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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs Thermalright Frost Commander 140 Black

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Key differences

  • Thermalright Frost Commander 140 Black has higher RAM clearance (40 mm vs 32 mm)
  • Thermalright Frost Commander 140 Black has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (280 W vs 250 W)
  • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has lower Max noise (24.6 dBA vs 27 dBA)
  • Thermalright Frost Commander 140 Black has lower Cooler height (160 mm vs 165 mm)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Thermalright Frost Commander 140 Black
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir dual-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W280 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes66
Cooler height165 mm160 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm140 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA27 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm40 mm

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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black

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