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El NH-U9, recomendado por más de 50 páginas web y revistas internacionales, se presenta ahora con un ventilador de 92 mm, que tiene un nivel de ruido de sólo 7 dB(A)*. La nueva versión del NH-U9 puede además girarse 90º en todos los sockets y ofrece compatibilidad con el nuevo socket de AMD, el AM2. Gracias a 4 Heat-Pipes duales, 37 aletas de aluminio con una superficie total de disipación de más de 3800 cm² y uniones soldadas para una óptima transferencia térmica, el NH-U9F logra un rendimiento de refrigeración superior con unos niveles de ruido mínimos.

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Intel Socket LGA 775, AMD K8 (754, 939, 940) & AM2; Intel Xeon sobre pedido
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Altura (sin ventilador)
128 mm
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Anchura (sin ventilador)
95 mm
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Profundidad (sin ventilador)
70 mm
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Peso (sin ventilador)
550 g
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Altura (con ventilador)
128 mm
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Anchura (con ventilador)
95 mm
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Profundidad (con ventilador)
95 mm
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Peso (con ventilador)
660 g
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Material
Cobre (base y heat-pipes), aluminio (aletas de refrigeración), uniones soldadas.
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Uso
Intel, todas las frecuencias - AMD, todas las frecuencias.
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Volumen de entrega
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6 años
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Rodamiento
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Velocidad de rotación (+/-10%)
1600 RPM
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Velocidad de rotación con L.N.A. (+/-10%)
1150 RPM
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Velocidad de rotación con U.L.N.A. (+/-10%)
850 RPM
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Sonoridad
18 dB(A)
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Voltaje
5-13 V
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MTTF
> 150.000 h
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NH-U9F Opinión
Testing the NH-U9F was fun and easy, its not as combersome as large 120mm based CPU coolers, it was easier to fit that its bigger brother NH-U12F, and space awareness around the processor area is not too much of a concern. Another plus factor is that the heatsink can be installed facing east-to-west (standard) or if space is restricted it can be fitted facing north-to-south.
Cooling performance was great, heat transfer from the CPU core into the heatsink was as efficient as its bigger brother NH-U12F, probably due to the fact that the same design principle in the copper base and four heatpipe was used.
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Resultado del análisis: "A great cooling performance from a standard sized heatsink, compatible with all new socket fittings. Super silent fans and size are a big positive" (Kwok Yao Chim, CPU3D.com)
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NH-U9F Opinión
We can plainly see that the Noctua blows away the Intel stock cooler, and beats the Thermalright SI-128, only the Coolermaster HyperTX has better temps than the Noctua, and they are very close especially at idle. The main difference is that the Noctua is virtually silent, and I didn't even use one of the included adapters, I hooked it straight to the motherboard fan header. The Noctua NH-U9F is the quietest CPU cooler I have ever owned or reviewed, Noctua knows silence and performance should go hand in hand. I can easily trade the silence of the Noctua for the extra one degree of coolness that the HyperTX gives while being louder and bigger.
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Resultado del análisis: "[T]he Noctua NH-U9F is an extremely good CPU cooler, with excellent cooling performance and and a very low noise level. The Noctua NH-U9F is something that is made with care, high quality and performance in mind and I can easily recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade there CPU cooling system to something much better and much quieter than the stock cooler." (Kristofer Brozio, DragonSteelMods.com)
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NH-U9F Opinión
