Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4

Low-profile CPU cooler for AMD socket

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The Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 processor fan is specifically designed for AMD AM4 (Ryzen) socket configurations and features an AM4-specific SecuFirm2 mounting system. Its Low-Profile (LP) format is ideal for compact configurations.

Low-profile CPU cooler for AMD socket

Overview

Low-profile fan for AMD Ryzen CPUs on socket AM4


With more than 100 awards and recommendations from international press and industry websites, the NH-L9x65 has become the undisputed benchmark in the world of 65mm low-profile fans. The Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 version has been specially designed for AMD AM4 (Ryzen) socket based configurations and features the AM4 specific SecuFirm2 mounting system. Equipped with the renowned NF-A9x14 PWM 92mm fan, delivered with a high performance NT-H1 thermal paste and backed by a full 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 is an ideal high-end solution for AM4-based ITX or HTPC configurations.


Special version AMD AM4


The NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 brings the acoustic and cooling performance for which the NH-L9x65 is renowned to the new AMD AM4 platform. With its extremely compact design and low height, it is ideal for use with low TDP AM4 CPUs in HTPC configurations or small form factor cases. With a compact heatsink combined with the NF-A9x14 small form factor fan that is only 14mm thick, the NH-L9x65 has an overall height of only 65mm (the same as traditional low profile option boards) making it ideal for HTPCs and small form factor cases that leave little space for the CPU cooler. With a width of 95mm, the NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 meets the AMD AM4 keep-out-zone specification. This means that it does not interfere with the chipset heatsink or overflow into the RAM module area, making it fully compatible with high memory modules.


Reliable, efficient and quiet


Many mini-ITX motherboards have PCIe slots very close to the socket area. While large fans with 120 or 140mm fans can sometimes block access to certain slots, the compact design of the NH-L9x65 ensures full compatibility with PCIe cards. The NF-A9x14 fan is a highly optimised premium model with an exclusive Noctua AAO frame and advanced design for outstanding aerodynamic performance. The NF-A9x14 is PWM compatible and keeps the NH-L9x65 surprisingly quiet. A top-of-the-line TIM solution that has won more than 100 awards worldwide from industry journalists, Noctua's NT-H1 pad offers ultra-low thermal resistance, reliability and ease of application.


Specifications
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General information

Product name

Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4

Brand

Noctua

Model

NH-L9X65 SE-AM4

Technical specifications

Use

Processor

Processor support

AMD AM4

Color

Red
Beige
Silver

Luminous

No

Connector(s)

4-pin Female

Ball bearing

No

PWM

Yes

Heat Pipe

Yes

Adjustable speed

Yes

Cooling type

Ventirad (active)

Top Flow

Yes

Dual tower

No

Fan diameter

92 mm

Min sound level

14.8 dB

Max sound level

23.6 dB

Minimum rotation speed

600 RPM

Maximum rotation speed

2500 RPM

Min airflow

40.8 m³/h

Max airflow

57.5 m³/h

Material(s)

Aluminum
ABS (Plastic)
Copper

Use

Multimedia
Office

AIO radiator compatibility

N/A

Dimensions

Low profile

Yes

Height (fan included)

65 mm

Width (fan included)

95 mm

Depth (fan included)

95 mm

Height

51 mm

Width

95 mm

Depth

95 mm

Weight

413 g

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 22 Feb 2017

Customer reviews
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  • by ROLOR 30
    Posted on 5 Mar 2021
    Product bought from LDLC on 5 Feb 2021
    Number of reviews: 35 Average rating: 9

    Good product

    This fan is impeccable, as usual with Noctua.
    It's quiet, efficient, well built, reversible fan, which in the case of my case is welcome (I have to extract the air from my processor, instead of blowing on it). My Ryzen 5 5600X stays at a good temperature at idle, and doesn't exceed 65° under heavy load. Good buy if you don't want to overclock....

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  • by Aun Va
    Posted on 24 Sep 2020
    Product bought from LDLC on 25 Aug 2020
    Number of reviews: 22 Average rating: 9

    As usual with Noctua

    Received in a sober box, no frills: something to protect the whole, something to install the beast and that's it!

    Easy installation, a silent product (but really!)

    And the delivery is always top notch

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  • by Aurelien RB
    Posted on 29 May 2018
    Product bought from LDLC on 3 Apr 2018
    Number of reviews: 12 Average rating: 9

    Excellent product, very quiet, fits perfectly in a Mini ITX

    Day and night with the original AMD fan!
    Mounted on an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) and above all a Mini ITX case (Antec VSK2000-U3). It even comes with an adapter cable to make it even quieter.
    I was used to the silence and space saving of mini PCs. So when I turned on my new Mini ITX PC for the first time, I was quite annoyed by the noise generated by the AMD fan...
    In the end I opted for this fan and I am very happy with it! It's very quiet and has reconciled me with my choice to buy a more powerful machine, a Mini ITX.
    After all it is said that this fan is not made for overclocking, at the same time it is much lower than the others!

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  • by Jean-Luc
    Posted on 11 Aug 2017
    Product bought from LDLC on 1 Jul 2017
    Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 9

    Caution if overclocking

    Mounted on the new AMD Socket AM4 with Ryzen 1600X: in normal operation (3.6 GHz), no pb, but it gets worse when increasing the frequency -> 4 GHz for test, the processor to reseter, temp >79 °, with the automatic regulation managed by the CM, fan at 100 ° / °. Forget this fan if you want to overclock the new AMD (1600-1700-1800X because TDP >95W, on the other hand makes its work very correctly

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