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DeepCool Castle 360EX vs Noctua NH-D9L: Comparison
DeepCool Castle 360EX and Noctua NH-D9L separate most on fan count: DeepCool Castle 360EX at 3, Noctua NH-D9L at 1, 67% in favour of DeepCool Castle 360EX. Airflow splits them by another 28%, again favouring DeepCool Castle 360EX.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Castle 360EX | Noctua NH-D9L |
| Model Number | DP-GS-H12-CSL360EX | NH-D9L |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 3 | 1-67% |
| Noise Level | 32.1 dBA+9.3 dBA | 22.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1706 g | 531 g |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 92 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 64.4 CFM | 46.44 CFM-28% |
| Static Pressure | 2.33 mmH2O | 2.28 mmH2O-2% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fans | 3x 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, 500-1800 RPM | 1x NF-A9 PWM 92mm |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuliquidcoolers/Castle-360EX-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/2021/121.shtml | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d9l/specifications |
Verdict
DeepCool Castle 360EX
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing.
Noctua NH-D9L
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The best compact dual-tower option for small-case builds that still want Noctua-grade reliability and don't want to compromise all the way down to a single-tower cooler.