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It seems that when it comes to CPU cooling we've got literally thousands of choices, if not tens of thousands actually, but not all CPU coolers are created equal as most people know. There are a few names that stand out when one thinks of CPU coolers and most people will quickly recommend one of these names, like Thermalright, being the most popular right now. I've noticed it's common for people to follow the crowd when it comes to recommending a CPU cooler even if they've had no experience with that particular cooler, they've heard it's good so it must be is the mentality of it all. Sometimes yes there is a wisdom in the mob mentality, but other times is just that, 'mob mentality', meaning 'if everyone does it then it must be right', but that doesn't mean it's the right or best way... Up on the review block today I've got another entry into the CPU cooling arena, this is from our friends at Noctua, it's the NH-U9B CPU cooler. It's essentially a revision of the NH-U9F CPU cooler that I reviewed almost two years ago here on DSM. Yes, I've still got it on hand as well and I've found that the U9B is actually a bit smaller than the U9F, but yet gets better results, so they've done something right... The NH-U9B comes packaged with Noctua's own NT-H1 Thermal Compound and their new NF-B9 92mm fan as well. It includes mounts for popular CPU platforms, and even an extra set of fan clips to add another fan for increased cooling performance. As usual Noctua goes the distance when it comes to including nice quality extras with their products, but those extras don't mean much when the main product doesn't perform... So read on to see how the new Noctua NH-U9B CPU cooler performs and to see comparison shots side-by-side with the original NH-U9F...
Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler Review Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:
Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler
The NH-U9B continues the legacy of Noctua's classic NH-U coolers, which won over 150 awards and recommendations from leading international websites and magazines. Due to its compact size, the NH-U9B is perfect for HTPCs and small cases as well all as other applications that don't provide sufficient space for its bigger brother NH-U12P. Bundled with Noctua's award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound and fitted with the new NF-B9 fan, the NH-U9B offers outstanding quietness and excellent performance levels close to the NH-U12P.
Features:
4 dual heat pipes 4 dual heat pipes, excellently soldered joints and 36 widely-spaced cooling fins ensure optimal heat dissipation even at low fan speeds.
Award winning NH-U design Noctua's NH-U coolers allow for perfect airflow direction and have received more than 150 awards and recommendations from leading international websites and magazines.
NF-B9 premium fan Boasting exceptionally high airflow and pressure performance, the NF-B9 is ideally suited for CPU cooling. Bevelled blade tips, Vortex-Control Notches as well as Noctua's SCD drive system and premium-grade SSO-Bearing guarantee outstanding quietness and long-term stability.
High compatibility Thanks to its compact size, the NH-U9B provides excellent compatibility with small cases, HTPC systems and other components.
SecuFirm™ multi-socket mounting system Noctua's professional SecuFirm™ mounting system for LGA 775, AM2 and AM2+ ensures superior reliability and contact pressure. Xenon, Socket F and K8 (939, 940, 754) kits are available on request.
Incl. Noctua NT-H1 high-end thermal compound Noctua's NT-H1 is an award-winning TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease-of-use and long-term stability.
Specs:
Socket compatibility: Intel Socket LGA 775, AMD AM2 & AM2+, Intel Xenon on request, AMD K8 (754, 939, 940) & Socket F on request (*see link to full compatibility chart below)
Height (without fan): 125 mm Width (without fan): 95 mm Depth (without fan): 70 mm Height (with fan): 125 mm Width (with fan): 95 mm Depth (with fan): 95 mm Weight (without fan): 460 g Weight (with fan): 550 g Material: Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminum (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating Application: Intel all frequencies, AMD all frequencies Fan compatibility: 92x92x25 (2 fans can be installed)
Scope of Delivery: NF-B9 premium fan Mounting-clips for 2 fans Ultra-Low-Noise-Adapter (U.L.N.A.) Low-Noise-Adapter (L.N.A.) NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound SecuFirm™ mounting kits for LGA & AM2(+)
Warranty: 6 Years
Fan specifications: Model: Noctua NF-B9 Bearing: SSO-Bearing Rotational Speed (+/- 10%): 1600 RPM Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%): 1300 RPM Rotational Speed with U.L.N.A. (+/- 10%): 1000 RPM Airflow: 64,3 m³/h Airflow with L.N.A.: 52,6 m³/h Airflow with U.L.N.A.: 41,1 m³/h Acoustical Noise: 17,6 dB(A) Acoustical Noise with L.N.A.: 13,1 dB(A) Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A.: 7,9* dB(A) Input Power: 1,32 W Voltage Range: 12 V MTBF: > 150.000 h
Compatibility Chart Link Here
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