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07.05.2021 Tom's Hardware

Interestingly enough, the NH-L9x65 performs just outside of the realm of the Cooler Master ML120L and NZXT Kraken 22 120mm AIOs, as well as the 120mm Scythe Choten. However, for less money ($55), the NH-L9x65 makes a solid debate for being good value relative to its performance, and then there’s the added benefit of being far more compatible with ultra-compact systems. The Noctua NH-L9x65 isn’t the game-changer that the larger NH-D15 has been, but there’s an argument to be made that there are times when ultra-compact coolers with a focus on compatibility should also feature elegant design. That’s what Noctua was aiming for here, and it largely succeeds.

"If you’re after a premium cooler for a very compact gaming PC or you want to add some Noctua engineering to your compact home theater desktop, this cooler is well worth considering." (Garrett Carver, Tom's Hardware)