Noctua has become one of my favorite companies, not only because of the excellent quality of their products but because of the excellent performance of them as well. Noctua has established itself as a new force in the cooling industry, a force that is to be reckoned with, the other cooling companies out there should take heed and pay attention to where Noctua is going. Noctua is quickly becoming the new big kid on the block, partially due to their diligence, quality and time spent on research, but mainly due to the excellent performance of all their products. Noctua is a company dedicated to achieving perfection in all their products. Today for review I have the NH-U9F CPU cooler, which can only be described as the culmination of research and a dedication to performance, quality and perfection, this CPU cooler not only looks good, it performs great and it is silent as well, so continue on to see your next CPU cooler..

Noctua NH-U9F CPU Cooler

Reviewed by: Kristofer Brozio AkA Dracos

Sponsor: Noctua

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Noctua NH-U9F

The NH-U9F is the newest version of the NH-U9, which won over 50 awards and recommendations from leading international web sites and magazines. The NH-U9F can be rotated by 90° on all sockets, boasts full compatibility with AMD's new AM2 socket and comes equipped with a Noctua 92mm fan, which has a minimum noise rating of only 7dB(A)*. Thanks to the 4 Dual-Heat-Pipes, 37 aluminum cooling fins with a total surface area of more than 3800cm² and soldered joints for optimal heat-transfer, the Noctua NH-U9F achieves superior cooling performance at minimum noise levels

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 aluminum 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 aluminum and the fins' shape and spacing allow for outstanding cooling performance with the supplied ultra silent Noctua 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 adapter

Thanks to the self-stabilizing oil-pressure bearing (SSO bearing), the Noctua 92mm fan achieves a flow rate of 58m³/h at a noise rating of only 18dB(A). Using the supplied Ultra-Low-Noise adapter, 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-U19F 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 Noctua 92mm fan, the package contains a syringe of high-grade thermal paste so that you can get started right away!