 mm▲165 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans12▲
Fan size120 mm140 mm
Max noise28 dBA24.6 dBA▲
RGB lightingYesNo
RAM clearance40 mm▲32 mm