- Review -

24.02.2020 MITXLOVE.com

While the NH-L9a might not be my first choice if I was looking to do CPU intensive tasks, it is undeniable that this cooler is a complete package. A small size that allows for basically 100% compatibility with RAM, motherboards, and SFF cases; a great fully matte black look that can match with just about any aesthetic; impressive cooling power that holds its own against much bigger competitors; and finally, an impressively pleasant noise level especially considering the size of the fan. I definitely understand why this little beast of a cooler is increasingly becoming the go-to cooler for the smallest of SFF cases, and with it’s low noise level, especially if you use the low noise adapter, this is the perfect cooler for an HTPC. I will actually be replacing the Cryorig C7 with this cooler in my HTPC for this exact reason. Even if you were to use it in a gaming PC, this cooler easily holds its own with mid-range CPUs and CPU intensive games.

"The cooling prowess of this tiny piece of hardware is very impressive considering its size, and I have fully come to realize why this cooler seems to be the go-to cooler for super short, popular cases like the S4 Mini, and DAN A4." (Hector Martinez, MITXLOVE.com)