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product_id: 225777654
title: "NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black)"
brand: "noctua"
price: "€ 78.18"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Noctua"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/225777654-nh-l9a-am4-chromax-black-low-profile-cpu-cooler-amd
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region: Ireland
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# All-black stealth design 92mm NF-A9x14 fan with PWM & low noise Ultra-low 37mm height fits compact builds NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black)

**Brand:** noctua
**Price:** € 78.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Compact. Quiet. Legendary. The stealth cooler your Ryzen deserves.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black) by noctua
- **How much does it cost?** € 78.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/225777654-nh-l9a-am4-chromax-black-low-profile-cpu-cooler-amd)

## Best For

- noctua enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted noctua brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact powerhouse:** Only 37mm tall—perfect for ultra-compact HTPCs and small form factor cases without sacrificing performance.
- • **Trusted durability:** Backed by Noctua’s legendary 6-year warranty and 50+ international awards—engineered for reliable, long-term performance.
- • **Sleek stealth cooling:** Chromax.Black finish blends seamlessly with any rig for a premium, minimalist look.
- • **Whisper-quiet airflow:** Award-winning NF-A9x14 fan with PWM control delivers full cooling under load and near silence at idle.
- • **Effortless installation:** Includes SecuFirm2 mounting system and premium NT-H1 thermal paste for hassle-free setup on all AM4 Ryzen CPUs.

## Overview

The Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black is a premium low-profile CPU cooler designed specifically for AMD AM4 sockets. With a minimal 37mm height, it fits perfectly in ultra-compact and small form factor cases while maintaining full RAM and PCIe compatibility. Featuring the award-winning NF-A9x14 92mm fan with PWM for dynamic speed control, it ensures efficient cooling with whisper-quiet operation. The package includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and the SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation. Renowned for its build quality and backed by a 6-year warranty, this cooler is ideal for moderate heat load Ryzen CPUs and APUs, combining stealth aesthetics with proven performance.

## Description

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Review: Compact and Efficient: Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black Delivers Quiet Cooling Performance - I recently purchased the Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black Low-Profile CPU Cooler from desertcart. The delivery was speedy and on time, as expected with desertcart Prime. Upon unboxing, I found the cooler to be smaller than I initially expected, especially compared to my previous NH-D15 chromax.black. However, the packaging was excellent, with Noctua including everything needed for installation, such as thermal paste and a backplate. Installation was straightforward and easy. As an IT professional, I found no issues with the process, which involved cleaning the CPU, applying thermal paste, and screwing down the cooler with the provided components. In terms of performance, the cooler works surprisingly well. While I haven't conducted stress tests, it keeps the CPU cool during normal tasks. Initially, the cooler was a bit noisier than expected, but after installing the appropriate drivers and completing startup processes, it became much quieter. The aesthetics of the cooler are impressive. The black design fits seamlessly with the rest of my system, and the low-profile form factor helps reduce the feeling of cramped space inside the case. Overall, I believe the Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black is worth the money and would recommend it to others. I am very satisfied with my purchase and plan to continue using Noctua coolers in my future builds.
Review: This is why Noctua keeps earning my business. - First off, this is a fantastic cooler for lower wattage chips, perfect for my 5600x. Love the black aesthetic and cooling performance. Low noise level, quality heat sink, and modular fan if you want to swap fans. The only issue that I find with this cooler, like many others, is the mounting hardware. Not the hardest one I've had to deal with, but it could be a easier, especially if you have to reseat the cooler or swap the cpu. I took several YouTubers advice and installed it upside down. While a minor inconvenience, it still didn't deter me from giving this product 5 stars. What went above and beyond for me was the absolutely excellent presentation and packaging of the product. It shows what a quality company Noctua is and you know what you are getting is premium grade.