Obwohl unser Testmuster 'nur' einen 92 mm Lüfter zur Kühlung besitzt, kommt er fast trotzdem an die exzellenten Werte des NH-U12F heran.
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Resultado del análisis: "Alle Vorzüge des 'großen Bruders' hat auch der 'kleine' NH-U9F Kühler übernommen.
Kühlleistung, Lautstärke und Verarbeitungsqualität sind ausgezeichnet und suchen seines Gleichen." (Christoph Miklos, Gamezoom.net)
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NH-U9F Opinión
Der verwendete Lüfter war selbst bei voller Drehzahl und geschlossenem Gehäuse nur mit absoluter Konzentration minimal wahrnehmbar. Bei Verwendung der beiden Adapterkabel zur Drehzahlreduzierung war kein Geräusch des Lüfters mehr hörbar.
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Resultado del análisis: "Mit dem NF-U9F hat die Firma Noctua eindrucksvoll bewiesen, dass das Ziel geräuschoptimierte Premium-Komponenten anzubieten keine Floskel ist. Der Noctua ist selbst bei Höchstdrehzahl kaum wahrnehmbar und kühlt dabei recht ordentlich." (Michael Nürnberger, Technic3d.com)
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NH-U9F Opinión
Von Lautstärke kann man bei diesem Kühler eigentlich nicht sprechen. Ohne den Adapter für mich schon nicht mehr herauszuhören bei geschlossenen Case. Für echte Silent Freaks wahrscheinlich schon. Für User für die extrem Silent ein Muss ist legt Noctua noch 2 Adapter bei, den Low-Noise Adapter (L.N.A.) & Ultra-Low-Noise Adapter (U.L.N.A.). Damit wird auch die letzte Lautstärke eliminiert. Selbst der Passiv Betrieb ist, wie man am Temperatur Test sieht, möglich - somit ist der Kühler 100% geräuschlos.
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Resultado del análisis: "Noctua hat mit dem NH-U9F ein wahres Meisterwerk von Kühler abgeliefert." (David Kortmann, HotCases.de)
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NH-U9F Opinión
Sehr überzeugt hat uns die quasi nicht vorhandene Lautstärke des Kühlers. Leider fehlen uns Meßinstrumente, die empfindlich genug sind, derart niedrige Schallpegel zu erfaßen. So müßen wir uns auf eine Beschreibung des subjektiven Wahrnehmens beschränken.
Mit dem "Ultra Low Noise Adaptor" muss man schon mit dem Ohr direkt an den laufenden Lüfter gehen, um ein Geräusch wahrzunehmen.
Aber auch selbst ohne Drehzahlbegrenzung wird der Kühler bei geschloßenem Gehäuse unhörbar.
Die Angaben von Noctua - 7db(A) bis 11db(A) bei Verwendung der beiden Widerstands-Kabel - sprechen bereits eine Sprache für sich und sollten selbst eingefleischte Passiv-Fanatiker dazu bewegen, ihrer Hardware etwas mehr Kühlung zu gönnen.
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Resultado del análisis: "Hier hat Noctua wirklich gute Arbeit geleistet. Dieser Kühler platziert sich auf Anhieb ganz vorne in die Reihen der Silent-Produkte." (Fabian Erdmann, HardwareCrew.com)
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- Manual de instalación & Hoja de datos (PDF)
- Preguntas frecuentes
- MAINBOARD COMPATIBILIDAD
- CASE COMPATIBILITY
- CPU COMPATIBILITY
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cuánto espacio se necesita alrededor del socket de la CPU?
Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with Intel LGA2066?
Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with AMD AM4 (Ryzen)?
Can I upgrade my existing Noctua cooler to socket TR4 or SP3?
How should I clean my Noctua cooler?
Can I install a Noctua cooler in my system from Acer, Dell, HP or Lenovo?
My case supports CPU coolers of up to XXXmm height, which model should I choose?
I have difficulties installing the cooler, can you help?
How much torque should be applied when tightening the screws of a Noctua CPU cooler?
Can I keep using the backplate / mounting system of my previous Noctua cooler for my new one?
Is the high weight dangerous for the CPU or socket?
¿Es posible montar ventiladores de altura superior a 25mm?
¿Es posible usar dos ventiladores a la vez?
¿Cómo debo colocar el ventilador: aspirando el aire del disipador o soplando sobre él?
¿En qué lado del disipador debe instalarse el ventilador?
¿Cuánto espacio se necesita alrededor del socket de la CPU?
¿Puedo refrigerar mi CPU sin ventilador (de forma pasiva) usando los disipadores Noctua?
How to install the fan using the supplied steel clips?
Which mainboards are compatible with the NH-U9F?
Can I use Noctua fans on my fan controller?
My fan doesn’t spin when I start up the PC - is it faulty?
Can I run Noctua 3-pin fans on 4-pin PWM connectors and use my mainboard’s automatic fan controller?
Which Noctua fan or CPU cooler should I buy? How to choose the right model?
¿Cuánto espacio se necesita alrededor del socket de la CPU?

