Noctua NH-L9a-AM4

An air cooler standing 160mm tall rated to dissipate 180W. That rating covers upper-midrange CPUs at stock and mild overclocks. Noise is specced at 14.8 dBA; socket support includes AM5, AM4, LGA1700. At 160mm tall, verify case cooler clearance — mid-towers typically allow 160–170mm.

Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components. Noctua backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build. If this CPU cooler is not quite the right fit, the category page lists close alternatives at similar prices for a quick side-by-side comparison.