Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 3.74"W x 3.74"H |
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Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 22.8 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 78.9 CMPH |
Item model number | NH-U9S |
Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.74 x 3.74 x 4.92 inches |
Color | Brown |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Manufacturer | Noctua |
ASIN | B00TBHYYFK |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 7, 2015 |
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Noctua NH-U9S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A9 92mm Fan (Brown)
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Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 3.74"W x 3.74"H |
Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 22.8 dB |
Material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 78.9 CMPH |
About this item
- Compact single-tower design combines strong cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility
- Only 125mm height is ideal for HTPCs, ITX and Small Form Factor builds; Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
- Highly optimised NF-A9 92mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4 (offset mounting option for best efficiency)
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 14900K, 14700K, 14600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 7950X3D, 7900X3D, 7800X3D, 7700)
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Mounting system | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Noise level | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | — |
Value for money | — | 4.7 | — | 4.6 | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions | Noctua Cooling Solutions |
cooling method | Air | Air | — | Air | Air | Air |
power connector type | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
max rotational speed | 2000 rpm | 1700 rpm | 2500 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 1500 rpm |
noise level | 22.8 decibels | 25.1 decibels | 22.8 decibels | 22.6 decibels | 22.8 decibels | 24.6 decibels |
material | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Nickel plated Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins) | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating | Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
voltage | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts |
Product Description
Continuing the renowned legacy of Noctua’s NH-U9 series, the NH-U9S is a premium quality quiet CPU cooler in classic 9cm size. Its asymmetrical design with 5 heatpipes not only provides even better cooling performance than the previous generation but also improves compatibility: Thanks to its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-U9S clears the RAM and PCIe slots on all Intel and most AMD based mainboards, including µATX and ITX. Combined with its 125mm height, this makes the NH-U9S a highly versatile solution with excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility. The included NF-A9 premium fan supports automatic speed control via PWM for outstanding quietness of operation and a second, optional NF-A9 fan can be added for further improved performance in dual fan mode. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U9S is a deluxe choice through and through.
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S version with better compatibilityLike its bigger brothers NH-U12S and NH-U14S, the NH-U9S features a revised, slimmer layout: Whereas the NH-U9B SE2 was 120mm deep with its two stock fans, the NH-U9S is asymmetrically built and measures only 95mm with its single, more efficient NF-A9 fan, thus providing better performance and compatibility at the same time. |
100% RAM compatibilityWith its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-U9S does not overhang the RAM slots on current Intel and most AMD mainboards. This gives the user full access to the memory modules and ensures 100% compatibility with tall heatspreaders or optional memory fans. |
100% compatibility with PCIe cards on mini-ITXMany Intel LGA115x based mini-ITX mainboards have the PCIe slot sitting right next to the 95x95mm socket zone. While larger coolers that exceed this zone are likely to block the PCIe slot, the 95x95xmm sized NH-U9S provides full compatibility with PCIe cards, be it on ATX, microATX or ITX. |
NT-H1 thermal compoundNoctua’s much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds. |
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 125 mm
- Width (without fan): 95 mm
- Depth (without fan): 68 mm
- Height (with fan): 125 mm
- Width (with fan): 95 mm
- Depth (with fan): 95 mm
- Weight (without fan): 524 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 618 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating
Cooler Specification
Scope of delivery
- NF-A9 PWM premium fan
- NA-RC7 Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Fan-clips for second NF-A9
- Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Fan compatibility
92x92x25 mm
NF-A9 premium fan
The highly optimised NF-A9 features Noctua's proprietary AAO frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, which allows it to further improve the efficiency of Noctua's previous 92mm models and contributes to the NH-U9S' superior cooling performance.
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LGA1851, LGA1700 | ✓ | X | X | X | ✓ |
LGA1200, LGA115x (LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156) | ✓ | X | X | X | ✓ |
LGA20xx Square ILM | with NM-i20xx | X | X | X | with NM-i20xx |
LGA20xx Narrow ILM | X | X | X | X | X |
LGA4189 | X | with NM-i4189 | ✓ | with NM-i4189 | X |
LGA4677 | X | with NM-i4677 | with NM-i4677 | ✓ | X |
AM5 | ✓ | X | X | X | ✓ |
AM4 | ✓ | X | X | X | ✓ |
TR4, SP3, sTRX4, sWRX8 | X | ✓ | X | X | X |
sTR5, SP6 | X | with NM-TR5-SP6 | with NM-TR5-SP6 | with NM-TR5-SP6 | X |
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Customers like the noise, cooling, ease of installation, performance and quality of the electronic component fan. For example, they mention it's super quiet, does an incredible job of heat dissipation, it'll effectively reduce the CPU's temperature and it'd be the easiest and strongest CPU cooler bracket install. That said, some say it works great and offers surprising performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the electronic component fan. They mention that it's super quiet, and does not require a low-noise adapter. The fan works silently and reduces CPU temperature, greatly improving its performance.
