Testseek.com have collected 161 expert reviews of the Noctua NH-L9I CPU cooler and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Noctua NH-L9I CPU cooler.
May 2013
(88%)
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The editors liked
Complete retail package
Includes thermal paste and noise reduction adapter
Great external design and aesthetics
Very low height even with the 92mm fan installed
Easy installation
Very good performance compared with Intel stock cooler
Low noise even when fan spin at full speed
Easy to install
Good performance
Silent
Thermal paste included
Ultra compact
Quiet straight out of the box
But low noise adapter makes it nearly silent
Impressive performance for such a little cooler
Simple installation
Quiet work
High quality
High performance TIM
6 year warranty
High performance ( considering size)
Quiet at up to declared 65W TDP
Compatible with all available desktop motherboards and memory kits
Excellent Build Quality
All Black Model
Low Profile (37mm)
Zero Interference (RAM)
Noise Levels
6 Year Warranty
Quality
Quiet
Small
Offers substantially better performance than an Intel stock cooler. Comes with all the incidentals needed for installation. Includes step-by-step guides for installation on both Intel and AMD hardware.
Great Thermal Performance
Small footprint
Low Profile Cooler
Silent Operation
Large Mass Design
Better Than OEM
Perfect for HTPC
Excellent quality
Decent performance for the size
Fairly quiet
Small size to fit in most any case or setup
Superb Performance
Extremely Quiet Fans
Super Easy installation thanks to the SecuFirm 2
Top-Notch Packaging and Accessories
Six Heatpipe Dual Tower Design
6 Year Warranty/MTBF 150
000 Hours
Amazing thermal compound (NT-H1)
Extremely small (perfect for SFF systems)
Not loud at all
Good performance considering its size
Quality design and materials used
The editors didn't like
Supports only a few Intel sockets
Cannot be used with Intel CPUs with higher than 65watt TDP
Price could be lower
Price
65W TDP rules out some popular Intel CPUs for use with this cooler
Priced close to $50 (US)
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Quite expensive
If you are looking for a compact cooler which can replace Intel reference solution but offers better quality
Design and performance then Noctua NH-L9i is a product for you. It's hard to find many other coolers which are as good for small
Nothing worth to mention
Cooling Efficiency Levels (Overall)
Performance
High temperatures under heavy load may still make some users uneasy
None
Limited heat capacity
Clearance issues with some pwm heatsinks
For additional information on the Noctua NH-L9i and NH-L9a please consult the Noctua.at website
Quality construction, Cooling improvement over stock solutions, Low Noise, SecuFirm2 mount, No interference with DRAM or PCIe cards
None
A cooling solution for the overclocking enthusiast, the NH-L9i is not. Although some mild overclocking with a low wattage TDP processor might open some doors for this low profile solution. As it is, the Noctua NH-L9i plays well above its fighting weight w...
Published: 2012-12-18, Author: Benjamin , review by: Bcchardware.com
Good performance, Very low profile, Easy installation, Quiet, High quality construction
Base finish is a little rough, Price is a tad high for the performance
It has been a long time since I've looked at a traditional HSF. My last few cooling reviews have been of high-end liquid cooling solutions so the change was quite dramatic going with the Noctua NH-L9i. Let's make one thing perfect clear - the quality of t...
Abstract: The NH-L9i is a horizontally orientated low profile cooler that sits very low and bolts straight onto the motherboard. There are 2 versions available - one for Intel 115x sockets and one for AMD. This makes sense given that the mounts are part of the heat...
Even with the TDP limitations of the NH-L9i, I am really pleased with the results it delivered. Comparing it head to head against the Phanteks, while it may have been cheaper, it doesn't test as well, doesn't have the ability to take on other fans, an...
Published: 2020-04-19, Author: Mike , review by: eteknix.com
The sleek black design overcomes one of Noctua's biggest aesthetic criticisms, Amazing levels of performance from such a small design, Ultra-simple installation – You should have this cooler fitted within 10 minutes at the most, Exceptionally quiet fan d
None, Neutral, Not suitable for overclocking, but Noctua does tell you that, <img src=" alt="Editor's Choice Award" class="wp-image-175811" srcset="
Published: 2020-02-11, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
How Much Do They Cost?Noctua has never been a “cheap” brand, but they've certainly always been great value for money in my opinion. You pay a bit more, but you get so much quality, a great mounting kit, all of the accessories you could ask for. Of course...
Abstract: Noctua originates from a collaboration between the Austrian Rascom Computer distribution Ges.m.b.H. and the Taiwanese cooling specialist Kolink International Corporation, pooling more than thirty years of experience in the development, manufacturing, and...
Noctua's NH-L9i is among the shortest coolers we've tested lately. It achieves acceptable, but not outstanding, temperatures. However, we've seen it fare better elsewhere, so we're trying to get our hands on a second sample to see if there might have been...