Las aletas de refrigeración del NH-U9 se han colocado lo suficientemente altas para evitar problemas con los condensadores y otras piezas de la placa base.


Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with Intel LGA2066?
Due to the heatsink mounting mechanism being identical on LGA2011 and LGA2066, Noctua’s SecuFirm2™ mounting systems for LGA2011 also support Intel’s upcoming ‘Basin Falls’ X299 HEDT (High End Desktop) platform for ‘Skylake-X’ and ‘Kaby Lake-X’ processors. Most current Noctua coolers already include SecuFirm2™ mounting systems for LGA2011 and can thus be used on LGA2066 motherboards without any upgrades or modifications.
The following models include a mounting-kit for socket LGA2011/2066 and are thus compatible out of the box:
NH-C14S
NH-D14 SE2011
NH-D15
NH-D15S
NH-D9L
NH-L12
NH-L9x65
NH-U12S
NH-U12DX i4
NH-U14S
NH-U9DX i4
NH-U9S
The following models can be made compatible with the LGA2011/LGA2066 sockets free of charge using the NM-I2011 upgrade-kit:
NH-C12P
NH-C12P SE14
NH-C14
NH-D14
NH-D15 SE-AM4
NH-U12S SE-AM4
NH-L9x65 SE-AM4
NH-U12
NH-U12F
NH-U12P
NH-U12P SE1366
NH-U12P SE2
NH-U9
NH-U9B
NH-U9B SE2
NH-U9F
The following models can be made compatible with the LGA2011/LGA2066 sockets using the NM-I2011 upgrade-kit but are not eligible for Noctua‘s free mounting offer, so users have to purchase the kit at local resellers:
NH-U12DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
NH-U12DX
NH-U12DX 1366
NH-U9DX 1366
NH-U9DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
The following models are not compatible with the LGA2011/LGA2066 sockets and can not be upgraded:
NH-L9a
NH-L9i
NH-U12DO A3
NH-U9DO A3
Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with AMD AM4 (Ryzen)?
NH-D15 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D15 SE-AM4
NH-D15S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12S SE-AM4
NH-U9S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D9L (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-C14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-L12S
NH-L9x65 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-L9x65 SE-AM4
NH-L9a-AM4
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket free of charge using the NM-AM4 upgrade-kit:
NH-C12P
NH-C12P SE14
NH-C14
NH-C14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D14
NH-D14 SE2011
NH-D15 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D15S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-D9L (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-L12
NH-L9x65 (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12
NH-U12F
NH-U12P
NH-U12P SE1366
NH-U12P SE2
NH-U9
NH-U9B
NH-U9B SE2
NH-U9F
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket free of charge using the NM-AM4-UxS upgrade-kit:
NH-U14S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U12S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
NH-U9S (AM4 mounting included since 2019, only older coolers require upgrade kit)
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket free of charge using the NM-AM4-L9aL9i upgrade-kit:
NH-L9a
NH-L9i
The following models can be made compatible with the AM4 socket using the NM-AM4 upgrade-kit but are not eligible for Noctua‘s free mounting offer, so users have to purchase the kit at local resellers:
NH-U12DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
NH-U12DX
NH-U12DX 1366
NH-U12DX i4
NH-U9DX i4
NH-U9DX 1366
NH-U9DO (Note that the A3 version is not compatible!)
The following models are not compatible with the AM4 socket and can not be upgraded:
NH-U14S TR4-SP3
NH-U12S TR4-SP3
NH-U9 TR4-SP3
NH-U12DO A3
NH-U9 DO A3
Can I upgrade my existing Noctua cooler to socket TR4 or SP3?
How should I clean my Noctua cooler?
