DH Review: Zalman CNPS8000 & CNPS 9500

Zardon · Jul 20, 2006, 12:57 PM

Read the review here
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Zalman really need no introduction, they have been making high quality, low noise cooling solutions for a very long time. Today we are having a look at two of their latest offerings; the CNPS8000 and the CNPS9500.

**dj_stick** · Jul 20, 2006, 02:01 PM

great review

i have the original cnps9500, the one with the blue leds, they've obviously updated it a little, mine had a very slightly warped contact plate, so it wouldn't make full contact with the cpu, and the fan died a few months ago (on the stock cooler now)

Erroneus · Jul 20, 2006, 02:31 PM

Looking forward to see what zalman comes up with for the conroe and when they are going to release the 9700 model, which should be with a 9500 with 120mm cooler.

Grace · Jul 20, 2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Erroneus

Looking forward to see what zalman comes up with for the conroe and when they are going to release the 9700 model, which should be with a 9500 with 120mm cooler.

Or something smaller, since the Conroe is many times more efficient.

Hell, I won't be buying a Conroe because I need to keep my P4-D for cooler testing!

mike2h · Jul 20, 2006, 10:31 PM

i used the intel 775 vers of the 9500 on my 940. while VERY quiet it did not cool any better than the stock intel cooler. my alphacool h2o cooling fixed those problems

i am going to put that zalman on my wifes intel 630 were it will do just fine. & probably let me get it past the 3.6 it is already at.
cant beleive how hot those intel 900 series run.

hilfiger · Jul 20, 2006, 10:48 PM

was looking for this review.. but looks like this only fan out for AM2.. so no rush to buy.. im sure better will come out..and the AMD stock performs very well

and the green light sux

Asmoday · Jul 23, 2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hilfiger

was looking for this review.. but looks like this only fan out for AM2.. so no rush to buy.. im sure better will come out..and the AMD stock performs very well

and the green light sux

If you don't want to consider the Zalman as an alternative for your AM2 setup I can highly recommend the Noctua NH-U9 And NH-U12 previously reviewed here on DH. The NH-U12 is the strongest CPU cooler I've tested bar none, and they are both compatible with AM2.
Since you're in the UK I recommend checking them out at QuietPC

hilfiger · Jul 23, 2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Asmoday

If you don't want to consider the Zalman as an alternative for your AM2 setup I can highly recommend the Noctua NH-U9 And NH-U12 previously reviewed here on DH. The NH-U12 is the strongest CPU cooler I've tested bar none, and they are both compatible with AM2.
Since you're in the UK I recommend checking them out at QuietPC

i did buy the zalman.. had bad experiences with fanless before..

il see how the temps are on my cpu..anyway ill try replace the led..and put an red one

Asmoday · Jul 23, 2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hilfiger

i did buy the zalman.. had bad experiences with fanless before..

il see how the temps are on my cpu..anyway ill try replace the led..and put an red one

Fanless? You can put the fan of your choise on the Noctua...
Anyway you can't go wrong with the Zalman either, it's a great performing HSF.

hilfiger · Jul 23, 2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Asmoday

Fanless? You can put the fan of your choise on the Noctua...
Anyway you can't go wrong with the Zalman either, it's a great performing HSF.

and is easyer to install. realy dont feel like takeing the mobo down again

hilfiger · Jul 25, 2006, 10:48 PM

well i did install it.. and it does fine.. looks cool, and is very quiet :P

Jul 20, 2006, 12:57 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	DH Review: Zalman CNPS8000 & CNPS 9500 Read the review here _____________ Zalman really need no introduction, they have been making high quality, low noise cooling solutions for a very long time. Today we are having a look at two of their latest offerings; the CNPS8000 and the CNPS9500.

Jul 20, 2006, 02:31 PM	#3
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,343 Rep Power: 114 System Specs	Looking forward to see what zalman comes up with for the conroe and when they are going to release the 9700 model, which should be with a 9500 with 120mm cooler. __________________

Jul 20, 2006, 10:31 PM	#5
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	i used the intel 775 vers of the 9500 on my 940. while VERY quiet it did not cool any better than the stock intel cooler. my alphacool h2o cooling fixed those problems i am going to put that zalman on my wifes intel 630 were it will do just fine. & probably let me get it past the 3.6 it is already at. cant beleive how hot those intel 900 series run. __________________

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hilfiger DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	was looking for this review.. but looks like this only fan out for AM2.. so no rush to buy.. im sure better will come out..and the AMD stock performs very well and the green light sux __________________ [COLOR=darkorange][/COLOR]

Jul 25, 2006, 10:48 PM	#11
hilfiger DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 81 Rep Power: 0	well i did install it.. and it does fine.. looks cool, and is very quiet :P __________________ [COLOR=darkorange][/COLOR]