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Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4

The Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 lands as a entry-level cpu cooler, built around Dual-Tower.

51/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Dual-TowerAM4Brown
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Why we rate it

  • Dual-tower design
  • PWM fans
  • Above-average fan size
  • Below-average heatpipes
Score profile

Where the Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 wins and loses

Scored against the cpu coolers class
TypePerformanceFanFeatures71438080
Type and dimensions
71
Performance
43
Fan and pump
80
Features and aesthetics
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type and dimensions

Cooler typeDual-Tower
Heatpipes6
Dual-tower designYes

Performance

Fan count15
Fan size140 mm

Fan and pump

PWM fansYes

Compatibility

AMD socketsAM4

Features and aesthetics

ColourBrown
Warranty6 years

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Head to head

Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 vs Noctua Noctua NH-D15

Highlighted cell = better in that row
TypePerformanceFanFeatures
Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4Noctua NH-D15
 NoctuaNoctua NH-D15 SE-AM4This pageNoctuaNoctua NH-D15
Overall score51 /10051 /100
Cooler typeDual-TowerAir
Who it's for

Is the Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 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.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 51/100 against other cpu coolers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4?

Its dual-tower design stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the AQUA ELITE 360 V3?

The AQUA ELITE 360 V3 scores 52/100 versus this one at 51/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.