No, an nh-d15s is not designed to handle a 13900k.
No, an nh-d15s is not designed to handle a 13900k.
Check if your nh-d15s can support a 13900k without water cooling. You're okay adjusting settings for better performance, including voltages, fan curves, and disabling hyper threads and e-cores. Since you mainly play games, the load and temperatures should stay manageable.
It can handle temperatures up to 13900K. You may not be able to overclock, so consider undervolting instead. For the best performance, use an AIO and ensure proper cooling. Disabling ht and e-cores and applying undervolt at that stage will help you reach 13700 or 13600.
Consider adjusting voltage, turning off e-cores, boosting fan speeds, and using higher-speed 13900K for better performance. If temperatures remain high, think about upgrading later. For getting more out of your existing NH-D15s, look into tuning options or aftermarket parts to squeeze extra performance.
I have three intakes and two exhausts, so everything should work. I’m only changing the CPU, motherboard, and RAM—everything else remains the same except my GPU, which I’ll also upgrade. I don’t mind the higher cost of AIOs because they tend to have more failure points.
I'm not familiar with Intel, but Ryzen undervolting can really boost performance. Since you just got them, it's a bit surprising. The cooler should work fine, though there might be better options available. Upgrading the fan could help too—those are often a pain point. Stronger fans and better coolers exist, especially for high-performance builds. I'm not saying I'm up for it, but it sounds like you're looking to optimize your setup.