Best selling CPU coolers from Noctua
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Noctua products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Noctua NH-D15 Chromax
The NH-D15 chromax.black is a completely black version of Noctua's award-winning flagship model, the NH-D15. The secret to the premium cooler's success remains unchanged thanks to the same dual-tower design and the proven NF-A15 PWM fans: the CPU cooler offers excellent quiet operation combined with cooling performance that can compete with complete water cooling systems. The chromax.black version, with its black fans and black-coated heatsink, additionally combines these advantages with a sleek stealth design. The overall high-quality package is completed by the renowned multi-socket mounting system SecuFirm2 and Noctua's popular NT-H1 thermal paste. Whether for overclockers or silent enthusiasts, the NH-D15 chromax.black is a true premium solution that looks as good as it cools.
2. Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC
The NH-D15 G2 is the further improved second generation of Noctua's iconic NH-D15. With its state-of-the-art, speed-controlled NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fans, eight heat pipes, and asymmetrical fin stacks that have been carefully tuned to work with the new fans, it achieves even better and quieter cooling performance than its award-winning predecessor.
The special Low Base Convexity (LBC) version is optimized for relatively flat CPUs and provides excellent contact quality on AMD's AM5 processors, even when the included offset mounting option is not used. In addition to its further enhanced performance, the NH-D15 G2 also offers improved compatibility thanks to an offset design that allows it to free up the top PCIe x16 slot on most current motherboards. Last but not least, the G2 version has been upgraded to the Torx-based SecuFirm2+ multi-socket mounting system, complete with the included NM-SD1 screwdriver, as well as Noctua's superior NT-H2 thermal paste.
3. Noctua NH-D15 G2
The NH-D15 G2 represents the second, further improved generation of the iconic Noctua NH-D15. Thanks to two state-of-the-art NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fans with speed offset, eight heat pipes, and asymmetrical cooling towers carefully optimized for use with the new fans, it achieves an even higher cooling performance compared to its highly acclaimed predecessor, while maintaining the same excellent operating quietness. Thus, the G2 version is a true flagship model that pushes the boundaries in air cooling, continuing the tradition of the original NH-D15 and competing with the efficiency of many all-in-one liquid coolers.
4. Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black
Compact and quiet cooler for LGA1700 socket
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 158 mm x 125 mm x 112 mm
- Cooling type: Active (with fan)
- Maximum fan speed: 2000 rpm
- Noise level during operation: 22.6 dBA
- Maximum airflow: 102.1 m3/h
- Compatible with AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/AM4/AM5/FM1/FM2/FM2+/LGA 1150/LGA 1151/LGA 1155/LGA 1156/LGA 1200/LGA 1700/LGA 2011/LGA 2066 processor sockets.
5. Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black CPU cooler
Noctua's CPU coolers have repeatedly impressed in various test reports with their excellent cooling performance. In particular, the NH-D15 has convinced both users and testers alike with its low noise levels and icy temperatures. With the D15S, Noctua introduces an asymmetrical design to enhance compatibility with tall RAM modules and large graphics cards.
6. Noctua NH-L9x65
With a height of 65 mm instead of 37 mm and four heat pipes instead of two, the NH-L9x65 offers significantly more performance reserves than its lower-profile sibling models, while maintaining the same footprint of 95 x 95 mm. This ensures 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on Intel-based ITX motherboards, and the cooler does not obstruct any nearby ports. Thanks to the highly optimized NF-A9x14 premium fan with PWM support for automatic speed control, the NH-L9x65 operates remarkably quietly. The package is completed with the professional SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua's renowned NT-H1 thermal paste. Thus, the NH-L9x65 combines the familiar advantages of larger Noctua coolers in a compact, high-quality complete package for systems with limited space.
7. Noctua Nh-L12s
Thanks to the slim NF-A12x15 PWM, 120mm fan, the NH-L12S achieves even better silent cooling performance than its predecessor with a 92mm fan. At the same time, the NH-L12S is highly flexible: when the fan is mounted above the cooling fins, the cooler supports RAM modules with a height of up to 45mm. If the fan is mounted below, the total height is only 70mm, allowing the cooler to fit into many HTPC and small form factor cases. The overall high-quality package of the NH-L12S is rounded off by the professional SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua's proven NT-H1 thermal paste – a premium solution for the highest demands in the low-profile segment.
8. Noctua Nh-U9s
The asymmetrical design with 5 heat pipes allows for both increased cooling performance and better compatibility. With a footprint of 95 x 95 mm, the cooler does not overhang the memory slots or PCIe slots on all Intel and most AMD-based motherboards (including µATX and ITX). Combined with a compact height of 125 mm, this makes the NH-U9S a versatile solution with excellent case, RAM, and PCIe compatibility. The included NF-A9 premium fan ensures outstanding quiet operation, with its speed being fully automatically regulated via PWM. Adding a second NF-A9 fan, available separately, can further enhance cooling performance in a dual-fan setup.
9. Noctua NH-U14S TR5-SP6
The Noctua NH-U14S TR5-SP6 CPU cooler is the ultimate cooling system for high-end setups, specifically designed for AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors. With its design, this air cooler delivers outstanding cooling performance, which is impressive even under extreme loads, thanks to precise engineering and high-quality materials.
10. Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 Chromax
Compact and quiet low-profile cooler for AM5 socket
- Maximum airflow: 57.5 m³/h
- For AM5 processor socket
- Maximum fan speed: 2500 rpm
- Operating noise level: 23.6 dBA
- Cooling type: Active (with fan)
- Ideal for use in compact HTPCs and small form factor cases.
