Anyone using a Zalman CNPS 7000??

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Icewind

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Got my new parts ordered for my new P4 rig :)

After the burn in, im gonna OC the baby, but I think a new cooler will be in order. The new Zalman 7000 has really caught my eye. As the reviews shown, its VERY quiet and cools well. It pretty matches my idea of the ideal heatsink

Anyone here using one give me your take on it? Also, Anyone happen to know if it will work on a ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe mobo?

If you happen to have pictures of it also, I would like to see it so I can get idea of the area it covers. Thanks guys
 
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CoBRaXT

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typically zalman's are known for being quiet and are not very good for overclocking
 
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The CNPS-7000 series is quiet AND good for overclocking. I would recommend the AlCu version (aluminum and copper) over the Cu version (all copper) because there is almost no performance difference, it is cheaper and it is much lighter and within the specified weight limit set by Intel. For motherboard compatibility check at the Zalman web site.
 
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Steelwingz

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Originally posted by: Icewind
Got my new parts ordered for my new P4 rig :)

After the burn in, im gonna OC the baby, but I think a new cooler will be in order. The new Zalman 7000 has really caught my eye. As the reviews shown, its VERY quiet and cools well. It pretty matches my idea of the ideal heatsink

Anyone here using one give me your take on it? Also, Anyone happen to know if it will work on a ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe mobo?

If you happen to have pictures of it also, I would like to see it so I can get idea of the area it covers. Thanks guys
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I just bought the Zalman CNPS7000-Cu (the all copper model, not the combo copper/aluminum one) for use on a P4P800 Deluxe.

I researched air cooling solutions for hours before I decided on this one. Along the way, I did see a review of this cooler on one of the major hardware review sites (but I'm not sure which one), and the writer used a P4C800-E Deluxe mobo. I also remember reading in a forum somewhere a poster voicing his concern that a retail site stated this cooler would not work on a P4C800-E Deluxe mobo. The responses to his post squashed his worries in a hurry; numerous users responded that they were currently using this cooler with the P4C800-E. One of them even posted a picture of it mounted on his P4C800. Wish I had bookmarked that thread for you. I'll try and find it. If I get lucky, I'll come back with a link to it.

Gamepc.com sells prebuilt systems using the P4C800 mobo and the Zalman CNPS7000 cooler.

I do have some other links that you might find helpful...

Check out overclockers.com article on cooler efficiency. You'll see that the Zalman CNPS7000-Cu (the all copper one) scored six from the top for air cooling efficiency. They also note that it is "Very low noise."

Here's overclockers.com actual review of the Zalman cooler.

Here's the best price ($33.99) I could find if for: Best Byte Computers

Zalman's CNPS700-Cu page has the tech specs and a very good installation video.

FrostyTech's review even has an mp3 sound sample of the cooler in operation, as well as a bunch of great pictures and info.

 
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Auric

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I have the AlCu and have no complaints. I think I got it for $30 at SVC. Everything I read in my research seemed to agree it was simply the best available for both cooling and quiet. It is in no way a compromise, so long as it will fit. The Cu version can maintain a narrower temp range without spikes, given enough airflow but of course cannot radiate heat as well as Al (with lower airflow). Regardless of the extra weight and cost I really don't see any practical advantage to the Cu. Rather than use the manual fan control supplied, I use SpeedFan and have it set for 10% min and 100% max while trying to maintain 40C. In practice this makes it run at a nice quiet 1500 RPM all the time except when gaming and even then it it certainly no screamer and I have my headphones on anyway. As a bonus, which I had hoped for, is that it also cools the northbridge HS.
 
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Slammy1

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Well, I just installed my 7000Cu last night. I also installed a new case (Cooler Master ATC-201C) so I'm sure that's part of the results. With the stock HSF (w/ thermal tape) I ran 54-56C under load, 36C idle at 260FSB. With the new rig I run 42-44C under load, 27-28C idle at 270FSB. I'm wondering if I really will see the temp drop after burn in. I set the fan to max, btw.
 
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