Zalman CNPS7000A-AlCu vs Thermaltake Silent Boost

[DarkAmeba]

Picking up a 939 3500+ soon, and I have't been able to find any good reviews or threads on the subject. I've narrowed it down to the Zalman CNPS7000A-AlCu and the Thermaltake Silent Boost. Which would serve me better? I want quiet and cool operation with a slight overclock. Any other suggestions are welcome as well.

EDIT: THREAD MOVED TO CASES AND COOLING FORUM

 

[AvatarD]

Yea, I'm kind of in the same place as you. I just posted here looking at pretty much the same heatsink/fan on newegg.

 

[MDE]

I'd go for the Aluminum\Copper version of that heatsink. It's much lighter, cheaper, and performs the same or better.

 

[DarkAmeba]

Originally posted by: MDE
I'd go for the Aluminum\Copper version of that heatsink. It's much lighter, cheaper, and performs the same or better.

Is it actually better.. the pure copper version is only $5 more, so it's not a big deal.

 

[hondAS2ooo170]

wat is the best heatsink for a barton 3200+? i want it to idle lower than 30 degrees celcious

 

[DarkAmeba]

Ok enough attempts to hijack my thread :roll:

Any more opinions?

 

[Yanagi]

Ive been looking into the Zalman myself and it seems really promising for the cost. My vote for the zalman

 

[flyboy84]

I just bought the Zalman for my barton 2500 that I plan on taking to 3200. Haven't tried it out yet though. I got it because it's so highly acclaimed.

 

[Hauk]

I just bought the Zalman AiCu version. The all copper one is nearly twice as heavy and offers little performance difference. The kit comes with a sturdy metal/fiberglass backing plate and brass screws for the Athlon 64 platform. I mounted it yesterday. Very solid, and pretty sweet looking. Makes me wish I had a clear side panel.

Zalman has a "B" version that's coming out. It's supposed to be 7 grams lighter, and offers slightly better performance. I wouldn't sweat not finding one. I couldn't.

Zalman 7000 B version