Zalman CNPS7500-Cu LED and CNPS8700 LED Ultra Quiet CPU Coolers

Introduction:

    Zalman, as I'm sure you're all aware by now, is notorious for their cooling solutions. Recently, I reviewed a monster of an external cooling rig, the Zalman Reserator XT. However, it's been almost a year since we here at VH have reviewed a low-profile cooler from Zalman, so the company was generous enough to send out not only one, but two, from their Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler line: the CNPS8700 LED and the CNPS7500-Cu LED.

The CNPS8700 LED, which was introduced at CeBIT 2007 in Hanover, Germany, is an all copper heatpipe and heatsink CPU cooler with a lower profile and larger, 110 mm fan as compared to the CNPS7000. The CNPS7500-Cu offers improved performance over the CNPS7700. It is also made of 100% copper and has an 110 mm silent fan just like the CNPS8700. Both coolers sport the Flower Heatsink Design, which is comprised of a plethora of copper fins atop a copper base, with a clear fan with LED lights set in the center of the fins. The only major difference between the two is that the CNPS8700 LED also has heatpipes incorporated into the design. Which one cools better? Are they as quiet as Zalman claims? These thought-provoking questions are just what this review will attempt to answer.

About Zalman Tech:

    "Developing USER-Friendly Computers is Zalman's Highest Ideal."

    We are thankful to those of you who have purchased our Noise Prevention products and computers, as well as to all of you who are visiting our website. If we fully utilize computers' many functions such as communications, office productivity, and multimedia, our life can become more comfortable and enriching. In order for this to be achieved, the computer must first become more user-friendly.

    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. At Zalman Tech, we strive to make that goal a closer reality through extensive research and development of our products. We were the world's first in reducing computer noise down to lower than 20dB, thus creating a more user-friendly computing environment. Now it is possible to use a computer without distracting noise and to form high fidelity audio system or home theatre system without ambient noise.

    Zalman Tech will continue to make efforts at creating more enhanced levels of user-friendliness in computing; we believe that we have the ability and determination to achieve this goal. Your support and interest are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Features:

CNPS8700:

• Compatible with all single, dual, and quad core CPUs for Intel socket 775 and AMD socket AM2/754/939/940.

• Compatible with Slim Tower / Low Profile Home Theatre PC Enclosures.

• 100% pure copper heatsink with aerodynamically optimized “tunnel” design for high performance cooling.

• Patented curved heatpipe design for heat transfer performance of up to 4 heatpipes using just 2.

• Ultra-thin 0.2mm fins for minimized weight and significantly reduced airflow resistance.

• The 110mm fan inside the heatsink cools not only the CPU, but the VGA card, Northbridge, FET, and RAM as well.

• Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode.

• The adjustable fan speed controller (Fan Mate 2) enables control of noise and fan performance.

CNPS7500-Cu:

• Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode.

• Pure copper base materials ensure excellent heat dissipation.

• Compatible with all single and dual core CPUs for Intel Socket 775/478 and AMD Sockets AM2/754/939/940.

• The high intensity blue LED installed silent 110mm fan inside the heatsink maximizes cooling performance.

• The adjustable fan speed controller (Fan Mate 2) enables control of noise and fan performance.

Specifications:

CNPS8700:

FHS

Fan

CNPS7500-Cu:

FHS

Fan

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