Thermal paste residues: Whenever you take off the heatsink from the CPU, we recommend to clean the CPU as well as the base of the cooler before re-applying thermal paste and re-installing the cooler. You can either just wipe the base and the CPU clean with a dry, lint-free tissue or, for more thorough cleaning, use a lint-free tissue moistened with either a mild solution of washing-up liquid or isopropyl alcohol. Do not put the cooler or CPU under running water. Note that both the base of the heatsink and the CPU should be dry, free from residues of thermal compound and free from grease before re-applying thermal paste and re-installing the cooler.
What Thermal Design Power (TDP) is this cooler recommended for and how much Watt (W) of heat can it dissipate?
Can I install a Noctua cooler in my system from Acer, Dell, HP or Lenovo?
Systems from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or other major brands often use motherboards which differ slightly from the specifications issued by Intel and AMD. While those changes are usually subtle, they can lead to compatibility issues with coolers that were built to comply with these specifications.
Even in case the cooler is mechanically compatible and can be installed, other issues can occur, e.g. proprietary fan connectors, BIOS errors due to a low fan speed, shutdowns, etc. Some of these problems can be avoided with some technical knowledge, but especially BIOS related issues can often not be resolved.
Due to the large number of possible issues that cannot be resolved with different mounting parts alone, Noctua does not officially support systems from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo or other major brands.
My case supports CPU coolers of up to XXXmm height, which model should I choose?
I have difficulties installing the cooler, can you help?
How much torque should be applied when tightening the screws of a Noctua CPU cooler?
Screw type | Max. torque |
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NM-SSC1 screws for fixing the fastening brackets to the base of the heatsink | 0.5 Nm |
NM-ITS1 thumb screws for fixing Intel mounting bars | 0.5 Nm |
NM-ALS1 screws for fixing AMD mounting bars | 0.6 Nm |
Spring-loaded screws for fixing the heatsink to the mounting bars | 0.6 Nm |
How can I determine if the motherboard’s UEFI BIOS is overclocking my processor by default and deactivate this automatic overclocking?
Most motherboard vendors allow their overclocking-enabled products (e.g. those with Intels X- or Z-series chipsets) to run the processor at increased clock speeds by default, without requiring any user action at all. Since TDP (Thermal Design Power) limits are usually also disabled by default, this leads to the CPU exceeding the rated TDP to a varying degree, depending on the used applications and their workloads. Due to the increased heat output of the CPU, you may see higher CPU temperatures than expected.
In order to find out if your motherboard is overclocking your processor by default, please enter the UEFI BIOS and select the “advanced” or “overclocking” menu. There you should be able to find options such as “MultiCore Enhancement” (options: enabled/disabled), “CPU Ratio Apply Mode” (options: all/per core) or similar. To disable the automatic overclocking, adjust the settings either to “disabled” or “per core” and make sure that the individual multipliers match the original specifications.
In doubt, please contact your motherboard vendor for detailed instructions on how to disable this feature.
Why is my Ryzen 3000 processor getting so hot? Why are Ryzen 3000 CPUs running hotter than previous generation Ryzen CPUs with the same TDP rating? Is there anything wrong with my cooler?
The latest Ryzen 3000 processors (except APU models) differ from previous Ryzen generations in that they are no longer based on a single, large chip but use a multi-chip approach with smaller chips instead. Depending on the exact model there can be one (6 and 8-core models) or two (12 and 16-core models) actual CPU-Dies (CCD) on the package. Each processor also uses an I/O-Die (IOD), which contains things like the memory controller, PCIe controller, connections to the motherboard chipset and other functions.

