All stock codes associated to this product
NH-L9X65-CH-BK, NHL9X65CHBK
Noctua NH-L9x65 chromax.black CPU Cooler
The NH-L9x65 chromax.black is an all-black version of the award-winning NH-L9x65 low-profile coolers, which covers a middle ground between the larger NH-L12 series and the ultra-compact NH-L9i and NH-L9a series, 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 not only guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on current motherboards but also makes the cooler more convenient to work with as it doesn’t 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, Noctua’s renowned NT-H1 thermal compound and 6 years manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-L9x65 fuses everything users have come to expect from Noctua’s 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.
Details
Award-winning NH-L9x65 cooler
Carrying awards and recommendations from more than 100 hardware websites and magazines across the world, the NH-L9x65 has proven its qualities in countless tests. Its winning combination of low height, strong performance and excellent compatibility has made it a default choice for Small Form Factor builds.
chromax.black design
The NH-L9x65 chromax.black is black from head to toe: featuring a black coated heatsink, a black fan with black anti-vibration pads, black fan clips and black mounting parts, it’s right at home in all-black builds and easy to integrate with other colour schemes.
65mm low profile
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.
100% RAM compatibility on Intel platforms
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.
100% compatibility with PCIe cards on ITX
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.
Easy access to near-socket connectors
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 Noctuas 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.
Low-Noise Adaptor
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.
SecuFirm2 mounting system
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.
Offset mounting option for AMD AM5
The NH-L9x65 chromax.black includes Noctua’s offset mounting bars for AM5 that make it possible to install the cooler shifted towards the south side of the socket by 7mm, thereby achieving better contact quality right above the CCD(s). This improved contact exactly at the processor’s hotspot can significantly reduce CPU temperatures with typical improvements in the range of 1-3°C.
Compatibility with past and future sockets
Complying with the open SecuFirm standard, the NH-L9x65 chromax.black 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.
NT-H1 thermal compound
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.
6 years warranty
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.
Specifications
| Socket compatibility |
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Intel LGA2011-0 &011-3(Square ILM), LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150 &AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+ (backplate required) |
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| Height (without fan) |
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51 mm |
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| Width (without fan) |
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95 mm |
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| Depth (without fan) |
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95 mm |
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| Height (with fan) |
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65 mm |
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| Width (with fan) |
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95 mm |
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| Depth (with fan) |
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95 mm |
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| Weight (without fan) |
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340 g |
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| Weight (with fan) |
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413 g |
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| Material |
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Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints &el plating |
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| Max. TDP |
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see TDP guide |
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| Fan compatibility |
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92x92x14, 92x92x25 |
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| Scope of Delivery |
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Black NH-L9x65 heatsinkNF-A9x14 PWM chromax.black premium fan
NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
Black SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
Noctua Metal Case-Badge
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| Warranty |
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6 Years |
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Fan specifications |
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| Model |
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Noctua NF-A9x14 PWM |
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| Bearing |
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SSO2 |
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| Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) |
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2500 RPM |
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| Max. Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) |
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1800 RPM |
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| Min. Rotational Speed (PWM, +/-20%) |
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600 RPM |
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| Max. Airflow |
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57,5 m/h |
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| Max. Airflow with L.N.A. |
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40,8 m/h |
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| Max. Acoustical Noise |
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23,6 dB(A) |
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| Max. Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. |
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14,8 dB(A) |
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| Input Power |
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2,52 W |
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| Voltage Range |
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12 V |
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| MTBF |
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> 150.000 h |
