Noctua NH-L9x65
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fan, on body, fan: 1, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 92 mm, depth 14 mm, 2200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 120 mm, 1850 rpm, maximum TDP 88 W, height: 70 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 200 mm, depth 30 mm, 800 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 2, 140 mm, 1500 rpm, maximum TDP 220 W, height: 165 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 40 mm, depth 20 mm, 5000 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 80 mm, depth 25 mm, 2200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 92 mm, 2500 rpm, maximum TDP 65 W, height: 34 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 140 mm, depth 25 mm, 1500 rpm, height: 168 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, 2000 rpm, height: 158 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 40 mm, depth 20 mm, 5000 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 140 mm, depth 25 mm, 1200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
Model overview based on user reviews
The Noctua NH-L9x65 is a compact active cooler designed for CPUs, featuring a downward airflow direction and a single 95 mm fan with a noise level of 24 dB. It is praised for its excellent packaging and high-quality assembly, along with a 6-year warranty. The cooler supports both Intel and AMD sockets and is equipped with a PWM speed controller. However, users have noted that while it operates quietly, it struggles to maintain low temperatures under heavy loads, particularly with high-performance processors. Despite being rated for a maximum TDP of 67W, some users report overheating issues, suggesting it may not be suitable for more demanding setups. The cooler is considered a bit pricey for its size, and some users feel it does not meet its specified performance claims, making it an unjustified investment for those with high-performance needs.
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It's not quiet at maximum speed, but even with the processor under full load, you can only hear the wind passing through the heatsink fins. Excellent packaging and accessories, there is a mount for Intel and AMD. Very high quality assembled. 6 year warranty A little expensive for such a baby. I bought it for an Intel core i5-11400f processor, which is installed in a cramped case, dimensions: W×H×D 105×377×337, with one fan for intake, and a power supply for exhaust. So, when using the mother software from Asus in turbo mode, and this is with the processor fan speed in the region of 1600 - 1800 rpm, the temperature of the processor without load is 43 degrees, and with the slightest increase in load the temperature jumps. In modern games like Rise of the Tomb Raider it is already 65 degrees. When the housing lid is open, the temperature is 5 - 7 degrees lower. In some games the temperature rises to 70 - 85 degrees. And the saddest thing is that the processor does not pass any stress tests successfully, it heats up to 100 degrees in 30 seconds, and this despite the fact that the thermal package of the processor is 65W, and the cooler is designed for 140W, which is very doubtful. As a result, you will have to change the cooler to a more efficient one, and, accordingly, you will need a larger case use Noctua NH-L9x65 few months |
Do not believe those who say it fits high-performance processors. The maximum TDP of 140W is not true. I have an i74770k with 84W, a huge case, and additional fans. And it doesn't handle it. The temperature constantly spikes, and under heavy loads, the PC restarts due to overheating. - absence of noise does not meet specification. You need to change the cooler on the radiator to something more serious.  momai: use Noctua NH-L9x65 few months |
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liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 2000 rpm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, 2000 rpm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, TR4, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 3000 rpm, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1800 rpm, maximum TDP 350 W, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 92 mm, depth 14 mm, 2200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 2, 140 mm, 1500 rpm, maximum TDP 220 W, height: 165 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount