Noctua D-Type NH-D9DX i4 3U vs NH-U14S CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Noctua D-Type NH-D9DX i4 3U and Noctua NH-U14S are in Supported Sockets, Noise Level, Fan RPM and Height.

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Noctua D-Type NH-D9DX i4 3U	Noctua NH-U14S
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Brand noctua	Brand Noctua
Model NH-D9DX i4 3U	Model NH-U14S
Release Date -	Release Date 📅 July 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews Add a product review	User reviews ★★★★★ (167 reviews) Add a product review
Price history View Details ►	Price history View Details ►
Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Pros -	Pros Extremely quiet Great performance for its size Easy to install Antivibration fan mounts
Cons -	Cons May block top expansion slot Lacks second fan
Supported Sockets LGA1366 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066	Supported Sockets AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 AM5 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066
Liquid Cooler No	Liquid Cooler No
Bearing Type -	Bearing Type Unknown
Noise Level 16.3 - 22.8 dB	Noise Level 19.2 - 24.6 dB
Fan RPM 400 - 2000 RPM	Fan RPM 300 - 1500 RPM
Height 110 mm	Height 165 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua D-Type NH-D9DX i4 3U:

33% cheaper, you can save $30.00
Supports the following socket formats: LGA1366
Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the Noctua NH-U14S:

Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, AM4, AM5, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA1851

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