## Features

- Proven premium heatsink (more than 50 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes
- Only 37mm height allows it to fit ultra-compact HTPC and Small Form Factor (SFF) cases, tailored footprint guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on all ITX, Micro-ATX and ATX AM4 motherboards
- Renowned, award-winning NF-A9x14 slim 92mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on AMD Ryzen CPUs and APUs
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for AMD Ryzen CPUs & APUs with moderate heat load (e.g. 5600, 4750G, 4650G, 4600G, see compatibility list)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B083LQVX5W |
| Best Sellers Rank | #152 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans |
| Brand | Noctua |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Date First Available | January 21, 2020 |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 Years |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09010018000214 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.03 pounds |
| Item model number | NH-L9a-AM4chromaxb |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2500 RPM |
| Noise Level | 23.6 Decibels |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Product Dimensions | 3.62"L x 4.49"W x 1.45"H |
| UPC | 841501100215 |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Noctua
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Cooling Method:** Air
- **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 1 Years
- **Material:** Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 2500 RPM
- **Noise Level:** 23.6 Decibels
- **Power Connector Type:** 4-Pin
- **Product Dimensions:** 3.62"L x 4.49"W x 1.45"H
- **Voltage:** 12 Volts

## Images

![NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+KhStFPZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What material is the cooling plate made of?**
A: "Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating"

**Q: does it come with pre applied thermal paste**
A: No, it comes with a tube of thermal paste to apply

**Q: will this keep my ryzen 5 2600 cool? (im overclocking it to 4ghz 1.3V to 1.4V)**
A: I have been running my rig ITX Gigabyte X570 MOBO with AMD 5600g base 3.9 at 4Ghz and it has not over heated yet. It does run more at higher RPMs, but so far so good.

**Q: Will it come with the alternative mounting option for the msi B550i ?**
A: Should come with both mounting hardware , but to be 100% sure make sure you purchase the one that says specifically with socket mounting hardware it comes with.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact and Efficient: Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black Delivers Quiet Cooling Performance
*by J***S on July 8, 2024*

I recently purchased the Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black Low-Profile CPU Cooler from Amazon. The delivery was speedy and on time, as expected with Amazon Prime. Upon unboxing, I found the cooler to be smaller than I initially expected, especially compared to my previous NH-D15 chromax.black. However, the packaging was excellent, with Noctua including everything needed for installation, such as thermal paste and a backplate. Installation was straightforward and easy. As an IT professional, I found no issues with the process, which involved cleaning the CPU, applying thermal paste, and screwing down the cooler with the provided components. In terms of performance, the cooler works surprisingly well. While I haven't conducted stress tests, it keeps the CPU cool during normal tasks. Initially, the cooler was a bit noisier than expected, but after installing the appropriate drivers and completing startup processes, it became much quieter. The aesthetics of the cooler are impressive. The black design fits seamlessly with the rest of my system, and the low-profile form factor helps reduce the feeling of cramped space inside the case. Overall, I believe the Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black is worth the money and would recommend it to others. I am very satisfied with my purchase and plan to continue using Noctua coolers in my future builds.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is why Noctua keeps earning my business.
*by A***R on May 10, 2021*

First off, this is a fantastic cooler for lower wattage chips, perfect for my 5600x. Love the black aesthetic and cooling performance. Low noise level, quality heat sink, and modular fan if you want to swap fans. The only issue that I find with this cooler, like many others, is the mounting hardware. Not the hardest one I've had to deal with, but it could be a easier, especially if you have to reseat the cooler or swap the cpu. I took several YouTubers advice and installed it upside down. While a minor inconvenience, it still didn't deter me from giving this product 5 stars. What went above and beyond for me was the absolutely excellent presentation and packaging of the product. It shows what a quality company Noctua is and you know what you are getting is premium grade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very low profile
*by D***C on November 2, 2023*

Used this on a mini ITX motherboard in a TINY computer case. This cooler solved all the issues. It does not interfere with full height RAM, is very compact while being very quiet and provides good cooling. It is a down draft cooler that directs air towards the motherboard, which in my circumstance, is an extra benefit because there is no other fan in the case. The CPU is a Ryzen 3 3200G processor with 4 cores. It is not being maxed out at all. The online reviews suggest that it can handle a much higher thermal load than what I’m subjecting it to.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black)
- Gigabyte A520I AC (AMD Ryzen AM4/Mini-ITX/Direct 6 Phases Digital PWM with 55A DrMOS/Gaming GbE LAN/Intel WiFi+Bluetooth/NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2/3 Display Interfaces/Q-Flash Plus/Motherboard)
- AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700G 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor with Radeon™ Graphics

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