Noctua NH-L9x65 Lower Profile Multi Socket CPU Cooler - Intel

 

The NH-L9x65 is a taller, performance-enhanced version of Noctuas award-winning NH-L9 low-profile coolers. With 65 instead of 37mm height and four instead of two heatpipes, the NH-L9x65 is more powerful than its smaller siblings yet retains their 95x95mm footprint, which guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on Intel based ITX mainboards and makes the cooler more convenient to work with as it doesnt overhang near-socket connectors. Thanks to the highly optimised NF-A9x14 premium fan that supports fully automatic speed control via PWM, the NH-L9x65 runs remarkably quiet. Topped off with the professional SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system for Intel and AMD, Noctuas renowned NT-H1 thermal compound and 6 years manufacturers warranty, the NH-L9x65 fuses everything users have come to expect from Noctuas larger coolers into a compact premium package for space restricted systems.

Caution: The NH-L9x65 is a highly-compact low-profile quiet cooler designed for use in small form factor cases and HTPC environments. While it provides first rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and should be used with care on CPUs with more than 84W TDP (Thermal Design Power). Please consult our TDP guidelines to find out whether the NH-L9x65 is recommended for your CPU.

 

 

 

 
Due to its compact heatsink and the 14mm thin NF-A9x14 low profile fan, the NH-L9x65 stands only 65mm tall (the same height as low-profile expansion cards), which makes it ideal for use in compact HTPCs or Small Form Factor cases that offer limited clearance for CPU coolers.

 

 

 
The NH-L9x65 has a 95x95mm footprint that complies exactly to the Intel LGA115x socket keep-out zone. This means that it wont cause issues with chipset coolers and doesnt overhang the RAM slots, making it fully compatible with tall memory modules.

 

 

 
Many Intel LGA115x based mini-ITX mainboards have the PCIe slot sitting close to the 95x95mm socket zone. While larger coolers that exceed this zone may block the PCIe slot, the 95x95xmm sized NH-L9i provides full compatibility with PCIe cards.

 

 

 
Many low-profile coolers use larger fans or heatsinks in order to achieve sufficient cooling performance, but protruding over the socket zone, they make it difficult or even impossible to reach near-socket connectors on tightly packed ITX mainboards. Thanks to its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-L9x65 provides easy access to all connectors and components.

 

 

NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan

The highly optimised NF-A9x14 premium fan features Noctua’s proprietary AAO frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures. Supporting PWM for fully automatic speed control, the NF-A9x14 allows the NH-L9x65 to stay remarkably quiet.

 

 

 
Allowing to reduce the maximum speed of the NF-A9x14 fan from 2500 to 1800rpm, the included Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) makes it possible to achieve near-silent setups using CPUs with up to 65W TDP.

 

 

 
Noctuas SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156), LGA2011 and AMD (AM3(+), AM2(+), FM1, FM2(+)), the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-L9x65 guarantees perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.

 

 

 
Complying with the open SecuFirm standard, the NH-L9x65 can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit, which is provided by Noctua free of charge. If technically possible, Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets.

 

 

 
Having received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctuas NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability.

 

 

 
Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A9x14 features an MTBF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-L9x65 package comes with a full 6 years manufacturers warranty.

 

Socket compatibility		Intel LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3(Square ILM), LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150 & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+ (backplate required)
Height (without fan)		51 mm
Width (without fan)		95 mm
Depth (without fan)		95 mm
Height (with fan)		65 mm
Width (with fan)		95 mm
Depth (with fan)		95 mm
Weight (without fan)		340 g
Weight (with fan)		413 g
Material		Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Max. TDP		see TDP guide
Fan compatibility		92x92x14, 92x92x25
Scope of Delivery		NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Warranty		6 Years
Fan specifications
Model		Noctua NF-A9x14 PWM
Bearing		SSO2
Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%)		2500 RPM
Max. Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%)		1800 RPM
Min. Rotational Speed (PWM, +/-20%)		600 RPM
Max. Airflow		57,5 m/h
Max. Airflow with L.N.A.		40,8 m/h
Max. Acoustical Noise		23,6 dB(A)
Max. Acoustical Noise with L.N.A.		14,8 dB(A)
Input Power		2,52 W
Voltage Range		12 V
MTBF		> 150.000 h