Will a Zalman 7000-CU fit on the DFI boards?

[Waylay00]

Question in title. I know AT said something about it fitting, but then again I have also heard elsewhere that it won't. Help appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Waylay00]

bump

 

[venne]

Yes.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear

There are photos of a 7700 in the nf4 Ultra in this thread.

 

[Waylay00]

Yeah I know that the 7700 fits, but I've heard something about the backplate of the 7000 interfereing with something and that the screws aren't long enough.

 

[imported_BadKarma]

Originally posted by: Waylay00
Yeah I know that the 7700 fits, but I've heard something about the backplate of the 7000 interfereing with something and that the screws aren't long enough.

I can vouch for that.
I have the DFI Ultra-D and the Zalman 7000. Spent 2 hours trying to install the 7000 to the CPU without any satisfactory results. The problem, IMO, is that the tail of the nipples are too short. It doesn't have a secure grip on the plastic backplate under the motherboard. As a result, when fastening the screws to lock the 7000 to the motherboard, the nipples will start to flex towards the CPU and the backplate looks like it's gonna pop out from under the motherboard. I'm seeing this with both screws fastened only halfway. I'm too scared the motherboard might crack to tighten the screws all the way. I'm using stock HFS right now.

I would like to hear other people's experience with the 7000 and this board.

 

[Slaimus]

The regular 7000 does not come with a backplate, so compatibility issues may happen when mounting on the OEM backplate.

 

[juysocal]

Problem installing the 7000? I wonder how blackinches did it with the 7700.
Man now i'm not sure if i'm buying a Zalman 7000 HSF.

 

[slash196]

So, if you buy a 7000, you have to make sure it comes with a backplate, or what?

 

[Sleepyghost]

Waylay00 mentioned hearing something about 7000 backlate interfering with something.
What I found was that somebody was afraid backplate crushing some resistors it overlaps.
Check linky:

http://www.ocforums.com/archive/index.php/t-363597.html

So do you guys have this problem?

I bought my Zalman 7000B-AlCu originally for Asus A8N-SLI having read that it would be fine. 7000B comes with a backplate, at least mine did. I hope it works with DFI too. My board is not here yet.

On www.extremesystems.org some are using Zalman 7000 apparently without problems.. at least I couldn't find mention of any.. no mention of backplate issues either. Maybe I didn't look hard enough.

Curious to hear more expreriences/advice..

 

[imported_BadKarma]

Originally posted by: slash196
So, if you buy a 7000, you have to make sure it comes with a backplate, or what?

I don't think the 7000 series come with a backplate. The backplate is included when you buy a 939 mobo. I had the Asus A8V mobo before and the 7000 installed fine on it. No backplate issues. The backplate that came with the DFI NF4 Ultra was designed a little differently and that's where the problem arises. I wished I had a digital camera so I can post some pictures.

 

[Sleepyghost]

Originally posted by: BadKarma
I don't think the 7000 series come with a backplate. The backplate is included when you buy a 939 mobo. I had the Asus A8V mobo before and the 7000 installed fine on it. No backplate issues. The backplate that came with the DFI NF4 Ultra was designed a little differently and that's where the problem arises. I wished I had a digital camera so I can post some pictures.

If you check 7000B-AlCu at http://www.zalman.co.kr/ you will find that it should come with a backplate. Also it shows there that install to socket socket 754/939/940 is done using this provided backplate. I've got this backplate in my package. I'm suprised your 7000 didn't include it.

http://www.zalman.co.kr/product/cooler/7000(AB)_754-939-940MBlist_eng.htm

So just to be sure..
You're saying you had these problems trying to install 7000 using DFI motherboard backplate - not Zalman backplate? And we are talking about the new DFI NF4 boards, right?

The other question still stands: Does backplate that comes with zalman interfere with sensitive board parts.. and what other problems come up if any? Anybody have 7000 installed using zalman backplate? Thanks.

 

[Waylay00]

Well I decided to get the A8N SLI board anyway. The DFI seems like a better OC'er, but I'm not really into massive OC'ing. I just want a fast, stable system. The DFI seems for the little more experienced. This will be my first build also. Anyway, I am getting the CNPS7000B LED AlCu.

 

[Sleepyghost]

*bumb*

I'm still going to try Zalman 7000B-AlCu on my DFI when it arrives. I really should because I cracked my 7000B package open earlier.. the store will not refund it, might as well try it. So experiences with this combo, anybody? Please.

 

[JerryT87]

I'm also looking to put a 7000 on my Ultra-D. Hopefully someone who has a working setup will post here.

 

[jose]

I have the 7000AlCu on the DFI ultra board, it fits...

