Noctua Goes All Black With Chromax
Noctua has always been known for two things. High end cooling performance and that classic brown and beige color combo that everyone recognizes instantly. Some people love the look. Others try to hide it behind solid side panels.
Now Noctua is giving style focused builders a new option. The company is rolling out all black Chromax versions of its flagship NH D15 G2 air cooler along with new blacked out Chromax editions of its latest 140 mm fans. These new models are built for people who want elite cooling without sacrificing a clean dark theme inside their PC.
If you are putting together a high end gaming rig or a powerful workstation and you want an all black build that still runs cool and quiet, these new Chromax parts are made with you in mind.
NH D15 G2 Chromax: Flagship Cooling In Stealth Mode
The NH D15 G2 is Noctua’s next generation version of its legendary dual tower air cooler. The original NH D15 has been a long time favorite in the PC community because it can handle hot CPUs while staying impressively quiet.
The new Chromax edition takes that same next level performance and wraps it in a full black finish. That means:
- All black heatsink towers for a stealthy look
- All black fans that match modern gaming builds
- Black fan clips and mounting hardware for a unified design
The idea is simple. You get the cooling power that Noctua is known for but in a style that blends right into dark themed systems instead of standing out with brown tones.
The NH D15 G2 Chromax is aimed at users running powerful processors from Intel or AMD where you want serious thermal headroom for gaming, streaming or content creation. It is a strong fit for people who want air cooling reliability with near liquid cooling performance.
Because it is an air cooler you also avoid the usual concerns about pump failures or leaks that come with liquid AIOs. For many builders this balance of performance, silence and reliability is exactly why the D15 line has stayed so popular.
New NF A14x25 G2 Fans: High End Airflow In Black
Noctua is not stopping at the cooler itself. Alongside the NH D15 G2 Chromax the company is also releasing new Chromax versions of its 140 mm fans.
There are two main models here:
- NF A14x25 G2 140 mm PWM fan
- NF A14x25r G2 140 mm PWM fan with a round frame
Both use Noctua’s second generation A series design. These fans are built for high airflow and strong static pressure which makes them great for both case ventilation and on coolers or radiators.
The difference between the two is the frame shape. The standard NF A14x25 G2 uses a square frame that fits perfectly on radiators and as front or rear case fans. The NF A14x25r G2 uses a round frame that works well where space is tight or where you want a bit more flexibility in mounting.
The Chromax editions of these fans are fully blacked out just like the new cooler. You still get the performance tuning that Noctua is known for.
- PWM control for precise fan speed adjustment
- Quiet operation at lower and medium speeds
- High performance mode available when your system heats up
For builders this means you can design an entire airflow setup where every visible fan matches the same all black look without giving up on air pressure or noise levels.
Who These New Chromax Parts Are For
So who should care about these new Noctua releases. If you fall into any of these groups there is a good chance they are worth a look.
- You want a high end gaming PC with an all black or RGB heavy theme and you do not want brown accents anywhere in sight
- You like the idea of air cooling for long term reliability but you also want performance close to a liquid AIO
- You already trust Noctua’s engineering but were waiting for a more neutral aesthetic before buying
- You are planning a powerful workstation where low temperatures and low noise are both important
By bringing Chromax styling to its top tier cooler and its latest 140 mm fans Noctua is basically removing the last big reason some builders avoided the brand.
If you used to pick other coolers just to match the look of your case fans and GPU now you can go all in on Noctua and still keep that clean dark build you have in mind.
The core idea behind this launch is simple. Noctua is finally letting style catch up to its already strong reputation for performance and silence. If you care about both frame rates and how your rig looks on your desk these new Chromax options might be exactly what you were waiting for.
Original article and image: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/noctuas-flagship-nh-d15-g2-cpu-cooler-is-now-available-in-an-all-black-chromax-variant-company-touts-stealthy-unobtrusive-upgrade
