Today we will look at the Noctua NH-L9a low profile CPU cooler and how well this tiny but effective cooler does its job keeping AMD’s flagship APU cool. From the model of the cooler we have the exclusive AMD version but if you have an Intel processor you can get the NH-L9i CPU cooler which is the exact same except built for Intel sockets. Some of the basic features of the NH-L9a cooler is it is an L-type cooler, comes with a 92 x 14 mm PWM fan, 37 mm tall with fan, compatible with FM1, FM2, AM2(+), and AM3(+) sockets. Noctua designed the NH-L9a CPU cooler for small form factor and HTPC style PCs. They caution on their website that while this cooler can be used in any size form factor it is recommended not for use on a CPU above 65 TDP.
Noctua NH-L9a CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-L9a CPU Cooler Specifications
Heatsink Specifications |
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| Socket Compatibility | AM2(+), AM3(+), FM1, FM2 |
| H x W x D (Without Fan) | 23 mm x 144 mm x 92 mm |
| H x W x D (With Fan) | 37 mm x 114 mm x 92 mm |
| Materials | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
| Fan Compatiblity | 92 mm x 92 mm x 14 mm, 92 mm x 92mm x 25mm |
| Warranty | 6 Years |
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Fan Specifications |
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| Model | Noctua NF-A9x14 PWM |
| Bearing | SSO2 |
| Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) | 2500 RPM |
| Max Rotational Speed w/ LNA (+/- 10%) | 1800 RPM |
| Min. Rotational Speed (PWM) | 600 RPM |
| Max. Airflow | 57.5 m³/h |
| Max. Airflow w/ LNA | 40.8 m³/h |
| Max. Acoustical Noise | 23.6 dB |
| Max. Acoustical Noise w/ LNA | 14.8 dB |
| Input Power | 2.52 W |
| Voltage Range | 12 V |
| MTBF | > 150,000 h |
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