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Noctua NH-D15 G2 vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

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Key differences

  • Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 32 mm)
  • Noctua NH-D15 G2 has higher Heatpipes (8 vs 7)
  • Noctua NH-D15 G2 has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (300 W vs 280 W)
  • Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has lower Cooler height (157 mm vs 168 mm)
  • Noctua NH-D15 G2 has lower Max noise (24 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-D15 G2
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir dual-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity300 W280 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes87
Cooler height168 mm157 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24 dBA25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm45 mm

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Noctua NH-D15 G2

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