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Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap

Name: Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, CPU Cooler Add-On Fan 140mm | High Airflow and Static Pressure Low Noise, 25mm Thick, Upgrade Fan for
Brand: Noctua
SKU: B07654B9MR

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Bottom line: The Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap: 150mm round frame with 120mm mounting holes clears tall RAM on NH-D15 builds; main trade-off: 25mm thickness still adds width to an already large NH-D15 tower.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 150mm round frame with 120mm mounting holes clears tall RAM on NH-D15 builds
✓ 4-pin PWM lets the motherboard drop RPM at idle instead of running flat out
✓ 24.6 dB(A) ceiling at its 1500 RPM max speed
✓ Six anti-vibration pad colors included: red, black, white, blue, yellow, green

Cons

✗ 25mm thickness still adds width to an already large NH-D15 tower
✗ Only fits coolers using 105mm hole spacing, not square 140mm fan mounts
✗ No fan controller or low-noise adapter substitute if your board lacks a 4-pin header
✗ All-black finish shows dust more readily than the standard beige rotor

Manufacturer description

The Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black.swap is a 140mm add-on fan built specifically for tower CPU coolers, and its 150x140x25mm round frame is the reason: it uses 120mm standard mounting holes on 105mm spacing, so it drops onto an NH-D15, NH-D15S, or NH-U14S without adapters where a square 140mm fan would foul RAM. Noctua rates it at 1500 RPM maximum with a 24.6 dB(A) noise ceiling, and the 4-pin PWM header connection lets your motherboard throttle it down during idle and light gaming loads. The chromax.black.swap treatment swaps Noctua's brown-and-beige for an all-black frame and rotor…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Noctua's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this fit my NH-D15?

Yes. Noctua lists the NH-D15, NH-D15S, and NH-U14S as intended fits. The round 150mm frame uses 120mm standard mounting holes with 105mm spacing, which is what those coolers use.

How loud is it at full speed?

Noctua rates it at a maximum of 24.6 dB(A) at its 1500 RPM top speed. Because it is a 4-pin PWM fan, your motherboard can throttle it well below that during idle and light loads.

Is this the same as the regular NF-A15, just black?

It is the chromax.black.swap edition: same award-winning NF-A15 design and 1500 RPM PWM spec, in an all-black frame and rotor, with swappable colored anti-vibration pads instead of the standard beige ones.

What colors of anti-vibration pads are included?

Red, black, white, blue, yellow, and green pads ship in the box, so you can recolor the corners to match your build without buying a separate kit.

How long is this fan expected to last?

Noctua specifies an MTTF of more than 150,000 hours for the NF-A15 HS-PWM. Check the product listing for current warranty terms.

Key Features

Premium quiet fan, 140x150x25 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 1500 RPM, max. 24.6 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
Award-winning NF-A15 design has received more than 100 recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
150mm wide round frame with 120mm standard mounting holes (105mm hole spacing): ideal for use on CPU coolers such as the popular NH-D15, NH-D15S or NH-U14S
4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, 1500rpm maximum speed
chromax.black.swap edition with attractive all-black design and swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads for colour-customising

Full Specifications

Brand	Noctua
Model	NF-A15HS-PWMCHBKS
Voltage	12
Wattage	1.56 watts
Material	Fibre-glass reinforced PBT
Dimensions	140x150x25 mm
Unit Count	1 Count
Noise Level	24.6 db
Part Number	NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.black.swap
Material Type	Fibre-glass reinforced PBT
Cooling Method	Air
Item Type Name	Fan
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Air Flow Capacity	140.2 cubic meter per hour
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Included Components	1 Piece
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Warranty Description	6 year manufacturer’s warranty
Full listing title	Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, CPU Cooler Add-On Fan 140mm \| High Airflow and Static Pressure Low Noise, 25mm Thick, Upgrade Fan for NH-D15, Customisable Colour Pads, 1500rpm 4-Pin PWM

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