• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Noctua vs. Zalman

B

BChico

Platinum Member
Putting together a new system with a Core i7 920.

Using a P183, so size shouldn't be an issue.

Thoughts on the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 vs. ZALMAN CNPS9900 NT?

I'm not planning on a heavy OC for the time being, but don't want to use the stock HSF.

Also, looking for something that is easy to install. Don't like to feeling of breaking the motherboard when installing these things.
 
i've owned zalman, tuniq, actic cooling, asus, swiftech, EK, and many other cooling brands and my recent Noctua purchase is a tier above all of them with their quality. The quality of the heatsink is impressive, its something u can just touch and know that its a step above.

the packaging is also on another level, from the included screwdriver, protective packaging (my cooler was triple boxed from the manf) all the way down to the huge TIM syringe fan adapters, all the way down to the booklet instruction manual.
 
I am fine with spending a little more.

That's a pretty good review for the Noctua. The other thing I like about it is that you can change the fans as oppoes to the Zalman built-in.
 
The Noctua beats out the Zalman on every cooling review I've seen, and is very quiet.
I'd definitely go Noctua.
 
Did you guys use the thermal paste that came with the Noctua? Seems like it actually got pretty decent reviews and 1C isn't going to make or break me.

Did you use the single line or double line application on the heat sink?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top