Introduction
Noctua is a company specialized in designing and producing of high-end coolers and fans for PC type systems. The company was founded in 2005 by Rascom Computerdistribution and Taiwanese company Kolink International. Today Noctua is present in more than 30 countries, being one of the most known manufacturers of cooling solutions.
Official product link:
https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-l9x65-chromax-black
Prices and availability
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Packaging and accessories
The Noctua NH-L9x65 chromax.black is delivered in a square cardboard box. The design of this packaging is reminiscent of other Noctua Chromax.Black products. The front part of the box features an abstract design as its background with the CPU cooler up front.
The back of the box presents the CPU cooler and its general features.
The sides of the packaging have the complete technical specifications. This includes the specifications of the heatsink and the included fan. The left side features a small diagram that is used to describe the size of the CPU cooler.
The cooler is protected by a cardboard tray. The accessories are placed in a separate cardboard box.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x User manual
– 1x Noctua Metal Case-Badge
– 1x NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
– 1x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
– 1x Phillips Screw Driver
– 2x Metal Fan Clips
– 1x NM-IBP2 Backplate
– 2x NM-IBB2 Mounting Bars (Intel)
– 2x NM-AMB8 Mounting Bars (AMD)
– 4x NM-APS4 Plastic Spacers for AM4
– 4x NM-APS5 Plastic Spacers for AMD
– 4x NM-ALS1 Screws for AMD
– 2x NM-AMB11 Mounting Bars
– 4x NM-IBT2 Bolts
– 2x NM-IMB3 Mounting Bars
– 4x NM-ITS1 Thumbscrews
– 4x NM-IPS1 Spacers
Specifications
Model: NH-L9x65
Supported sockets:
Intel: LGA2066, LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3 (Square ILM), LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150
AMD: AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+ (backplate required), AM4 (included since 2019, older coolers require NM-AM4)
Heatsink:
Materials: Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminum (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Dimensions (without fans): (H)51mm x (W)95mm x (D)95mm
Heatpipes: 4x – Ø6 mm
Weight: 340g (without fan) or 413g (with Fans installed)
Fan(s):
Model: NF-A9x14 PWM
Dimensions: 92x92x14mm
Bearing type: SSO2
Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%): 2200 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)
Connector: 4-Pin PWM
Input Power: 2,52 W
Voltage Range: 12 V
MTBF: > 150.000 h
Warranty: 6 Years
Features:
– 65mm low profile
– 100% RAM compatibility on Intel platforms
– 100% compatibility with PCIe cards on ITX
– Easy access to near-socket connectors
– NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan
– Low-Noise Adaptor
– SecuFirm2™ mounting system
– NT-H1 thermal compound
– 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
