- Review -

22.02.2015 Play3r.net

Jumping straight into the performance aspect of the NH-D9L and we can see it holds its own quite well for its intended purpose. The NH-D9L is designed more so for HTPC type computers that do not require a top-down cooler and as such, the smaller size, of course, restricts its performance a bit, but not so much that one should be concerned. Looking back upon the thermal performance benchmark results at the NH-D9L managed to handle an overclocked 4770K even with only one fan being used. Now, of course, when two or three fans were in use the performance was much better and this is to be expected. Overall the NH-D9L will be able to cool a standard HTPC with ease or if need be, it can handle a more beasty rig, maybe a nice LAN rig of sorts?

"The NH-D9L is not meant to be the top-dog of air cooling but instead, a great cooler for smaller builds and which this in mind it is exceptionally designed and will do its job. If you are in the market for a smaller cooler that offers great RAM/CPU compatibility then the NH-D9L is definitely worth a look." (Ben Enos, Play3r.net)