- Review -

27.12.2015 SmallFormFactor.net

For it’s size, the NH-L9x65 performs admirably – it is at or within striking distance of the CryoRig C7, and is only properly bested by the substantially larger Big Shrunken 2 Rev B by Scythe. Perhaps unsurprisingly, NH-L9x65 easily bests two of the AMD stock coolers (not including the 125w rated FX cooler) and out-performs the Scythe Kodati Rev B. During testing, the fan was never ‘loud’, and the sound signature was always pleasing and non-obtrusive. Unless noise is a primary concern, Noctua’s LNA (and its performance penalty) is an easy accessory to forgo.

"The Noctua NH-L9x65 is a quiet, well-built and elegantly-designed cooler for the majority of today’s sockets. With no motherboard compatibility issues to be found, this cooler will make a serious contender when selecting heatsinks for your next build." (John Morrison, SmallFormFactor.net)