This is the most underrated noctua cooler it has the small form factor of the l9i but with a bigger surface area the fan can spin a lot slower I have been using one on my Ryzen 9 5950x for a year now it's been amazing
For clarity max load test of my 5900X all 12 cores running 100%, top temp was 74C. But in real life I never run the CPU that hard. And generally it stays the 60s or lower with the NHU-14S, a very large case, and 3 case fans. In contrast, building my son't PC; the case is smaller but has 6 case fans. So I expect air to move a lot better.
Nice review. Two extra positive items about this cooler: The provided fan mounting clips will work with either the 14mm thick included A9x14 fan or the 25mm thick A9x25 fan. This thicker fan spins only up to 2000 RPM instead of 2500 RPM being quite a bit quieter and also moving more air. The cooler is then 76mm tall (L9x76?). The AM-4 version includes 2 sets of mounting bars so that the cooler can be rotated in 90 degree increments to ensure the heat pipes run horizontally with a vertically mounted motherboard.
I use this in my VR rig since it's built in an HTPC chassi with limited clearance. Have worked great so far, but I haven't ventured into overclocking with it.
This might be useful to someone. I've got this cooler for a 35W TDP CPU (i7-7700T). Mounted on a Fractal Design Node 304 case (compact). Numbers with the case closed and the front case fans at minimum. Rear case fan is off due to not enough system temperature to turn on via fan curves. The cooler's fan maxes at 50% as per fan curves profile. 22C ambient temperature. Stress tested using stress cli tool: stress --cpu 8 --io 4 --vm 4 --vm-bytes 1024M --timeout 600s Idle: 39C Full: 61C (after 9 minutes) I would imagine the numbers would be somewhat better with more aggressive fan curves for the rear case fan and the CPU, but my system is configured to be as quiet as possible.
If it held together an i9 9900K with an overclock it should probably do well enough in my stock i7 12700F. I don't intend on overclocking it anyway. What do you think?
Will this cool a 2700x? I ordered this but now thinking I should have gone with the L12S, but it's a very small case How does this compare to the L12S?
Do you think that would suit the needs of my Ryzen 5 3600? I don't plan on overclocking for now, and my case is a Corsair Spec-04 Tempered Glass which only supports CPU Coolers up to 150mm tall, so this CPU cooler kinda seems to fit my needs. What do you think?
@@TechLegend-com I do, I have 2 exhaust fans and 2 intake fans. Do you think I should spend 20 dollars more and get a Noctua NH-U9S, which is a tower cpu cooler, instead of that one, or is that one already fine for gaming and light overclocking? By the way thank you very much for replying, most youtubers don't. +1 sub
@@TechLegend-com That would be neat. I just found a 25mm one in my tech storage 😳 Just ordered an NH-L9x65 to install it and put it in with the thicker fan.
Hi, is this cooler good for a ryzen 5 5600g 4,4ghz all core Vcore 1.3v, Vsoc 1.24v and 16gb of memory at 4200mhz? I'm asking because I'm having a bit of trouble with my wraith spire. Thank you.
@@TechLegend-com I know this cooler is better but I prefer for size and esthetic the L9X65, do you think this thermals in your video will be the same or moreless identical to your 9900k ?
@@TechLegend-com true that, but I would like to take aesthetics into account also. I mostly do gaming so, I just don't want to run into throttling under those loads. I'm hoping a low profile air cooler would be enough
@@TechLegend-com I can't be bothered with replacing my mini itx motherboard that cyberpower provided so I decided to look for low profile heatsink 😅 but I realized the industrial fan is 120mm not 95 lol
@@ahsanmeer926 Yes, you need good airflow inside the case otherwise this CPU cooler will not be able to cool your CPU. The CPU cooler is small and if it does not have a lot of airflow it will not perform well.
@@TechLegend-com do you mean cooling surface area from the heatsink fins or the PC case. I just purchased the Aerocool eclipse case(ruclips.net/video/eWGnG6HF3y4/видео.html&vl=en) and it already has 4 fans in it and intend putting another fan in,(transferring all my parts from my ITX 130 case to new one). Presently I using the Mastercool 120 watercooler and still works fine but it is now 6 years old. I use a MSI ITX Z971ac board, really want to go back to a heatsink fan system. My issue is the memory clearance , as I have 16GB Corsair 2400 Vengeance Memory sticks 4.5 cm tall. So looking for a low profile cooler without a watercooler and with no obstruction of the memory sticks. Any ideas would appreciate it.
@@gracierunwiththewind I meant the cooling surface area of the heatsink, not the PC case. The heatsink is too small to cooling that CPU, also the fan itself is small. The AeroCool Aero One looks to have up to 161mm of space for the CPU cooler, that's not exactly little, you can look at the Noctua NH-U12S as an example.
