Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 AMD ONLY Low Profile Quiet CPU Cooler

  • Part Number: NH-L9a-AM4
  • Manufacturer: Noctua
  • Quickfind Code: 120152
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Product Features:
  • Condition: New
  • Size 92mm
  • Socket Type AM4
  • Type CPU Air Cooler
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Product Description

The NH-L9a-AM4 is the latest, AM4-specific revision of Noctua’s award-winning NH-L9a low-profile CPU cooler for AMD Ryzen-based HTPCs and Small Form Factor (SFF) systems. At a height of only 37mm, the NH-L9a is ideal for extremely slim cases and, due to its small footprint, it provides 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility as well as easy access to near-socket connectors even on tightly packed mini-ITX motherboards. The custom-designed SecuFirm2™ mounting system for the AM4 socket makes installation child’s play and, thanks to the highly optimised NF-A9x14 92mm fan that supports fully automatic speed control via PWM, the NH-L9a-AM4 runs remarkably quietly. Topped off with Noctua’s renowned NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-L9a-AM4 combines everything users have come to expect from Noctua’s larger coolers into a super-compact, premium-quality package for ITX and HTPC builds with Ryzen CPUs or APUs.

The NH-L9a-AM4 is a highly compact, quiet low-profile cooler designed for use in small form factor cases and HTPC environments. While it provides first-rate performance in its class, it is not suitable for overclocking and or CPUs that create high heat loads.

Main Features

  • New revision for Ryzen's AM4 socket - Since the original NH-L9a for AM2(+), AM3(+), FM1 and FM2(+) has received more than 50 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines, the new AM4 revision builds on the same proven heatsink design to provide excellent low-profile cooling performance for Ryzen CPUs and APUs.
  • 37mm low profile - Due to the slim 23mm heatsink and the NF-A9x14 low profile fan that measures only 14mm in thickness, the NH-L9 stands a mere 37mm tall, which makes it ideal for use in compact HTPCs or Small Form Factor cases that offer minimum clearance for CPU coolers.
  • 100% RAM compatibility - The NH-L9a-AM4 has a compact footprint that fully complies with the socket keep-out zones specified by AMD. This means that neither the heatsink nor the fan overhang the RAM, so the cooler provides easy access to the slots and is fully compatible with tall memory modules
  • 100% compatibility with PCIe cards on mini-ITX - Some AMD-based mini-ITX motherboards have the PCIe slot located close to the CPU socket zone. While larger coolers that exceed this zone may block the PCIe slot, the compact-sized NH-L9a-AM4 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 performance, but by protruding over the socket zone, they make it difficult or even impossible to reach near-socket connectors on tightly packed ITX motherboards. Thanks to its compact footprint, the NH-L9a-AM4 provides easy access to all connectors and components.
  • NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan - The highly optimised, award-winning 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-L9a-AM4 to stay remarkably quiet.
  • Low-Noise Adapter - Allowing the maximum speed of the NF-A9x14 PWM fan to be reduced from 2500 to 1800rpm, the included Low-Noise Adaptor (LNA) makes it possible to achieve near-silent setups with suitable CPUs/APUs that only create smaller heat loads.
  • Custom-designed SecuFirm2 mounting for AM4 - The NH-L9a-AM4 comes with a custom-designed SecuFirm2 mounting system for the AM4 socket of AMD's Ryzen platform. Allowing the heatsink to be fixed from the back of the motherboard, it makes installation easier than ever, all while maintaining the trusted SecuFirm2 quality.
  • NT-H1 thermal compound - Noctua's much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds.
  • 6-year manufacturer's warranty - Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the supplied NF-A9x14 features an MTTF rating of more than 150.000 hours and the entire NH-L9a package comes with a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty.
Technical Specification

Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 AMD ONLY Low Profile Quiet CPU Cooler

CPU Types

SocketAMD Socket AM4

Fan

Fan Bearing TypeSSO2
Fan Speed600 ~ 2500 RPM
Fan Noise Level14.8 ~ 23.6 dBA
Lifetime> 150,000 hours
Airflow40.8 ~ 57.5 m3/h

Fan Speed Controller

Connector4-pin PWM
Allowable Power2.52 W
Voltage12 V

Physical

Form FactorCPU Cooler
Base MaterialCopper
Heatsink MaterialAluminium
In The BoxNH-L9a-AM4 heatsink
NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan
Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
SecuFirm2 AM4 mounting kit
Screws for 92x92x25mm fans
Noctua metal case-badge
Width114 mm
Depth92 mm
Height23 mm
Weight390 g
Fan Height14 mm
Fan Weight75 g

Warranty

Warranty6 Years

Key Features

Compatible with Socket AM3No
Compatible with Socket AM2+No
Compatible with Socket AM2No
Compatible with Socket 939No
Compatible with Socket 940No
Compatible with Socket 754No
Compatible with Socket ANo
Compatible with Socket 1366No
Compatible with Socket 1156No
Compatible with Socket 775No
Compatible with Socket 771No
Compatible with Socket 478No
Compatible with Socket 423No
Compatible with Socket 370No
Heatpipe TechnologyNo
Includes FanYes
Compatible with Socket 2011No
Compatible with Socket 1155No
Compatible with Socket AM3+No
Compatible with Socket FM1No
Display Model in ShowroomNo
L.E.D FanNo LED
Compatible with Socket FM2No
Liquid CoolerNo
Compatible with Socket 1150No
Compatible with Socket AM1No
WatercoolerNo
Compatible with Socket 1151No
Compatible with Socket AM4Yes
Cooler Height37 mm
Compatible with Socket TR4No
Compatible with Socket 2066No
Compatible with Socket 3647No
Radiator SizeN/A mm
Compatible with Socket 1200No

Item Details

ManufacturerNoctua
Manufacturer CodeNH-L9a-AM4
Alternative Part NumberNH-L9A
EAN4716123314882
UPC842431014276
ConditionNew

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