NH-L9i-17xx
NoctuaReleased Nov 2014
Compact CPU cooler with a full copper base and 6mm heatpipes for quiet, efficient cooling. The Noctua NH-L9i-17xx scores 79/100 based on 4 professional critic reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Hwcooling, Funkykit, Aphnetworks, and Tomshardware.
Critic Score
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
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Pros
- Premium build quality with full copper base and 6 mm heatpipes(2)
- Quiet operation(2)
- Compact size(2)
Cons
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4 Critic Reviews
The Noctua NH-L9i-17xx is a masterclass in compact cooling engineering—proving that big performance doesn't require big size with its 37mm profile and exceptional cooling efficiency.
The Noctua NH-L9i-17xx coolers perform surprisingly well with the i5-12600K, handling the CPU effectively in most scenarios despite some throttling during AVX/AVX2 workloads.
The Noctua NH-L9i-17xx is a low-profile CPU cooler that can fit anywhere and cool more than what its size suggests.
The Noctua NH-L9i is a quiet, high-quality sub-two-inch Mini-ITX air cooler with a price tag to match, but our samples didn't live up to the high expectations that Noctua has set in air cooling.
