Noctua has introduced black-coated versions of its NH-D9L and NH-L9x65 coolers as part of its chromax.black product line. The new variants maintain the performance characteristics of the original models while offering an all-black aesthetic, from the heatsinks to the fans, including anti-vibration pads, fan clips, and mounting parts.
Roland Mossig, Noctua's CEO, notes that these coolers are favored by builders of Small Form Factor systems who prioritize not only performance and low noise levels but also the visual design of their builds. The launch of these chromax.black versions caters to this specific market demand.
The NH-D9L chromax.black and NH-L9x65 chromax.black maintain their cooling efficacy through the use of a specialized coating material and application process. This ensures that the coolers deliver the quiet operation and performance expected from Noctua's products, now with an alternative color scheme.
The NH-D9L has been designed to provide excellent efficiency at a height of only 110 mm. Its comparably low profile (15 mm lower than classic 9 cm tower coolers such as the NH-U9S) doesn't only guarantee full 3U compliance but also makes the NH-D9L ideal for compact Mini-ITX and Small Form Factor cases that have airflow paths parallel to the motherboard. Thanks to its 95x95mm footprint, the NH-D9L always clears the RAM and PCIe slots, even on ITX motherboards.
The NH-L9x65 covers a middle ground between the larger NH-L12 series and the ultra-compact NH-L9i and NH-L9a series. With 65 instead of 37 mm height and four instead of two heatpipes, the NH-L9x65 is more powerful than its smaller siblings yet retains the NH-L9i's 95x95mm footprint, which, like with the D9L, not only guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on current motherboards but also makes the cooler more convenient to work with as it doesn't overhang near-socket connectors.
Suggested retail prices
The manufacturer's suggested retail prices are as follows:
- NH-D9L chromax.black: EUR 74.90 / USD 74.90
- NH-L9x65 chromax.black: EUR 69.90 / USD 69.90
