The CNPS9500 AM2:

As the name stipulates this version of the 9500 is also compatible to the new AMD socket AM2. But we will check out 939 performance.

Specifications:

Heatsink
-Dimensions 85(L) X 112(W) X 125(H) mm
-Weight 530g
-Material Pure Copper
-Dissipation Area 3,698cm2
-Thermal Resistance Silent Mode 0.16 °C/W Low-noise Mode 0.12 °C/W

Fan
-Bearing Type 2-Ball Bearing
-Speed Silent Mode 1,350rpm ± 10 % Low-noise Mode 2,600rpmM ± 10 %
-Noise Level Silent Mode 18.0dB ± 10% Low-noise Mode 27.5dB ± 10%

FAN Speed Controller (FAN MATE 2)
- Dimensions: 70(L) x 26(W) x 26(H) mm
- Weight: 20g
- Output Voltage: 5V ~ 11V ± 2%
- Allowable Power: 6W or lower
- Connector: 3-Pin

-1. Compatible with AMD Opteron, Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, and Sempron for Socket AM2/754/939/940.
-2. Pure copper heatsink with component layout optimized for maximum cooling efficiency.
-3. Innovative, patented, and curved heatpipe design for a heat transfer capacity of up to six heatpipes with the use of just three.
-4. Ultra slim fins (0.2mm) for minimized weight and reduced airflow resistance.
-5. Adjustable fan speed controller (FAN MATE 2) included.

The CNPS9500 AM2 comes in a green box with a see through window just like the CNPS8000 did. It also has the box printed with all the information about the product you would need.

This is the bundle you get with the cooler, mounting hardware, thermal paste, Zalman sticker, Fan mate 2 and an easy to comprehend manual.

The Zalman CNPS9500 AM2 comes recommended by nvidia to be used with their latest chipsets, and therefore it has an nvidia sticker on the fan.

The 9500 uses ultra slim anodized copper fins (only 0.2mm thick) with a dissipation area of 3698 cm2. You can also get a glimpse of the curved heatpipe design for a heat transfer capacity of up to six heatpipes with the use of only three heatpipes.

A side view of the CNPS9500.

And a shot of the 92mm fan Zalman uses on this heatsink, you can see that it is a 12v fan that takes 0.35A and has a 2-ball bearing.

The base of the CNPS9500 AM2 is the best polished base I’ve ever encountered when working with HSF’s. This kind of shine, have I only seen when spending hours lapping my self, and rarely then. Amazing craftsmanship!

Look at the shine…