Conclusion
There are barely a few coolers that can compete with the NH-L9a-AM5 regarding performance or noise in such a small package. Probably not even one competitive cooler offers all at once. This is why the NH-L9 series has been so popular for years. Now it’s also available for the latest AMD motherboards, with a brand new mounting kit.
Every Noctua cooler is top quality and comes with a 6-year warranty. No one would offer so long warranty not being sure about the products’ quality.
Both versions of the NH-L9a-AM5 provide the same performance, so the only decision you have to make is the color. It will also affect the price as the black version costs about $10 more. Considering that the cooler costs around $50, then it’s significant. It’s still worth the price of the cooler and all accessories in the box.
You can buy the Noctua NH-L9a-AM5 chromax.black
Final words:
The NH-L9x series of CPU coolers from Noctua proves that a good design doesn’t need big changes to be on top for years. The NH-L9a-AM5 is perfect for any SFF PC with the latest AMD socket, delivering high performance and quiet operation in a tiny package.
One more Noctua cooler leaves our redaction with the Editor’s Choice Award!
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