Zalman 9700 vs. 9500

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn
Download the Intel Thermal analysis Tool (TAT) Text and use that to stress the cpu. It will get the cores at their absolute maximum temp in no time.

Is it better than Prime95? I have the latest version of P95 and it seems to get everything juiced up nicely.

 

[Rubycon]

Yes it will get it hotter than Prime95 and even CPU burn. :Q

Works on Core family CPU only.

I just realized the HSF I have is a 9500. Even still testing at Tom's shows a 4°C difference which is significant however it still would not beat the Tuniq's ability to maintain a low temp in near complete silence!

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda
Actually I collect heatsinks!

i respect your love for pc parts, we all have that in common.
but thats the quote of a true geek lol

please don't get angry but thats kinda like someone saying
"i collect car spoilers even though one is enough, and they all barely make a difference in anything"

 

[MichaelD]

Ironically, I wound up ordering an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro...which I haven't received yet.

I figure, for my overclocking needs, this will do nicely for less than half the price.

I bought from Provantage, with whom I've had no probs in the past. I ordered four days ago. They say it's backordered with no expected ship date. :roll:

Of course, that's NOT what their website says. Pisses me off...that's the trend lately; every website has every-freakin'-thing "in stock." My @ss!

I will give them a few more days, then the order gets cancelled.

Anyway...carry on.