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Noctua NH-U9F Review

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Posted on Jun 1, 2007, 12:00 AM UTC by Alex Manktelow
Noctua NH-U9F Review
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Specifications

 

Specifications

NH-U9F

Noctua NH-U9F

NH-U9F Features

4 Dual-Heatpipes for optimal heat absorption
The 4 u-shaped Dual-Heat-Pipes have a huge contact area with the copper base to efficiently absorb the CPU's heat. They form 8 risers to spread the heat throughout the fins.

37 aluminium cooling fins for optimal heat dissipation
Thanks to a surface area of more than 3800cm², the cooling fins dissipate the heat extremely fast. Both the choice of aluminium and the fins' shape and spacing allow for outstanding cooling performance with the supplied ultra silent 92mm fan.

Soldered joints for optimal heat-transfer
Unlike many other coolers, whose heat-pipes are stuck to the base and the fins, the Noctua NH-U9F possesses high-grade soldered joints to ensure optimal heat transfer.

Noctua 92mm fan with Ultra-Low-Noise adaptor
Thanks to the sound-optimised blade geometry of the Noctua Straight-Blade-Design and the self-stabilising oil-pressure bearing (SSO bearing), the 92mm fan achieves a flow rate of 58m³/h at a noise rating of only 18dB(A). Using the supplied Ultra-Low-Noise adaptor, the noise level can be lowered to only 7dB(A)!

Screwless fan-mount including anti-vibration strips
Attaching the fan with the steel clips is a child's play and doesn't even require a screwdriver. The supplied anti-vibration strips minimize vibrations transmitted to the cooler and hence allows for extra quietness.

Easy installation on socket LGA 775, K8 (754, 939, 940) & AM2
The NH-U9F fits Intel's socket LGA 775 as well as AMD's K8 (754, 939, 940) and AM2. Thanks to the detailed step-by-step installation guide, installation only takes a few minutes!

SecuFirm™ mounting system
The SecuFirm™ mounting system guarantees optimal contact pressure and maximum security thanks to the use of a backplate and spring-loaded screws. As a result, the SecuFirm™ mounting system makes it possible to safely transport the assembled system without any risk even though the cooler exceeds the 450g weight specification established by Intel and AMD. Perfect for LAN gamers!

Can be rotated by 90° for improved compatibility and optimal positioning within the case
The NH-U9F can be installed rotated by 90° on all compatible sockets to allow for an optimal positioning of the cooler within the airflow inside the case and to evade compatibility issues.

Including manual, thermal paste and mounting hardware
In addition to the mounting hardware, the manual and the 92mm fan, the package contains a syringe of high-grade thermal paste so that you can get started right away!

 

NH-U9F Specification

Socket compatibility Intel Socket LGA 775, AMD K8 (754, 939, 940) & AM2
Height (without fan) 128 mm
Width (without fan) 95 mm
Depth (without fan) 70 mm
Height (with fan) 128 mm
Width (with fan) 95 mm
Depth (with fan) 95 mm
Weight (without fan) 550 g
Weight (with fan) 660 g
Material Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints
Application Intel all frequencies, AMD all frequencies
Fan size 92x92x25mm (2 fans mountable)
Fan Noctua 92mm
Bearing SSO-Bearing
Blade Geometry Straight-Blade-Design
Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) 1600 RPM
Rotational Speed with U.L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1150 RPM
Airflow 58 m³/h
Airflow with U.L.N.A. 32 m³/h
Acoustical Noise 18 dB(A)
Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. 7 dB(A)
Input Power 1,44 W
Input Current 0,12 A
Voltage Range 4-13 V
MTBF > 150.000 h
Scope of Delivery
  • NH-U9F
  • Noctua 92mm fan
  • Complete mounting hardware
  • Low Noise Adaptor (L.N.A) and
    Ultra Low Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A.)
  • Thermal Paste
  • Anti-Vibration-Strips
Warranty 6 years

 

 

 

 

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