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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 size240 mm
Cooler height165 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA29 dBA
RGB lightingNoYes
RAM clearance32 mm

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