Noctua NH D15 setup problems with the new build
Noctua NH D15 setup problems with the new build
Hello everyone, I’m facing a serious problem with my new build. It’s been over 15 years since I last assembled a PC, and I’m trying to keep things simple. I’ve gathered all the parts I need but encountered an issue when installing the dual tower heatsink. The fans are blocked on one side by the motherboard’s built-in shield and another by the RAM height on the opposite side. Could anyone suggest a solution? I’m considering an AIO, a single stack cooler, or something else. I’ve already spent a lot of money and feel really let down.
You can raise the fans slightly to create space for the RAM and other components. Of course, your case must have sufficient room for this.
The main fan connecting the towers isn't blocked by the IO shield, which means I can drop the second fan from consideration.
We conducted tests when the NH-D15 was released and with just one fan it performed only 2-4°C warmer than using two. Noctua offers a model with one central fan, the NH-D15S (S = Single), which supports more RAM options. Your 9800X3D handles cooling well, making a single fan more than sufficient for this configuration.
Thanks for your feedback. I’ve booted up, updated the BIOS to version 3.16, and started installing WIN11. I’m really excited about this update. The main challenge will be ensuring all firmware and drivers are installed properly, then testing the system under a heavier workload—like running a game—to confirm stability. I’ll keep you updated as I move forward.