Features
- 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 won’t cause issues with chipset coolers and doesn’t 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 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.
- SecuFirm2™ mounting system Noctua’s 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.
- Compatibility with past and future 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.
- NT-H1 thermal compound Having received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world, Noctua’s 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 manufacturer’s warranty.
Specifications
| 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 | |
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| 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 m³/h | |
| Max. Airflow with L.N.A. | 40,8 m³/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 | |
Now let us open the box and see what awaits us!
Packaging
The Noctua NH-L9x65 comes packaged the Nocuta way, brown labeling and a white Box! The package is clearly labeled with the Noctua logo and the model contained inside. The Front of the package states the cooler model and type. The front also lists a few of the features of the cooler. One side of the package lists a few of the specifications and scope of delivery while the other side goes into greater detail of the features.
Contents
Inside the NH-L9x65 awaits tightly packed in several layers of cardboard protection, right after opening the package the first box you encounter is the accessory box. The accessory box is loaded with everything you would need. Under the accessory box you will notice the box containing the cooler. The cooler is wrapped in a thin cardboard wrap, this setup provides several layers of protection. Finally, open that last box and we find the NH-L9x65 with the fan installed on the cooler.
Now let us take a closer look at the cooler itself!
