Noctua plans to release an NH-D15 successor in 2021 alongside new 140mm fans

In recent years, Noctua has expanded to offer its users all-black Chromax series editions of their premiere cooler designs, but behind the scenes, Noctua has been working in its next-generation flagship heatsink, a replacement for their world-class NH-D15.   

In mid-late 2021, Noctua plans to launch its next-generation NH-D series heatsink, seemingly coinciding with the release of the company’s “next-generation 140mm fan” launch. This seemingly simultaneous makes sense, as a next-generation heatsink design is best paired with new fan designs. Altering both aspects of their next-generation cooler gives Noctua a real opportunity to deliver a significant performance leap over their already top-tier offerings. 

Given the pre-release nature of Noctua’s hardware roadmap, it is possible that Noctua’s future products could be delayed. This means that Noctua’s NHD-15 successor could be delayed into 2022, though this seems unlikely.

As a brand, Noctua has a stellar reputation, making the prospect of a new flagship heatsink design incredibly exciting. As CPU core counts and TDPs continue to rise, Noctua is preparing a new top-class heatsink to meet the needs of future PC builders. We look forward to seeing this hypothetical NH-D16 cooler and hearing about the design innovations that will make its increased cooling performance possible.