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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs Noctua NH-L9a-AM5

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Key differences

  • Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 has higher RAM clearance (999 mm vs 32 mm)
  • Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 has lower Cooler height (37 mm vs 165 mm)
  • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (250 W vs 95 W)
  • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
  • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Heatpipes (6 vs 4)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Noctua NH-L9a-AM5
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W95 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4
Heatpipes64
Cooler height165 mm37 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans21
Fan size140 mm92 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA23.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm999 mm

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