@@TechLegend-com Noctua NH-U12S would this clear the memory slots as I have only 2. link to the motherboard. www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6607/msi-z97i-ac-intel-z97-mini-itx-motherboard-review/index.html
This is the most underrated noctua cooler it has the small form factor of the l9i but with a bigger surface area the fan can spin a lot slower I have been using one on my Ryzen 9 5950x for a year now it's been amazing
True.
Hey man I was thinking of using this on a 3950x. Do you think it will be fine?
@eyeshadi Thank you, literally the information I was looking for.
For clarity max load test of my 5900X all 12 cores running 100%, top temp was 74C. But in real life I never run the CPU that hard. And generally it stays the 60s or lower with the NHU-14S, a very large case, and 3 case fans. In contrast, building my son't PC; the case is smaller but has 6 case fans. So I expect air to move a lot better.
WOW FINALLY I've been looking for a review of this where they test on the i9. Thank you thank you thank you!!
I'm glad to hear it was useful for you! :)
Well done review. I’m waiting for mine to come in the mail. Thanks.
Great to hear! :)
Nice review. Two extra positive items about this cooler: The provided fan mounting clips will work with either the 14mm thick included A9x14 fan or the 25mm thick A9x25 fan. This thicker fan spins only up to 2000 RPM instead of 2500 RPM being quite a bit quieter and also moving more air. The cooler is then 76mm tall (L9x76?). The AM-4 version includes 2 sets of mounting bars so that the cooler can be rotated in 90 degree increments to ensure the heat pipes run horizontally with a vertically mounted motherboard.
Sorry for the late reply!
Also thank you for the added info, I'm sure it will be useful for years to come! :)
This review is perfect, i just bought it
Great to hear! :)
@@TechLegend-com Yes, i bought a noctua nf-a9x14 in black with it to make it look perfect for my build
Mine's coming in tomorrow. Thanks bro
Great to hear mate! :)
In typical noctua fashion... super quiet. Thank you for the hard work, excellent review :)
Nice review!
Thanks!
One of the best low profile cpu coolers. BUT don't forget the Silverstone AR06 which is 30% cheaper and very similar in build.
Perhaps one day I'll get to review that one as well.
I use this in my VR rig since it's built in an HTPC chassi with limited clearance. Have worked great so far, but I haven't ventured into overclocking with it.
That's a good way to use such CPU coolers. I often recommend overclocking only if you need more performance, if it works, then it works.
This might be useful to someone. I've got this cooler for a 35W TDP CPU (i7-7700T). Mounted on a Fractal Design Node 304 case (compact).
Numbers with the case closed and the front case fans at minimum. Rear case fan is off due to not enough system temperature to turn on via fan curves. The cooler's fan maxes at 50% as per fan curves profile. 22C ambient temperature.
Stress tested using stress cli tool:
stress --cpu 8 --io 4 --vm 4 --vm-bytes 1024M --timeout 600s
Idle: 39C
Full: 61C (after 9 minutes)
I would imagine the numbers would be somewhat better with more aggressive fan curves for the rear case fan and the CPU, but my system is configured to be as quiet as possible.
Those are good numbers, even if you have a lower airflow inside the case. Thank you very much for sharing these!
If it held together an i9 9900K with an overclock it should probably do well enough in my stock i7 12700F. I don't intend on overclocking it anyway. What do you think?
It will be ok, but make sure you have a good airflow inside your case.
now im convinced thanks
Glad to hear the review was useful! :)
Will this cool a 2700x? I ordered this but now thinking I should have gone with the L12S, but it's a very small case
How does this compare to the L12S?
The NH-L12S is better as it has a bigger radiator and a larger cooling surface.
Do you think that would suit the needs of my Ryzen 5 3600? I don't plan on overclocking for now, and my case is a Corsair Spec-04 Tempered Glass which only supports CPU Coolers up to 150mm tall, so this CPU cooler kinda seems to fit my needs. What do you think?
It should work, but make sure you have good airflow inside the system.
@@TechLegend-com I do, I have 2 exhaust fans and 2 intake fans. Do you think I should spend 20 dollars more and get a Noctua NH-U9S, which is a tower cpu cooler, instead of that one, or is that one already fine for gaming and light overclocking? By the way thank you very much for replying, most youtubers don't. +1 sub
@@danielgravina9338 If the NH-U9S fits inside your case, then that cooler is the better choice.
@@TechLegend-com Thank you very much! Loved your channel and the attention you give to your subs. Have a nice day :)
@@danielgravina9338 Thanks!
