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Zalman CNPS9700LED Ultra Quiet Cpu Cooler

Zalman CNPS9700LED Ultra Quiet Cpu Cooler

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Brand: Zalman
Category: CE

List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $43.99
You Save: $36.00 (45%)



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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 4.9 x 5.6

MPN: CNPS9700LED
Model: CNPS9700LED
UPC: 823884000979
EAN: 0823884000979
ASIN: B000JSFZPS

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 1. Compatible with all single and dual core CPUs for Intel's Socket 775 and AMD's Socket AM2/754/939/940.
  • 2.100% copper heatsink with aerodynamically optimized tunnel design for maximum cooling efficiency
  • 3. Innovative and patented, curved heatpipe design for a heat transfer capacity of up to six heatpipes with the use of just three.
  • 4. 0.2mm ultra-slim fins for minimized weight and reduced airflow resistance.
  • 5. Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Despite the fact that computers have become commonplace at home and at workplaces for a long time, true user friendliness of the computers is still a long shot. Zalman strives to make that goal a closer reality through extensive research and development of its products and will continue to put efforts to creating more enhanced levels of user friendliness in computing.PRODUCT FEATURES:Compatible with all single and dual core CPUs for Intel's Socket 775 and AMD's Socket AM2/754/939/940;100% copper heatsink with aerodynamically optimized tunnel design for maximum cooling efficiency;Innovative and patented, curved heatpipe design for a heat transfer capacity of up to six heatpipes with the use of just three;40.2mm ultra-slim fins for minimized weight and reduced airflow resistance;Ultra quiet CNPS 110mm LED fan;Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode;Adjustable fan speed controller (FAN MATE 2) included;Super Thermal Grease (ZM-STG1) included.


Customer Reviews:   Read 12 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent cooling!   August 17, 2008
D. Fawkes (Ohio, USA)
This is a great fan if the stock solution just isn't cutting it for you. I've seen reduction of 10-15C at idle. I love it! There is also a manual control so you can adjust the speed of the fan yourself. One tiny issue is there is no included hardware/mounts to place the controller in a convinent place to access it.

While I love this fan, please note if you have a 45nm Quadcore, most system monitoring tools will report your CPU as 10 degrees C hotter than its actually running. This is because the thermal sensor is different. So you might not need extra cooling.

Pros:
Really keeps your cpu cool.
Included thermal grease brushes on, making application easier.
Very quiet.


Cons:
Installation takes a little bit of dexterity and patience.
No included hardware to mount the fan controller.



5 out of 5 stars Great Product   July 27, 2008
C. Mah
I have a Intel Pentium D 830 on a P5ND2-SLI Deluxe and my CPU was running at 70C with the motherboard at around 39C. The Zalman cooler was a tight fit on my board, but it dropped my temps down to 41C for my CPU with my motherboard at 39C. Even when I am using multiple CPU intensive programs the temp does not go past 52C.

Great product. The installation was not the best, but that was only because you have to take out your motherboard to do so. Definitely worth it!



5 out of 5 stars A step up from stock cooling   July 26, 2008
Colin Thompson (San Fernando Valley)
I purchased the Zalman 9700LED to replace the stock fan that came with my Q6600 quad-core proc. Arctic Silver 5 was applied.

Current configuration:

Intel Q6600 2.4GHz Quad-core (overclocked to 3.0GHz)
4GB Corsair 6400 DDR2
Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 case
PNY Verto 8800GT 512MB
Vista Home Premium 64

At 2.4GHz stock processor levels, the Zalman performed really well. My PC sits in a room that stays around 26-28C. Temps at 2.4GHz were around 30C idle, 40c load.

Since overclocking to 3.0GHz, my temps are stable at 36-40C idle, 46-48c load. I have yet to see any temp above 49 in RealTemp or CoreTemp.

I'm sure if my ambient room temps were consistently lower, I'd be seeing low 30s - but given the processor involved, as well as the basic overclock, I'm pretty happy with the temps.

Cons:

- Installation. Granted, you're not using idiotic push-pins, but to install this fan, you're going to be taking your mobo out of the case for bracket assembly. The pressure bracket that attaches the heatsink to the CPU takes a leap of faith as well... it scared the hell out of me, as finding the right amount of pressure to secure the heatsink from moving around (and it will) was a painstaking process.

- wired fan speed controller. Mine shorted out after perhaps a week of use. Fan is now wired directly to mobo cpu fan port.

All in all, the Zalman 9700 is a decent midrange upgrade for casual to intermediate overclockers.



5 out of 5 stars Outstanding cooling   July 20, 2008
Chama1 (Chama, NM)
Easy to install, works like a charm. Core temperature drop of 15C on a Q6600. Very nice and a good option instead of liquid cooling for most applications. I've been building systems for a few years and this is the best air cooler that I have run across.

The direction sheet leaves a lot to be desired, but installation is pretty basic and logic is all that is really needed.

It is big, so make sure that you have enough room in your case for it.



4 out of 5 stars Best cooler!   June 25, 2008
Daniel Jardim (Netherlands Antilles)
This cooler is awesome, it keeps my E8400 at 30-39C when idling. This cooler is HUGE so you need a big case with lots of work space, The installation was kinda hard for me because my case is pretty small but I managed to fit it in.