Today I will be reviewing the Nocua NH-U9S CPU cooler brought to us by Noctua. I recently reviewed another 92mm cooler from Noctua and was surprisingly pleased with the results. As always Noctua has made the option to run dual-fans easy breezy. Noctua has hit the mark on designing every cooler with the option of adding a second fan which is a huge cooling benefit. At 92mm, that does not sound like much but when the temperatures rise and the fans begin to hum the NH-U9S cooling capabilities will come to life. I noticed on the last cooler from Noctua that I tested with an optional second fan I seen an increase of 10% cooling performance. Noctua has a strong name in CPU cooling all stemming from the Behemoth NH-D15. Noctua has graciously sent us the NH-D15 in the past, so not only do we get to compare the NH-U9S with various other coolers, but we get to see a head-to-head battle with Noctua’s best. The NH-U9S is loaded with heat-pipes. There are a total of 5 heat-pipes running through the base and extending out and up each side throughout the cooling fins. This design alone looks like a cooling machine. I can not wait any longer to see the cooling capablilties of NH-U9S!
Continuing the renowned legacy of Noctua’s award-winning NH-U9 series, the NH-U9S is a premium quality quiet CPU cooler in classic 9cm size. Its asymmetrical design with 5 heatpipes not only provides even better cooling performance than the previous generation but also improves compatibility: Thanks to its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-U9S clears the RAM and PCIe slots on all Intel and most AMD based mainboards, including µATX and ITX. Combined with its 125mm height, this makes the NH-U9S a highly versatile solution with excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility. The included NF-A9 premium fan supports automatic speed control via PWM for outstanding quietness of operation and a second, optional NF-A9 fan can be added for further improved performance in dual fan mode. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound and full 6 years manufacturer’s warranty, the NH-U9S is a deluxe choice through and through.
I would like to thank Noctua for providing this review sample! Let us see what they have to say about themselves on their website:
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“Designed in Austria, Noctua’s premium cooling components are internationally renowned for their superb quietness, exceptional performance and thoroughgoing quality. Having received more than 3000 awards and recommendations from leading hardware websites and magazines, Noctua’s fans and heatsinks are chosen by more than a hundred thousand satisfied customers around the globe. Company History and Background Noctua comes from a cooperation of the Austrian Rascom Computerdistribution Ges.m.b.H. with the Taiwanese cooling specialist Kolink International Corporation, pooling more than ten years of experience in the development, manufacturing and marketing of high-end cooling components. Established in 2005, Noctua took the international silent enthusiasts’ hearts by storm and quickly developed into one of the most acclaimed suppliers of premium quality quiet cooling products. Today, Noctua is present in more than 30 countries across the globe and working with several hundred sales partners. Chosen by noise conscious PC users, system integrators and industry clients alike, Noctua has become synonymous with impeccable quality, excellent customer service and class leading quiet cooling performance.” |
Now let us see what this CPU cooler is all about!
