Zalman CNPS9500?

2008-04-12 11:20:05

#1

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6677|Winland

After my last retarded CPU cooler purchase, I decided to see what BF2s has to say before I order the next one.

So, is the CNPS9500 good? Or should I save up for the 9700?

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-04-12 12:01:54

#2

_NL_Lt.EngineerFox: Big Mouth Prick; +219|7011|Golf 1.8 GTI Wolfsburg Edition

I'd buy something from Scythe or Coolermaster, Zalmann is overrated.

Last edited by _NL_Lt.EngineerFox (2008-04-12 12:08:02)

2008-04-12 12:11:45

#3

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|7018|Long Island, New York

Thermaltake V1.

Has served me faithfully for almost a year.

2008-04-12 12:13:48

#4

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6677|Winland

_NL_Lt.EngineerFox wrote:
I'd buy something from Scythe or Coolermaster, Zalmann is overrated.

http://www.multitronic.fi/?prod=RR-CCH-ANU2-GP

Wadaya think of that one?

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-04-12 12:16:51

#5

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7324|Reykjavík, Iceland.

I think the 9500 would be your best bet, if not the 9700.

2008-04-12 12:17:36

#6

_NL_Lt.EngineerFox: Big Mouth Prick; +219|7011|Golf 1.8 GTI Wolfsburg Edition

Freezer7Pro wrote:
_NL_Lt.EngineerFox wrote:
I'd buy something from Scythe or Coolermaster, Zalmann is overrated.
http://www.multitronic.fi/?prod=RR-CCH-ANU2-GP

Wadaya think of that one?

I'd measure the space you need to fit that huge thing, Even I would have problems and I have a beast of a case(CM Stacker 831). I reccomend a CM HyperTX2
Tuniq Tower 120
Scythe Mugen
Any cooler from Thermalright as long as it fits

2008-04-12 12:25:54

#7

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6677|Winland

_NL_Lt.EngineerFox wrote:
Freezer7Pro wrote:
_NL_Lt.EngineerFox wrote:
I'd buy something from Scythe or Coolermaster, Zalmann is overrated.
http://www.multitronic.fi/?prod=RR-CCH-ANU2-GP

Wadaya think of that one?
I'd measure the space you need to fit that huge thing, Even I would have problems and I have a beast of a case(CM Stacker 831). I reccomend a CM HyperTX2
Tuniq Tower 120
Scythe Mugen
Any cooler from Thermalright as long as it fits

Well, I can fit almost three CDs from the back of the case to the HDD cage, so that wouldn't be a problem. Only thing I'm worried about is my RAM; it's rather tall.

EDIT:

http://www.coolermaster.nl/share/GeminII2.jpg

Tight, but it seems to fit.

Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2008-04-12 12:32:29)

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-04-12 12:49:38

#8

_NL_Lt.EngineerFox: Big Mouth Prick; +219|7011|Golf 1.8 GTI Wolfsburg Edition

Oke so it might cool your RAM aswell, just make sure no wiring get caught up in the fans.

2008-04-12 13:17:10

#9

Brasso: member; +1,549|7111

I have it. My X2 4200+ runs 28 idle @ 3.00 GHz.

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-04-12 13:34:18

#10

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7129

Idle temps mean nothing. Well, almost nothing.

@OP; I'd get something like a Tuniq Tower. Zalman are overrated and overpriced.

2008-04-12 14:01:52

#11

Computer_Guy: Member; +54|7177

I d wait for the 9700

2008-04-12 14:32:45

#12

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6677|Winland

ghettoperson wrote:
Idle temps mean nothing. Well, almost nothing.

@OP; I'd get something like a Tuniq Tower. Zalman are overrated and overpriced.

The store doesn't have those... And I can only buy from one store without paying 50% tax.

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-04-12 14:37:41

#13

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7129

What does the store have? And anyway, any good store should order whatever you want in for you.

2008-04-12 14:49:04

#14

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6677|Winland

ghettoperson wrote:
What does the store have? And anyway, any good store should order whatever you want in for you.

Well, check www.multitronic.fi.

And I ordered a Gemin 2 and two 120mm fans. Can't go wrong with such a beast, can it?

The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP

2008-04-12 14:49:59

#15

_NL_Lt.EngineerFox: Big Mouth Prick; +219|7011|Golf 1.8 GTI Wolfsburg Edition

It 'won't, have fun

2008-04-12 15:00:40

#16

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7129

Nice, those things are massive!

2008-04-12 15:45:31

#17

Brasso: member; +1,549|7111

ghettoperson wrote:
Idle temps mean nothing. Well, almost nothing.

@OP; I'd get something like a Tuniq Tower. Zalman are overrated and overpriced.

47 load, okay?

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-04-12 21:54:41

#18

jaymz9350: Member; +54|7057

ghettoperson wrote:
Idle temps mean nothing. Well, almost nothing.

@OP; I'd get something like a Tuniq Tower. Zalman are overrated and overpriced.

i wouldn't necessarily call zalman coolers overrated but they are a little over priced. my 9500 keeps my oc'd quad at decent temps.

2008-04-13 04:55:02

#19

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6894|Finland

hmmmmm 9700NT..... I have it and it is nice...

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2008-04-13 04:55:12)

3930K | H100i | RIVF | 16GB DDR3 | GTX 480 | AX750 | 800D | 512GB SSD | 3TB HDD | Xonar DX | W8

2008-04-13 07:54:46

#20

Kurazoo: Pheasant Plucker; +440|7165|West Yorkshire, U.K

ghettoperson wrote:
Nice, those things are massive!

Just like yer mithers cock

2008-04-13 07:57:51

#21

tobz102: Member; +11|6419|UK

asus silent knight 2
turiq tower 120

2008-04-13 11:25:06

#22

liquix: Member; +51|6934|Peoples Republic of Portland

tomshardware.com just did a great test on cpu coolers. generally most of them suck, so give that article a look and see if it helps with your decision. I believe this is the article...

http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/02/20/ … arts_2008/
http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/02/26/ … 08_part_2/
http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/03/03/ … arts_2008/

2008-04-13 18:02:44

#23

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|7003|...

I have a 9700 (since I spend coin foolishly), but i hear its not a radical difference between that and the 9500. I did not get a tuniq tower since it seemed to bit to big. There was another I would have gotten since it was the best at the time, but newegg was out of stock, can;t recall what is was.

Last edited by jsnipy (2008-04-13 18:03:43)

2008-04-13 22:58:10

#24

Sup3r_Dr4gon: Boat sig is not there anymore; +214|6807|Australia

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
hmmmmm 9700NT..... I have it and it is nice...

2008-04-13 23:08:25

#25

nukchebi0: Пушкин, наше всё; +387|6804|New Haven, CT

Why don't you just read your username?

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