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Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler Review
Date Published:
12-26-2006
Written By:
Diceman
Edited By:
Diceman
Provided By:
Zalman USA
Where to Buy:
Sharka Computers
Discuss Article:
VH Forum link
Pages: 1 2 3

 
 
 
 
 




Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler

Introduction:

   If you've been reading Virtual-Hideout, or any PC hardware review site, for even a short while, you've most likely heard the name Zalman by now. Zalman is a world leader is quiet and powerful PC cooling solutions. We've reviewed many Zalman products here on VH over the years (from cases to coolers to watercooling) and today I have the newest CPU cooler out of the Zalman stable; the Zalman CNPS9700 NT Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler.

   The CNPS9700 NT is a reworked (and huge!) design based off the slightly smaller CNPS9500 CPU Cooler. It's like they say, "if it aint broke, don't fix it!". The CNPS9500 has been heralded as one of the best air cooling CPU coolers ever to grace our PC's and now the larger 9700 promises ever better performance for less noise. Let's take a look at the specifications of this beast before we get to the mass amounts of pictures I have for you!

Specifications:

FHS

Dimensions 90(L) X 124(W) X 142(H) mm
Weight Heatsink: 690g, Total (including fan): 764g
Base Material Pure Copper and Aluminum
Dissipation Area 5,490 cm2

Fan

Bearing Type 2 Ball-Bearing
Speed Silent Mode 1,250RPM ± 30 % Normal Mode 2,800RPM ± 10 %
Noise Level Silent Mode 19.5dB ± 10% Normal Mode 35dB ± 10%
Control Method PWM Control, Auto Restart


ZM-STG1

- Type : Non-curing compound
- Capacity : 3.5g
- Specific Gravity : 2.42
- Temperature Stability : -40°C-150°C (-40°F-302°F)

Features:

1. Compatible with all single and dual core CPUs for Intel Socket 775 and AMD Sockets AM2/754/939/940.
2. Automatic Fan Speed Control feature included in the Ultra Quiet 110mm PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) enabled fan.
3. 100% copper heatsink with aerodynamically optimized “tunnel” design for maximum cooling efficiency.
4. Innovative, patented, “figure 8” heatpipe design for a heat transfer capacity of up to six heatpipes with the use of just three.
5. 0.2mm ultra-slim fins for minimized weight and reduced airflow resistance.
6. Super Thermal Grease (ZM-STG1) included.

Packaging:


Retail Front

Retail Rear

Grease Included

Specs on Box

   As you can see the retail packaging is typical Zalman quality. Clear plastic protection inside a cardboard exterior with lots of graphics and specifications on the box. You'll also notice that Zalman has included their new Thermal grease as well. This is a nice thermal grease kit that includes a unique brush applicator versus the 'dump & smudge' method. I think the brush makes life a lot easier personally.

   The box is pretty large, but so is the cooler. We're talking 110mm fan on this beast! Also notice the green theme on the packaging? Well that's because this cooler was optimized for the NVIDIA NFORCE INTEL platforms, hence the 4-pin automatic fan control that works with the 4-pin PWM Intel boards. You'll even see NVIDIA logo on the center of the fan. It's nicely done in my opinion.

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