Thermaltake CL-P0114 120mm VS. ZALMAN CNPS7000B

[GTaudiophile]

Thermaltake CL-P0114 120mm

VS.

ZALMAN CNPS7000B-CU 92mm

it's funny how seemingly everyone recomends Zalman one week and trashes them another. Which of these two should I go for?

 

[WobbleWobble]

That looks like the Thermaltake Big Typhoon, if it was down to those two, I'd go the TT.

P.S. I own both

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
That looks like the Thermaltake Big Typhoon, if it was down to those two, I'd go the TT.

P.S. I own both

Which is quiter? Zalman or TT?

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Holy smokes. I thought that the 7000B was for video cards. Wow, that would be nice on a processor. Too bad none of them fit on Xeons... *sigh*...

 

[GTaudiophile]

I would feel nervous mounting that Typhoon! Seems like it would weigh the entire motherboard down from the side of the case.

 

[WobbleWobble]

The 7000b is quieter, but they're both pretty darn silent when undervolted though.

Installing the Typhoon is a PITA, the Zalman I found to be easier to install.

 

[aurelliecro]

You guys are kidding, right? 7000 series is several years old design while TT BT is latest development in high end air cooling, and it's cooling performance beat the crap out of 7000, it is silent, and it is only 6$ more expensive...

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: aurelliecro
You guys are kidding, right? 7000 series is several years old design while TT BT is latest development in high end air cooling, and it's cooling performance beat the crap out of 7000, it is silent, and it is only 6$ more expensive...

links.....

 

[aurelliecro]

I really hope you are now not going to argue that 7000 doesn't get beaten by TT BT.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: aurelliecro
I really hope you are now not going to argue that 7000 doesn't get beaten by TT BT.

wheres the link to back up your previous post?

Or is this all conjecture on your part?


I would place the Big Typhoon in the top 5 of all heatsinks...

I would say the Scythe Ninja is most likely #1.....

with the XP and SI 120 and the xp90 copper along with the Arctic cooling series and the zalman 9500 closely on the Ninja`s heels!!

 

[Mixman]

I sort of have both......except I have the 7000bAlCu. I would say the TT hands down.....even thogh I am having temp problems. The TT lowered the temp on my CPU more than the 7000. It is more quiet also....at least if you want to keep your CPU cool.

 

[McArra]

That Thermaltake is superb, and better than the Zalman by a long way

 

[JEDIYoda]

Nobody is saying its not better!! doh,,,,

How much better......."beats the crap out of the zalman?"

I asked for links...so unless aurellicro owns both...then hes stating his opinion based on what...no first hand knowledge...hhmmmmm

pretty hash words don`t ya think.....

 

[aurelliecro]

Do I really need to look for reviews now. 9500 beats the crap out of 7000 too. 7000 is simply an old school heatsink and it can't compete with today heatpipe solutions. I really can't see whats wrong with that...(and no i don't have bt nor 7000, but i recommended both of them to my friends many times who needed help designing their machine)

 

[JEDIYoda]

 

[GTaudiophile]

The 7000 just seems like a real snap to install. The Thermaltake and Zalman 9500 kinda freak me out

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
The 7000 just seems like a real snap to install. The Thermaltake and Zalman 9500 kinda freak me out

Actually if you take your time and sort of walk yourself through the install in your mind before starting that helps alot!!

 

[marvw]

I found the 7000 loud (Had a high pitched whine) so i replaced it with a Coolermaster Hyper 48 which originaly was noisey to. so I replaced the fan with a Thermaltake silent cat 90mm fan on it runs cooler and quieter. But it is a monster. the original Hyper 48 fan spec said 18.5 db @1400 RPM maybe. Mine usually ran @ 25-2700 RPM equated to 25- 30 CFH And about the same or higher db Max RPM onit was 4800 @48db and 48 CFM..:frown:
The Silent cat runs at 2500RPM 20DB and 54CFM so I run about 5C cooler. I know it sounds weird but it works. I tryed the 7000 in the wifes computer but the PSU is to close to the socket.

 

[GTaudiophile]

I get what you all are saying about the 7000 being an old design (without heat pipes).

I wonder if I should just stick with the stock HSF for the X2 4400+. I do NOT plan on OCing...I just want quiet and just cool enough.

So you all are saying something like the ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 92mm is better, newer design?

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I get what you all are saying about the 7000 being an old design (without heat pipes).

I wonder if I should just stick with the stock HSF for the X2 4400+. I do NOT plan on OCing...I just want quiet and just cool enough.

So you all are saying something like the ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 92mm is better, newer design?

Yes, but are you looking for value or absolute lowest noise? Or best noise/performance ratio?

Give your stock HSF a shot and use the motherboard to control fan speed, whether it be something like Asus' Q-Fan or manually using Speedfan. If it's quiet enough and the temps are fine, then why bother replacing it?

 

[aigomorla]

i heard the stock hsf. on the 4400+ is really good as for the TT my roomie has it and i can vouch its pretty dayam good. I had the zalman b4 i went water, and i really liked that hsf. there both heavy as hell imo. if anything get the xp-90 regular one and get a really quiet panaflo fan