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Corsair A115 vs Noctua NH-P1: Comparison
Corsair A115 vs Noctua NH-P1: the height difference
These two are close on paper, and height is the only measure that separates them at all: Corsair A115 164.8 mm against Noctua NH-P1 158 mm. Add warranty to that, 5 years on the Corsair A115 versus 6 years on the Noctua NH-P1, and the pattern holds. Base material is not the same on both, Copper on the Corsair A115 versus Nickel-Plated Copper on the Noctua NH-P1.
Who each one is for
Buy the Corsair A115 for high-end builds needing roughly 240W of air-cooling headroom, though it is the wrong buy for the smallest cases, given the large dual-tower footprint. It also earns its place with Corsair ecosystem buyers who want a flagship air cooler that matches other iCUE components. It is the wrong buy for buyers chasing the single best raw air-cooling performance, where the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black, covered elsewhere on this site, generally edges ahead. The Noctua NH-P1 is the one to take for silent workstation and HTPC builds and locked, moderate-TDP CPUs (65-95W), though it is not built for overclocked or unlocked high-TDP CPUs and small enclosures without ambient airflow. Our rating of the Corsair A115 (8.2/10): A capable flagship air cooler whose main draw is fitting neatly into an all-Corsair build rather than leading on raw thermals. Our rating of the Noctua NH-P1 (8/10): the gold standard for genuinely silent builds, provided the CPU and case airflow stay within its passive limits.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Corsair A115 and Noctua NH-P1 differ on tower type?
Yes. Tower Type reads Dual-Tower on the Corsair A115 versus Single-Tower on the Noctua NH-P1.
Is the Cooler Type the same on the Corsair A115 and Noctua NH-P1?
It is. Both are listed at Air Tower, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Corsair A115
- Corsair
- Noctua NH-P1
- Noctua
Cooler Type
- Corsair A115
- Air Tower
- Noctua NH-P1
- Air Tower
Series
- Corsair A115
- Corsair A115
- Noctua NH-P1
- Noctua NH-P1
Tower Type
- Corsair A115
- Dual-Tower
- Noctua NH-P1
- Single-Tower
Model Number
- Corsair A115
- CT-9010011-WW
- Noctua NH-P1
- NH-P1
Height
- Corsair A115
- 164.8 mm-4%
- Noctua NH-P1
- 158 mmBest
Socket Compatibility
- Corsair A115
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X
- Noctua NH-P1
- AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Fan Count
- Corsair A115
- 2Best
- Noctua NH-P1
- 0
RGB Lighting
- Corsair A115
- No
- Noctua NH-P1
- No
Cooler Width
- Corsair A115
- 153 mm
- Noctua NH-P1
- 154 mm
Heatpipe Count
- Corsair A115
- 6
- Noctua NH-P1
- 6
Base Material
- Corsair A115
- Copper
- Noctua NH-P1
- Nickel-Plated Copper
Warranty
- Corsair A115
- 5 years-17%
- Noctua NH-P1
- 6 yearsBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose Corsair A115 if you want the higher fan count (2 vs 0).
Choose Noctua NH-P1 if you want the lower height (158 mm vs 164.8 mm) and the higher warranty (6 years vs 5 years).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair A115 | Noctua NH-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Corsair A115
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable flagship air cooler whose main draw is fitting neatly into an all-Corsair build rather than leading on raw thermals.
Noctua NH-P1
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The gold standard for genuinely silent builds, provided the CPU and case airflow stay within its passive limits.