For AMD AM5 users, the cooler uses the stock backplate, but LongMint includes a custom mounting frame that prevents the CPU from bending under pressure—a common issue with heavy coolers. The entire installation process, from removing the old cooler to booting up, took roughly 8 minutes in our test bench. The only minor gripe? The fan clips are slightly too rigid, requiring a flathead screwdriver to pry open. We tested the LongMint 9 against two heavyweights: the Noctua NH-D15 and the Deepcool Assassin IV. The test bench used an Intel Core i9-14900K (a notoriously hot chip) running at stock speeds (125W base, 253W PL2) in a 22°C ambient room.
Disclosure: The author tested the LongMint 9 for 72 hours on an open test bench and inside a Fractal Design Torrent case. No compensation was received from LongMint for this review. longmint 9
The lack of RGB and the heavy weight are minor concessions. If you demand the best air cooler on the market today, the LongMint 9 is your answer. Whether you are building a silent media server or a high-octane gaming rig, this cooler delivers "long mint" performance—cool, quiet, and enduring. The LongMint 9 is available via Amazon, Newegg, and the official LongMint webstore. Look for the "Revision B" model released in Q2 2024, which includes the LGA 1851 mounting hardware for Intel Arrow Lake processors. For AMD AM5 users, the cooler uses the