Cooling Noctua "Black Out" Chromax Line

[Dawelio]

On the subject of the higher RPM 92mm fan does anyone know what would be a better swap for my L9a? The Noctua NF-A9x14 HS-PWM has an airflow of 57,5 m³/h, while the Noctua NF-A9 PWM has an airflow of 78,9 m³/h.

Do keep in mind that the NF-A9x14 is a slim fan at 14mm. The NF-A9 is full 25mm in width. Hence generally being able to push more air, although those specifications are generally measured at the fans top speed. Ie, not the speed you most likely would/will be running on a daily basis and hence isn't that much of a valid point to go after.

 

[ExplodingWaffle101]

On the subject of the higher RPM 92mm fan does anyone know what would be a better swap for my L9a? The Noctua NF-A9x14 HS-PWM has an airflow of 57,5 m³/h, while the Noctua NF-A9 PWM has an airflow of 78,9 m³/h.

in addition: the more important thing for heatsinks is static pressure.
also also: the fan the l9i comes with is 2500rpm already

 

[Analogue Blacksheep]

NF-A9x14 HS-PWM has a static pressure of 2,11 mm H₂O
NF-A9 PWM has a static pressure of 2,28 mm H₂O

 

[rfarmer]

Just posted on reddit.

 

[ParallaxStax]

Does anyone know if there will be a chromax nh-u9s?

 

[Dawelio]

Just posted on reddit.

Has already launched in my country, purchased it about a month ago for the fan, but returned it.

 

[Damascus]

Has already launched in my country, purchased it about a month ago for the fan, but returned it.

This is the l9a, not the l9i

 

[rfarmer]

This is the l9a, not the l9i

Exactly. Apparently alot of AMD users have been buying the L9i and using the AM4 mounting bracket, but there were apparently issues with the screws stripping when trying to remove them. This will solve that.

 

[Dawelio]

This is the l9a, not the l9i

Okay and your question is what exactly?... They are almost identical, one is slightly taller/longer than the other and both have launched in my country.

 

[Damascus]

Okay and your question is what exactly?... They are almost identical, one is slightly taller/longer than the other and both have launched in my country.

What country are you from? I follow the newsletter and semi regularly speak with noctua support, and this is the very first time I've seen the l9a edition

 

[Solo]

I straight up can't find anything, including images, of a Chromax L9a.

 

[Lone]

Exactly. Apparently alot of AMD users have been buying the L9i and using the AM4 mounting bracket, but there were apparently issues with the screws stripping when trying to remove them. This will solve that.

I had this issue with mine, but ultimately it came down to user error. I was lazy and tried using the wrong size screwdriver. Using the correct size screwdriver I was able to undo the screws, even though the heads were partially stripped. Noctua was kind enough to send me replacement screws.

 

[owliwar]

I straight up can't find anything, including images, of a Chromax L9a.

just found one on reddit

thats really pretty

 

[Solo]

That's an L9i.

 

[Damascus]

just found one on reddit

thats really pretty

Literally in the thread lol

 

[ParallaxStax]

Literally in the thread lol

You also can see the am4 adaptor kit in the photo.

 

[owliwar]

That's an L9i.

oh true that, my bad. I forgot there were 2 of them.

the L9a has performance advantage over the L9i + adapter? did anyone tried that yet?

 

[Damascus]

oh true that, my bad. I forgot there were 2 of them.

the L9a has performance advantage over the L9i + adapter? did anyone tried that yet?

Yeah, I've seen other people get a 5c improvement, but I'm skeptical towards the universality of that result.

 

[owliwar]

Yeah, I've seen other people get a 5c improvement, but I'm skeptical towards the universality of that result.

wow, that's quite a lot.

 

[Mackan]

Week is almost over, so tomorrow they launch the L9A Chromax? No, probably not... Can't even get hold of their new slim chromax fans even though they launched 2 months ago.