Noctua NH L9a AM4 chromax black Air CPU Cooler:
The Noctua NH L9a AM4 chromax black Air CPU Cooler 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 or CPUs that create high heat loads. This cooler features a sleek all-black design and includes a premium NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.black fan. Furthermore, its robust construction ensures effective heat dissipation, making it an ideal choice for compact AMD AM4 builds.
Compact Low-Profile Design for SFF Builds:
The Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black boasts an exceptionally compact low-profile design. With a height of just 37 mm (including the fan), it is ideal for small form factor (SFF) cases and Home Theater PC (HTPC) environments where space is a premium. This minimal height ensures broad compatibility with various chassis that have limited CPU cooler clearance.
Despite its diminutive size, this cooler provides first-rate performance within its class. It efficiently manages heat loads, making it suitable for CPUs that operate within their standard specifications. Its design prioritizes quiet operation, ensuring your compact system remains unobtrusive in any setting.
Efficient Cooling Performance & Premium Materials:
The NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black delivers efficient cooling performance through its high-quality construction. It utilizes copper for its base and heat-pipes, known for superior thermal conductivity. Aluminum cooling fins complement the copper components, providing a large surface area for rapid heat dissipation. Soldered joints and nickel plating further enhance its durability and thermal efficiency.
This cooler achieves an NSPR (Noctua Standardised Performance Rating) of 61, indicating its capability for effective heat management. It is designed to handle CPUs up to a certain TDP, ensuring stable temperatures for your processor during typical workloads. The combination of premium materials and meticulous engineering ensures reliable thermal performance for sustained operation.
Quiet Operation with NF-A9x14 chromax.black Fan:
A key highlight of the NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black is its included NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.black premium fan. This 92x92x14mm fan is renowned for its quiet operation and excellent airflow. It features SSO2 bearing technology, ensuring long-term stability and minimal noise output. The fan operates at a maximum rotational speed of 2500 RPM, providing ample cooling power.
For even quieter performance, the cooler includes an NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.). When used, the fan’s maximum rotational speed reduces to 1800 RPM, and the acoustical noise level drops to a mere 14.8 dB(A). This allows users to fine-tune the balance between cooling performance and noise levels according to their preferences, ensuring a truly silent system.
Sleek All-Black Design & Easy Installation:
The Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black stands out with its sleek all-black design. This aesthetic choice provides a premium and stealthy look, seamlessly integrating into any PC build. It is an excellent option for users who prefer a monochrome or dark-themed system.
This cooler offers broad compatibility specifically for AMD AM4 sockets. This ensures it fits a wide range of AMD motherboards and processors. The cooler comes with a black SecuFirm2™ AM4 mounting kit, simplifying the installation process. This user-friendly mounting system ensures a secure and straightforward setup. The scope of delivery also includes NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound and black screws for 92x92x25mm fans, providing everything needed for a hassle-free installation.
Explore compatible CPU Coolers or check Noctua Products for other options. Find full details on the official Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black product page.
Specifications:
Cooler Specifications:
- Socket Compatibility: AMD AM4
- Height (without fan): 23 mm
- Width (without fan): 114 mm
- Depth (without fan): 92 mm
- Weight (without fan): 390 g
- Height (with fan): 37 mm
- Width (with fan): 114 mm
- Depth (with fan): 92 mm
- Weight (with fan): 465 g
- Material: Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
- NSPR: 61
- Max. TDP: See NSPR
- Fan Compatibility: 92x92x14mm, 92x92x25mm
Fan Specifications:
- Model: Noctua NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.black
- Bearing: SSO2
- Max. Rotational Speed (+/- 10%): 2500 RPM
- Max. Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%): 1800 RPM
- Min. Rotational Speed @ 20% 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 (max.): 2.52 W
- Voltage Range: 12 V
- MTTF: > 150.000 h
Scope of Delivery:
- Black NH-L9a-AM4 heatsink
- NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.black premium fan
- NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- Black SecuFirm2™ AM4 mounting kit
- Black Screws for 92x92x25mm fans
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge


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