All stock codes associated to this product
NH-L9I-CH-BK, NHL9ICHBK
Noctua NH-L9i Chromax Black
Overview
The NH-L9i chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning
NH-L9i low-profile quiet CPU cooler for HTPCs and Small Form Factor (SFF)
builds. Thanks to the same proven heatsink design and NF-A9x14 PWM fan, it stays
true to the NH-L9i’s successful formula of fusing a height of only 37mm with
strong performance and excellent quietness of operation, as well as 100% RAM and
PCIe compatibility. At the same time, the chromax.black version with its black
fan and black coated heatsink combines these assets with a sleek stealth look.
Topped off with the renowned SecuFirm2â„¢ low-profile mounting system for Intel
LGA115x, Noctua’s enthusiast-grade NT-H1 thermal compound and a full 6-year
manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-L9i chromax.black is a premium choice for
customers who seek an ultra-compact heatsink that looks just as great as it
cools.
Features
Award-winning NH-L9i cooler
Tens of thousands of enthusiast users all over the world swear by the NH-L9is
quality and performance. Recommended by more than 150 international hardware
websites and magazines, it is renowned as being one of the best low-profile
coolers on the market.
chromax.black design
The NH-L9i chromax.black is black from head to toe: Featuring a black coated
heatsink, a black fan with black anti-vibration-pads, black fan screws and black
mounting parts, its right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with
other colour schemes.
37mm low profile
Due to the slim 23mm heatsink and the NF-A9x14 low profile fan that measures
only 14mm in thickness, the NH-L9 stands a mere 37mm tall, which makes it ideal
for use in compact HTPCs or Small Form Factor cases that offer minimum clearance
for CPU coolers.
100% RAM compatibility
The NH-L9i has a 95x95mm footprint that complies exactly with the Intel
LGA115x socket keep-out zone. This means that it won't cause issues with chipset
coolers and doesn't overhang the RAM slots, so it's fully compatible with tall
memory modules.
100% compatibility with PCIe cards on
mini-ITX
Most Intel LGA115x based mini-ITX motherboards have the PCIe slot sitting
right next to the 95x95mm socket zone. While larger coolers that exceed this
zone are likely to block the PCIe slot, the 95x95xmm sized NH-L9i provides full
compatibility with PCIe cards.
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-L9i to stay remarkably
quiet.
Low-Noise Adaptor
Allowing the maximum speed of the NF-A9x14 PWM fan to be reduced from 2500 to
1800rpm, the included Low-Noise Adaptor (LNA) makes it possible to achieve
near-silent setups with suitable CPUs that only create smaller heat loads.
Custom-designed SecuFirm2 mounting for
LGA115x/1200
The NH-L9i bundles a custom-designed, backplate-less SecuFirm2 mounting
system for LGA115x/1200 that offers extended compatibility with mini-ITX boards
and makes installation easier than ever, all while maintaining the trusted
SecuFirm2 quality.
Optional SecuFirm2 mounting kit for AMD AM4
While the NH-L9is construction is tailored to the keep-out zone of Intels
LGA115x platform, it can be installed on many AMD AM4 boards using the optional
NM-AM4-L9aL9i mounting kit, which can be ordered on Noctuas website free of
charge.
NT-H1 thermal compound
Noctuas much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides
minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability.
Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has
established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds.
Soldered interface between heatpipes and fins
With many heatsinks, the fins are press-fitted to the heatpipes. Due to the
different thermal expansion coefficients of copper and aluminium, this fit can
loosen over years of thermal cycling, which may lead to reduced performance. By
contrast, the NH-L9is fins are soldered to the heatpipes in order to guarantee a
superior thermal interface that doesnt deteriorate even after many years of
usage.
6-year manufacturers warranty
Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding
longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A9x14 features an MTTF rating
of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-L9i package comes with a full
6-year manufacturer's warranty.
Notes and warnings
The NH-L9i is a highly compact, quiet low-profile 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 or CPUs that
create high heat loads. Please consult ourCPU compatibility listto find out
whether the NH-L9i is recommended for your CPU.
Specifications
Cooler
Specification |
|
Socket
compatibility |
Intel
LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, AMD AM4
with NM-AM4-L9aL9i |
Height
(without fan) |
23
mm |
Width
(without fan) |
95
mm |
Depth
(without fan) |
95
mm |
Weight
(without fan) |
320
g |
Height
(with fan) |
37
mm |
Width
(with fan) |
95
mm |
Depth
(with fan) |
95
mm |
Weight
(with fan) |
380
g |
Material |
Copper
(base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints &
nickel plating |
Max.
TDP |
see CPU
compatibility list |
Fan
compatibility |
92x92x14mm,
92x92x25mm |
Scope
of delivery |
Black
coated NH-L9i heatsink |
|
NF-A9x14
HS-PWM chromax.black premium fan |
|
Low-Noise
Adaptor (L.N.A.) |
|
NT-H1
high-grade thermal compound |
|
Black
SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit |
|
Black
Screws for 92x92x25mm fans |
|
Noctua
Metal Case-Badge |
Warranty |
6
Years |
FAN
Specification |
|
Model |
Noctua
NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.black |
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 |
MTTF |
>
150.000 h |