"...Aside from that, it runs great, very cool and essentially silent...." Read more
"...Quiet. Be very, very, quiet.5) Excellent build quality and compatibility, so it might last between several system upgrades...." Read more
"...The fans are very silent and I don't even need them to run at 100% fan speed to bring my idle temps down, only around 50-60% and my temps stay at a..." Read more
"...Noise Level: Very quiet and effecient as expected with a Noctua fan...." Read more
Customers like the heating of the electronic component fan. They say the cooling is very good, effective, and the fan is as quiet as any. They also say the thermals are fantastic, with an award-winning compound included, and it does an incredible job of heat dissipation. Customers also mention that the video card is running a lot cooler, and that the temperature is stable.
"I love this fan, It brought my idle temps down to 38-45 from its usual 70-80 degrees, and I can safely overclock + throw a full load at my cpu...." Read more
"...Otherwise this is a fantastic cooler! Dropped my top temps from 95C to 75C on a Ryzen 7!..." Read more
"...Installation wasn't difficult and cools my PC fine. I'm a retro gamer so probably overkill for me." Read more
"...pc hacks lol, other than that, it fit in the end and even helps cool my cpu better than the stock cooler, before under no load it was running Temps..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the CPU cooler bracket to be easy. They mention that the included brackets allow for easy installation, and the instructions are good. Customers also mention that resetting the CPU bracket is pretty easy.
"...Hey, look at this nice full-glossy instruction sheet! Guess what you should do before step 3 - you should make sure the CPU is LOCKED IN...." Read more
"...As for the cooler itself, it's easy to install, and easy to clean...." Read more
"...Mounting: Noctua's mounting systems are awesome and easy to use. They will even send you different mounting kits if you need it...." Read more
"Brown color isn't for everyone and no rgb lights. Installation wasn't difficult and cools my PC fine. I'm a retro gamer so probably overkill for me." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fan. They mention it does its job like a champ, runs great, and is very quiet. Some say that it offers surprising performance and works well with their i5 13600k processor. The brackets were mounted easily and the configuration is working great so far. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Aside from that, it runs great, very cool and essentially silent...." Read more
"...kit seems well made, the packaging was great, and so far it's working like a champ, despite the mild levels of accidental abuse I dispensed during..." Read more
"...to know the NH-D12L. And dont get me wrong, this thing works well with my i5 13600k, but you now, it never hurts to bring temps as low as possible..." Read more
"I'm using this on a Ryzen 5600X and it works beautifully. It replaced the stock cooler that came with the cpu.Performance: Excellent...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the electronic component fan. They mention it's high quality, made of good materials, and has a great design. Some say the parts are fantastic and the product is worth the money.
"...This Noctua kit seems well made, the packaging was great, and so far it's working like a champ, despite the mild levels of accidental abuse I..." Read more
"...Performance: Excellent. The stock cooler wasn't too bad but under heavy load it could not sustain boost clocks for very long as it was pegged to..." Read more
"...long screwdriver for the main mounting screws, and some quality thermal paste. The entire kit is very solid, quality materials...." Read more
"These are the best heatsink systems made. Very easy to install...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the electronic component fan. They mention that it's small enough to fit in their HTPC case, has room to spare, and is more compact than the other massive tower. Some love that it has a low profile and is great for small form factor builds.
"...without having to take apart your motherboard, because this is light enough that a front bracket can support it...." Read more
"...Air cooler.2) Single fan.3) Small profile, so I wouldn't have to worry about overhang/selecting specific components.4) Quiet...." Read more
"...TV (beautiful case, but ugly in the living room), but it was incredibly spacious with great cable management, and housed all of my components with..." Read more
"...Also the cooler is very small and can fits very tight system." Read more
Customers like the value of the electronic component fan. They say it's worth the price, a bit tricky to install, and a great buy. Customers also say it provides great cooling for the price. Overall, customers recommend it for its amazing performance for its size and price.
"...Came with a lot of accessories in a really nice box and the price was fine for what it is, since it uses a Noctua fan and all...." Read more
"This CPU Cooler is working great and the really quiet. It's more worth than the price, but the only reason I give 4 star is a little bit hard to put..." Read more
"...And this is on stock, no overclocking on the AMD. This cooler is well worth the money!Edit: My build:..." Read more
"...However, it is easy to upgrade and it ended up not being that expensive...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the electronic component fan. They mention that it has a great design, is attractive, and is quiet. Some appreciate the incredible heatsink design and fan. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Aside from that, it runs great, very cool and essentially silent...." Read more
"...overclocked at 4.0Ghz on all cores while remaining nice and quite...." Read more
"...There were no issues with adding the other fan, instead it looks awesome. I've never owned these types of coolers before." Read more
"...The fins are made out of this shinny nickel plated material and the mounting plate is flat and smooth...." Read more
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I had to modify mine because I didn't want to remove the motherboard. If they had just made a bracket screw that was thin on both sides, and added additional thumbscrews for that thin screw, then you could just mount this bracket without having to take apart your motherboard, because this is light enough that a front bracket can support it.
Aside from that, it runs great, very cool and essentially silent. The fan it comes with is just a high quality one, and it comes with like 5g of thermal paste. It's not worth buying a thermal paste separate, unless you find some like extremely good one that's better than Grizzly. I wasted $10 on Grizzly (gonna return it) and tested the paste on the stock cooler and there was no temp difference for me, and people say the Noctua pastes are about 90% as good anyway.
