Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs NZXT Kraken Elite 240 RGB
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Key differences
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has lower Max noise (24.6 dBA vs 29 dBA)
- •NZXT Kraken Elite 240 RGB has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 250 W)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
NZXT Kraken Elite 240 RGB
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAIO liquid
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W260 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes6—
Radiator size—240 mm
Cooler height165 mm—
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA▲29 dBA
RGB lightingNoYes
RAM clearance32 mm—