Because of this design change and the switch to a smaller 7nm manufacturing process, the heat distribution of the overall processor is much different from older 14nm and 12nm based single-chip Ryzen processors with a similar power draw.
Depending on the exact CPU model, its specified TDP value and possibly extended power limits (precision boost overdrive), a single CPU-die can create a heatload of up to 130W easily, whereas the I/O-die usually creates a heatload of about 10W. Due to the small size of the CPU-die, the heat density (W/mm²) of this chip is very high. For example, a 120W heatload at a chip-size of 74mm² results in a heat-density of 1.62W/mm², whereas the same heatload on an older Ryzen processor with a chip-size of 212mm² gives a heat-density of just 0.57W/mm².
This large difference in heat-density is the reason why newer Ryzen 3000 processors become much warmer at similar heatloads than their predecessors.
Furthermore, Ryzen 3000 CPUs are using the rated temperature headroom (up to 95°C) quite aggressively in order to reach higher boost clocks. As a result, it is absolutely no problem and not alarming if the processor runs into this temperature limit. The clock speed and supply voltage will be adjusted automatically by the processor itself in order to remain within AMD’s specifications and to prevent overheating.
Due to the higher heat density, higher thermal limits and more aggressive boost clock usage, it is perfectly normal that Ryzen 3000 CPUs are reaching higher temperatures than previous generation Ryzen CPUs with the same TDP rating. Higher CPU temperatures are normal for Ryzen 3000 processors and not a sign of that there is anything wrong with the CPU cooler.
Can I keep using the backplate / mounting system of my previous Noctua cooler for my new one?
My unlocked Intel CPU is running too hot although my heatsink supports the specified TDP, what's the problem?
- the TDP limits are extended or disabled in the motherboards' BIOS.
- the motherboard applies automatic overclocking by default, e.g. by raising the supply voltage of the CPU and using higher Turbo-Mode multipliers.
- some software creates untypical loads, e.g. Prime95 with AVX2 support and a) and/or b) apply.
This can lead to temperature issues, especially when using smaller coolers or compact cases.
The actual power draw of the processor can be monitored with software provided by the motherboard vendor or with 3rd party tools like HWInfo or HWMonitor.
If you encounter temperature issues (>90°C) and notice a higher than specified power draw, please ensure that no automatic overclocking is applied and limit the TDP to the specified value by choosing appropriate BIOS settings.
For Kaby Lake CPUs, it may also help to lower the CPU clock speed for applications that heavily use the AVX instruction set, which can lead to higher loads and power draw. This option is usually referred to as “AVX offset” and makes it possible to lower the multiplier specifically for AVX based applications without reducing performance when using other instruction sets. Depending on the quality of the CPU and the programs being used, a reduction of 2-3 steps usually gives very good results.
Please contact your motherboard vendor for details if you have trouble finding the appropriate settings in the BIOS.
All our TDP recommendations are based on thorough testing with the default values specified by Intel using popular applications such as Asus Realbench and prime95. Please note, however, that prime95 creates a particularly high load that goes beyond typical application scenarios and this leads to elevated temperatures. We thus recommend using other programs such as Realbench for checking the stability and temperatures of the CPU in realistic scenarios.
Is the high weight dangerous for the CPU or socket?
¿Es posible montar ventiladores de altura superior a 25mm?

¿Es posible usar dos ventiladores a la vez?
¿Cómo debo colocar el ventilador: aspirando el aire del disipador o soplando sobre él?

Si quieres instalar 2 ventiladores, coloca uno soplando aire y otro absorbiendo.
¿En qué lado del disipador debe instalarse el ventilador?

¿Cuánto espacio se necesita alrededor del socket de la CPU?

Las aletas de refrigeración del NH-U9 se han colocado lo suficientemente altas para evitar problemas con los condensadores y otras piezas de la placa base.


¿Puedo refrigerar mi CPU sin ventilador (de forma pasiva) usando los disipadores Noctua?
How to install the fan using the supplied steel clips?

Then hook the endings of the clips into the mounting holes of the fan:

Which mainboards are compatible with the NH-U9F?
Can I use Noctua fans on my fan controller?
My fan doesn’t spin when I start up the PC - is it faulty?
Can I run Noctua 3-pin fans on 4-pin PWM connectors and use my mainboard’s automatic fan controller?


Which Noctua fan or CPU cooler should I buy? How to choose the right model?
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