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Compare Noctua NH-L9A vs NH-U12DXi4 i4 CPU Cooler

The main differences between Noctua NH-L9A and Noctua NH-U12DXi4 i4 CPU Cooler are in Supported Sockets, Fan RPM and Height.
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Brand
noctua
Brand
noctua
Model
NH-L9a
Model
NH-U12DXi4
Release Date
📅 July 2013
Release Date
📅 January 2014
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Compatible PC parts
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Supported Sockets
  • AM2
  • AM2+
  • AM3
  • AM3+
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • FM1
  • FM2
  • FM2+
Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1366
  • LGA2011
  • LGA2011-3
  • LGA2066
Liquid Cooler
No
Liquid Cooler
No
Noise Level
-
Noise Level
18.6 - 22.4 dB
Fan RPM
2500 RPM
Fan RPM
300 - 1500 RPM
Height
37 mm
Height
158 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NH-L9A:

  • 20% cheaper, you can save $15.04
  • Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+

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Reasons to buy the Noctua NH-U12DXi4 i4 CPU Cooler:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 6 months later
  • Supports the following socket formats: LGA1366, LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066

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