Thanks for the review. Could this cooler work good on a Ryzen 5 5600 (non-x)?
It will be ok but make sure you have plenty of airflow inside the case.
Im getting a ryzen 7 3800X and im not tryna overclock or anything, just keep it set at 4.4Ghz, will this cooler be good enough for that?
Not really, you need a bigger cooler for that CPU, something with more cooling surface overall. Look at the NH-C14S or the Dark Rock TF from be quiet!
Hi, I'm thinking of using it with the 13600k on the H210i case, what do you think?
Get a bigger CPU cooler for that CPU. Especially if you want to overclock.
I have an i7 3770 and the motherboard is an itx gigabyte waiting for it to be delivered. Do you think this cooler will do? My case is cougar qbx
It will not do. Please use a larger CPU cooler that will cool better and not struggle.
I must have mounted mine wrong when I changed out the cpu, at higher rpm the fan is making a rattling sound against the fins.
If it's rattling, then the fan is not properly seated on the heatsink. Check the fan clips.
Would this be a good pair with an I7 10700f? (my case have 3 140mm fan, 2 front and 1 back so i don't thing air flow would be a problem lol) thx
Not really. You need a bigger CPU for that i7. Try one of the higher TDP Top flow coolers.
Hi bro, is this cooler good for i7-10700F?
No, you need a bigger cpu cooler for that CPU.
No one is talking about or testing this with the 25mm fan variant :C
Was just thinking this. Could make it viable for 95W TDP at stock.
I'm not sure if the 25mm fan was available at the time of this review. I'll try to retest the cooler with different fans in the future.
@@TechLegend-com That would be neat. I just found a 25mm one in my tech storage 😳 Just ordered an NH-L9x65 to install it and put it in with the thicker fan.
@@professorh8398 We shall see what's available in the near future. Please let me know what temperature you get with the thicker fan.
Is it a good cooler for the i7 8700? (no overclocking planned)
It should work just fine, but make sure you have a good airflow inside your case.
@@TechLegend-com Yes it's an half open system. I get great results.
@@Mars-1995 Alright! :)
Would this be enough for an i5-12600k? going for an air cooled sff build, max 70mm heatsink height. if not, anything better?
This will work but no overclocking for you.
@@TechLegend-com Great! I couldnt find enough info anywhere. Thank you for the reply on such an old video :)
I wish this cpu cooler was full copper - I would pay double or triple the price.
Don't give them ideas for higher prices!
:D
Hi, is this cooler good for a ryzen 5 5600g 4,4ghz all core Vcore 1.3v, Vsoc 1.24v and 16gb of memory at 4200mhz? I'm asking because I'm having a bit of trouble with my wraith spire. Thank you.
Not good enough for that CPU. Get something bigger to prevent thermal throttling. What case are you using?
@@TechLegend-com Cooler master masterbox q300l
@@mr.x2512 Get something like the Noctua NH-U12S, be quiet! pure rock 2, Deep Cool AK 500 and so on.
@@TechLegend-com Thanks
Do you think this cooler perform well with an i5 10600k with stock configurations ? I plan to build a open pc
Take a look at the Noctua NH-U12S, it should be better suited for your CPU.
@@TechLegend-com I know this cooler is better but I prefer for size and esthetic the L9X65, do you think this thermals in your video will be the same or moreless identical to your 9900k ?
@@edgaromarperezaguilar9454 Your CPU should run cooler with the NH-L9x65 especially if you're not planning to overclock.
@@TechLegend-com thank's, and yes, I don't plan to overclock it
@@edgaromarperezaguilar9454 Then you should be ok.
what about i5 10500 running on a 4.3 GHz turbo performance (not OC) ???
It will work but keep the voltage as low as you can and the airflow as high as it can.
@@TechLegend-com 1.0-1.1 v would be fine???
@@ark66 I can't know that as I never used that CPU with this CPU cooler in particular.
Can this cooler adequately cool a 5900x on an open air case? (The xproto case)
I would recommend a bigger cooler, especially since you have an open air case.
@@TechLegend-com true that, but I would like to take aesthetics into account also. I mostly do gaming so, I just don't want to run into throttling under those loads. I'm hoping a low profile air cooler would be enough
@@flasks Look at the NH-C14S, perhaps that one you'd like more.
Would This cooler be good with my i5 10400f with no overclocking?
Not really, you should take a look at the NH-C14S.
Another quality video about a reputable company. Could be my next cooler.
Could be! :)
Good enough for ryzen 3 3300x?
Yes, but make sure you have a good airflow inside your case. And no overclocking!
good review
Thanks! :)
That intro song was so good. Can u tell me who u got it from?
