Noctua
NH-D15 G2 HBC
A solid mid-range pick in the cpu coolers line-up, with Dual Tower Air Cooler up front.
56/100
Dual Tower Air CoolerLGA1700AM5Brown
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Why we rate it
- Dual-tower design
- PWM fans
- LGA1700 support
- Above-average heatpipes
- Below-average fan count
Score profile
Scored against the cpu coolers classWhere the NH-D15 G2 HBC wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and dimensions
Cooler typeDual Tower Air Cooler
Heatpipes8
Dual-tower designYes
Performance
Fan count2
Fan size140 mm
Fan and pump
PWM fansYes
Compatibility
Intel socketsLGA1700
AMD socketsAM5
LGA1700 supportYes
AM5 supportYes
RAM clearance59 mm
Features and aesthetics
ColourBrown
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNH-D15 G2 HBC vs Noctua Noctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black
NH-D15 G2 HBCNoctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black
| NoctuaNH-D15 G2 HBCThis page | NoctuaNoctua NH-D15 G2 chromax.black | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 56 /100 |
| Cooler type | Dual Tower Air Cooler | Dual Tower Air Cooler |
Who it's for
Is the NH-D15 G2 HBC right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable cpu cooler for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier cpu cooler is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the NH-D15 G2 HBC worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other cpu coolers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the NH-D15 G2 HBC?
Its dual-tower design stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the FW 360 Ultra ARGB?
The FW 360 Ultra ARGB scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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