Used this to replace the AMD supplied cooler in a small home media server. Seems to keep the CPU p,entry cool, but it is only a 65W AMD CPU.
Pros:
Super quiet. At the speed it normally runs I can’t even hear it and barely noticeable even at full speed.
Low profile, plenty of clearance with the top of the case in this small server case.
Plenty of cooling for this CPU and could probably handle COUs in the 125 watt range just fine as well.
Cons:
Nothing major but kind of awkward to install. You need to take the mother board out of the case since unlike other AMD coolers which mount from the top (though the stealth wraith that came with the COU dies need a new bottom plate under the mother board. This one screws in from the bottom. Not a big deal, especially if you’re just building things anyway.
Unlike most coolers I’ve used, this one comes with a tube of heat transfer compound you need to apply rather than pre-applied to the cooler. Again, not a big deal, just something to be aware of.
Overall, I like it and plan to buy another one for another server I’m building.
| Product Dimensions | 4.49"L x 3.62"W x 0.91"H |
|---|---|
| Brand | Noctua |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Noise Level | 23.6 dB |
| Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2500 RPM |
| Air Flow Capacity | 57.5 CMPH |
| Item model number | NH-L9a-AM4 |
| Item Weight | 1.03 pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.49 x 3.62 x 0.91 inches |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| ASIN | B075SG1T3X |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 20, 2017 |