The song is called R.LUM.R - Trillion
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Can I install a noctua industrial 3000rpm on tge heatsink?
There are no Noctua Industrial fans that will fit this heatsink.
@@TechLegend-com 😭😭😭 no worries
@@masonjohn156 Why do you want an industrial fan on this cooler anyway? Those fans are not cheap, you might as well get a bigger cooler.
@@TechLegend-com I can't be bothered with replacing my mini itx motherboard that cyberpower provided so I decided to look for low profile heatsink 😅 but I realized the industrial fan is 120mm not 95 lol
@@masonjohn156 Yes then you are stuck with this fan.
is this hsf enough for overclock sand undervolt ryzen 5 3600?
What case are you using?
@@TechLegend-com NZXT H210i
@@sensenpratama I'd get a bigger and better cooler with that case.
@@TechLegend-com so what the best cooler around 50-60$ ?
@@sensenpratama Take a look at the Noctua NH-U12S Redux, or the Noctua NH-U9S.
can it perform for ryzen 3600? what range of temp will i get if not OC
For that CPU, you need to get the Noctua NH-L9x65 SE AM4. As for what temp. to expect, I'd say around 65-70c when gaming.
@@TechLegend-com will i get bracket with it?
@@CS2RCS The NH-L9x65 SE AM4 is designed for the AM4 platform.
@@TechLegend-com i know but i already ordered it , i wish to know if i will get a bracket to mount it?
@@CS2RCS Most likely, you will get the bracket for AM4. But you should have gone for the variant that was made for AMD.
What kind of temps would I expect to with a 2700 non x and no oc whatsoever
Most likely mid 70s.
@@TechLegend-com thanks
would it be good with a ryzen 5 3600XT ?
I'd get a bigger cooler for such a CPU, especially if you want some overclocking.
@@TechLegend-com thank you
@@TechLegend-com what would you recommend ?
@@Mistermookey Any tower air CPU cooler would work just fine. You can take a look at the Noctua NH-U12S.
Tech Legend well that’s the one I looked up to first. Thank you.
Can i install this on my intel i53570k
Yes but you need plenty of airflow.
@@TechLegend-com air flow? Plz elaborate?
Its not enough for the processor?
@@ahsanmeer926 Yes, you need good airflow inside the case otherwise this CPU cooler will not be able to cool your CPU. The CPU cooler is small and if it does not have a lot of airflow it will not perform well.
I want to know this cpu cooler fit with velka 3 case?
I don't think it will fit in that case, the space is not enough for this cooler.
its little brother the L9i/L9a does though!
Good stuff...good review...don't need a jet engine
Thanks for watching!
can i cool intel core i5 8 gen with it?
You can, but if you want to overclock, then it's not a good choice.
Hi would this be suitable for a Intel i5 4690K with a overclock at between 3.9- 4.2. and what temps would you expect on this ?
Not really suitable for that CPU and with that overclock. You need more cooling surface area, even for an 4690K.
@@TechLegend-com do you mean cooling surface area from the heatsink fins or the PC case. I just purchased the Aerocool eclipse case(ruclips.net/video/eWGnG6HF3y4/видео.html&vl=en) and it already has 4 fans in it and intend putting another fan in,(transferring all my parts from my ITX 130 case to new one). Presently I using the Mastercool 120 watercooler and still works fine but it is now 6 years old. I use a MSI ITX Z971ac board, really want to go back to a heatsink fan system. My issue is the memory clearance , as I have 16GB Corsair 2400 Vengeance Memory sticks 4.5 cm tall. So looking for a low profile cooler without a watercooler and with no obstruction of the memory sticks. Any ideas would appreciate it.
@@gracierunwiththewind I meant the cooling surface area of the heatsink, not the PC case. The heatsink is too small to cooling that CPU, also the fan itself is small. The AeroCool Aero One looks to have up to 161mm of space for the CPU cooler, that's not exactly little, you can look at the Noctua NH-U12S as an example.
@@TechLegend-com Noctua NH-U12S would this clear the memory slots as I have only 2. link to the motherboard. www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6607/msi-z97i-ac-intel-z97-mini-itx-motherboard-review/index.html
@@gracierunwiththewind It should but I can't guarantee it, as I never used that motherboard.
If only it would come in black.
Perhaps it will, who knows. ;)
Is that okay with i5 9400f?
Not really, I'd suggest something bigger, like the NH-U12S.
@wghos7 I always recommend bigger coolers as many people forget to mention that they have almost no airflow inside their system.
that mic tho those mouth sounds
Your point being?
Performance is terrible for the price.
Thanks for the test...
Well, it depends on what you need from a cooler.
DSLR LENSE FOR SCALE HAHAHA
Yes!