NOCTUA NH-U9S 92mm SSO2 U- Premium Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (Black)

The Noctua NH-U9S chromax.black is the all-black edition of Noctua's NH-U9S, a compact 92mm single-tower CPU air cooler designed for builders who demand strong thermal performance, near-silent operation, and a sleek, uniform aesthetic. Every visible component — the heatsink body, fan frame, anti-vibration pads, fan clips, and mounting hardware — is finished in black, making it an easy fit in all-black system builds or popular dual-colour schemes. At the heart of the NH-U9S is the NF-A9 PWM fan, a 92mm unit built around Noctua's proprietary AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame and aerodynamic refinements including Flow Acceleration Channels. These features work together to maximise airflow efficiency and minimise noise, carrying forward the reputation for quiet operation that the NH-U9S line is known for. The heatsink tower itself measures 95 × 95 mm at its base footprint, a deliberate design choice that keeps it entirely clear of RAM slots on current Intel and the majority of AMD mainboards. Builders fitting tall DDR modules with large heatspreaders or RGB lighting elements will find full clearance and unrestricted access. The same compact footprint also means complete compatibility with PCIe expansion cards on mini-ITX, microATX, and ATX boards — a common pain point with larger tower coolers. For builders who need additional thermal headroom, the NH-U9S chromax.black ships with a second set of fan mounting clips, allowing an optional second NF-A9 PWM fan to be added in a push-pull configuration without any additional hardware. Noctua's SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system is included, supporting Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA2066, LGA2011-0, and LGA2011-3, as well as AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+), and FM1 sockets. Compatibility with older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets is available via the optional NM-I3 kit, supplied free of charge by Noctua. The fins are soldered — not press-fitted — to the heatpipes. This construction eliminates the long-term performance degradation that can occur with press-fit designs as copper and aluminium expand and contract through repeated thermal cycles. Noctua's NT-H1 pro-grade thermal compound is included in the box. Verified Specifications: - Fan size: 92 mm (NF-A9 PWM) - Heatsink footprint: 95 × 95 mm - Bearing type: SSO2 (Self-Stabilising Oil-pressure Bearing, 2nd generation) - Fan MTTF: rated at more than 150,000 hours - Socket compatibility: Intel LGA115x, LGA120x, LGA20xx; AMD AM4, AM3(+), AM2(+), FM2(+), FM1 - Colour: Full black (chromax.black) - Warranty: 6 years (manufacturer) - Includes: NT-H1 thermal compound, dual fan clip set for push-pull - Package weight (as listed by seller): 3 kg