Regards,
Jose

 

[JerryT87]

Originally posted by: jose
I have the 7000AlCu on the DFI ultra board, it fits...

Regards,
Jose

Great! Did you use the back plate sent with the unit? What slots do you have your Ram in? I hear 2 & 4 are best.

 

[juysocal]

That's good to hear that the 7000 fits, i was hesitating getting this HSF,
i was going with the thermalright xp120 or xp90 w/c are better but needs
a separate fan, if you want cheap prices get it here: http://www.xoxide.com/amdcpucooler.html

I like the 7000alcu/led though matching the ocz modstream's blue led fan psu.

 

[imported_BadKarma]

Originally posted by: Sleepyghost

If you check 7000B-AlCu at http://www.zalman.co.kr/ you will find that it should come with a backplate. Also it shows there that install to socket socket 754/939/940 is done using this provided backplate. I've got this backplate in my package. I'm suprised your 7000 didn't include it.

http://www.zalman.co.kr/product/cooler/7000(AB)_754-939-940MBlist_eng.htm

So just to be sure..
You're saying you had these problems trying to install 7000 using DFI motherboard backplate - not Zalman backplate? And we are talking about the new DFI NF4 boards, right?

The other question still stands: Does backplate that comes with zalman interfere with sensitive board parts.. and what other problems come up if any? Anybody have 7000 installed using zalman backplate? Thanks.

I must have bought an earlier version of the 7000, because mine didn't come with a backplate nor the mounting adapter for socket A motherboards. The model shown on Zalman's website is 7000B, and that came with all of the accessories.

Buyers beware - Make sure you buy the Zalman 7000B and not the regular 7000.

I'm going to contact Zalman to see if I can get a backplate from them.

Edit:
I emailed Zalman support at support@zalmanusa.com explaining my situation and asked for a backplate. An hour later, I got a reply asking for my address so they can send me the backplate. Needless to say, I'm impressed.

Sleepyghost, you should try contacting them and get a new backplate.

 

[jose]

I must have 2 diff versions of the 7000, I have 3 systems w/ the 7000AlCu, but have only 2 backplates.

You have to use the memory slot next to the cpu first.. I think it is 2 & 4 the orange colored I think.

You have to take off the factory mount and use the Zalman supplied backplate.

Regards,
Jose

 

[adrian76]

Hey, I have a DFI LANPARTY UT 250Gb and a Zalman 7000B Cu and it fits perfectly. Purchased both from Newegg. Maybe you have an older HSF. I wish I could post a photo.

 

[Khadgar]

Does the 7000 block any of the PCIe slots on the DFI LP Ultra-D?

 

[Sleepyghost]

Originally posted by: BadKarma

I emailed Zalman support at support@zalmanusa.com explaining my situation and asked for a backplate. An hour later, I got a reply asking for my address so they can send me the backplate. Needless to say, I'm impressed.

Sleepyghost, you should try contacting them and get a new backplate.

Thanks Badkarma but I have the Zalman backplate already. Like I said it came with the package. I was worried backplate would press on some resistors on the bottom of the board.. considering it is different from DFI's own backplate. But not to worry: It works like a charm... read on.

It is 4am where I live. I got my DFi yesterday evening and did a very careful install: five hours. Yes, I'm slow. Anyway after that my machine WITH Zalman 7000B-AlCu (using zalman backplate) has been running nicely for 6 hours. I think 7000B does the job.
- 7000 does overlap some memory slots. Just install your memory first, zalman later. I use slots 2 & 4 (orange slots).
- 7000 Does not really block PCIe slots, but the slot closest to it, PCIE2, can't take any big cards if you are using 7000. PCIE1 (graphics slot 1) comes after PCIE2 and has plenty of space.

I would say 7000 is fine for DFi

 

[Khadgar]

Thanks for the report, Sleepyghost!

 

[Waylay00]

Hey SleepyGhost, I am a first time builder. Would the DFI board be a little advanced for a beginner like me to set up? I don't want to have to go through a bunch of troubleshooting just to get it set up. Thanks.

 

[Sleepyghost]

Khadgar
You are welcome. Thanks.

Waylay00
Well, this is my second build.. and the first for myself. You might do better than I did or at least do it faster. DFI is just as hard/easy as any other board to get up and running. I found building logical and Bios I didn't even have to touch. Only when you go for overclocking does DFI get more complex.. it offers so many otions (pros love it).

I found the manual quite essential. And I mean the pdf, not the short "User's Manual" that comes with the board. "User's manual" is a Quick start guide, nothing more. Stick to it, be careful and you will do fine - but no quarantees. Have fun