I added some example pics. The Handbrake picture is essentially a stress test or worst case scenario. My CPU throttles back to 3.8ghz because I'm using all these goofy Dell BIOS settings and then overriding them with Throttlestop to get an overclock. (I might have to manually adjust my machine to 4ghz or 4.2ghz to keep the temps low while encoding) You can see that 4.5ghz on low usage has great temps, 54C on 20% usage, so for gaming this will probably work very well and stay well below 75C, since you won't hit the CPU usage you'd hit while encoding. In Nier Automata for example it's staying around 60C at 4.5ghz, so pretty great. Some games may be more optimized for CPU and may push it hard. Not quite sure how they're made these days, but generally they'll all leave a certain % of your CPU aside so you can use your computer well, meaning your temps won't get crazy.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
I had to modify mine because I didn't want to remove the motherboard. If they had just made a bracket screw that was thin on both sides, and added additional thumbscrews for that thin screw, then you could just mount this bracket without having to take apart your motherboard, because this is light enough that a front bracket can support it.
Aside from that, it runs great, very cool and essentially silent. The fan it comes with is just a high quality one, and it comes with like 5g of thermal paste. It's not worth buying a thermal paste separate, unless you find some like extremely good one that's better than Grizzly. I wasted $10 on Grizzly (gonna return it) and tested the paste on the stock cooler and there was no temp difference for me, and people say the Noctua pastes are about 90% as good anyway.
I added some example pics. The Handbrake picture is essentially a stress test or worst case scenario. My CPU throttles back to 3.8ghz because I'm using all these goofy Dell BIOS settings and then overriding them with Throttlestop to get an overclock. (I might have to manually adjust my machine to 4ghz or 4.2ghz to keep the temps low while encoding) You can see that 4.5ghz on low usage has great temps, 54C on 20% usage, so for gaming this will probably work very well and stay well below 75C, since you won't hit the CPU usage you'd hit while encoding. In Nier Automata for example it's staying around 60C at 4.5ghz, so pretty great. Some games may be more optimized for CPU and may push it hard. Not quite sure how they're made these days, but generally they'll all leave a certain % of your CPU aside so you can use your computer well, meaning your temps won't get crazy.
After reading many reviews, I decided on this Noctua solution. The primary factors that drove my decision:
1) Air cooler.
2) Single fan.
3) Small profile, so I wouldn't have to worry about overhang/selecting specific components.
4) Quiet. Be very, very, quiet.
5) Excellent build quality and compatibility, so it might last between several system upgrades.
I just finished installing it earlier today, and so far the results have been fantastic. On my old CPU (i5-4440), with the stock cooler, my low-stress temps (web-browsing, music playing) were about 65C. With this new cooler on my new i5-9600k, I'm seeing about 38C on average under a similar load. That's in a fairly warm room, with a hot case (Antec Sonata III - I'm going for a quiet, subdued system.) Also, it is even quieter than my old system! I can't tell that the computer is even on (in terms of noise level) unless I turn the ceiling fan off, which is what I was going for - near silence.
NEWBIE MISTAKES TO AVOID:
I did all of the silly things I'm about to list - if this is your first time installing a more complicated cooling solution, hopefully this will help! If you're an experienced system builder, then here's hoping you have a good chuckle.
1) Hey, look at this nice full-glossy instruction sheet! Guess what you should do before step 3 - you should make sure the CPU is LOCKED IN. I still had it unlocked after dropping in the new CPU, and had all sorts of trouble.
2) Step 4 - yay, time to apply the thermal paste! Only.. how do I get it out of the tube? The old paper-clip to the cap trick, right? NO - that cap unscrews with moderate force. Don't punch a hole through it!
3) Step 5 - Man, tightening that one screw down with a regular screwdriver is a real pain in the patoot. They should have included a specialized screwdriver to help with this. Guess what, they did! I mentally discarded it after mistakenly thinking it was a piece for AMD CPU installation when I first opened the box. In fact, that odd piece of metal *was* a screwdriver. Oops!
Overall, my first adventure into non-stock CPU cooling has been refreshing and rewarding. This Noctua kit seems well made, the packaging was great, and so far it's working like a champ, despite the mild levels of accidental abuse I dispensed during the installation process. I'll be looking at Noctua in the future if I need any more cooling for my rig.
Will definitely have Noctua as my go-to for cpu and Gaming PCs fans.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
Will definitely have Noctua as my go-to for cpu and Gaming PCs fans.
As for the cooler itself, it's easy to install, and easy to clean. Came with a lot of accessories in a really nice box and the price was fine for what it is, since it uses a Noctua fan and all.
My only grip is the fan locking system: it's too tight. I know it's meant to keep the fan in place and all, but it really is too tight. It takes a lot of strength just to take it apart and away from the cooler itself, and that might be a big issue if you are working in a tight place (like I had to). Maybe a magnetic solution could be a great option for future models, but Idk. Perhaps that locking system will get easier with time, not like I need to move it every week.