Today we are going to take a look at the new Noctua NH-U9B SE2 CPU Cooler. This is a small tower cooler equipped with two NF-B9 92mm Fans.

This cooler comes complete with Noctua's mounting kit that provide support for Intel LGAs 775, 1156, and 1366, as well as AMD support.

With a height of 125mm, this cooler is fairly low profile and will be of interest to people with or contemplating HTPC builds or other small enclosures.

Although it is slightly taller than the NH-C12P SE14 that we recently reviewed, that is a "downward firing" cooler so to operate to its optimum, needs some space above the fan for intake airflow. The NH-U9B SE2 should work well in an even narrower/lower enclosure.

Let's see how it performs...

About Noctua:
Noctua have created a great reputation for creating effective fans and coolers, whilst at the same time managing to keep noise within acceptable levels. They make no compromise on quality and consequently their products are in the premium end of the market.

Noctua Company Info.
"Noctua arises from cooperation between the Austrian Rascom Computerdistribution Ges.m.b.H and the Taiwanese Kolink International Corporation and entertains a development partnership with the Austrian Institute of Heat Transmission and Fan Technology (Österreichisches Institut für Wärmeübertragung und Ventilatorentechnik, ÖIWV). These connections form the key to the achievement of our goal: The partnership with the ÖIWV permits the application of scientific measurement instrumentation, methods of calculation and simulation technology in the R&D process. Rascom's long, customer-oriented experience in developing and distributing sound-optimised high-end products ensures a clear focus on the users' needs. The use of Kolink's advanced manufacturing technology and ultra-modern production plants allows us to efficiently implement our technical edge and provide solutions of the highest standard in quality and performance."