Zalman CPU coolers

[Spacepiston]

I recently learned about Zalman CPU coolers and how they are supposed to be super quiet while still maintaining low temps.

Im currently using a Volcano 7+ and its kinda loud. Do you think one of these coolers would work for my cpu? If so which one? Sorry no links.short on time!

I find Sandra tells me my cpu hits 54C or more under load...dont like...stable..but..

[Johnny Knoxville]

I have the Zalman alcu6500, its alright but not made for overclocking, but it can be run very quite but is unlikely to be stable unless you are at default settings. I recommend the Swiftech MCX4000 with a quite decent fan, that should do the business.

[Nico3k]

as yodums mentioned... they are not for overclocking. if you are going to get one, make sure you have good air flow in your case and dont plan on OC'ing.
getting a lower speed fan is also an option if you need it to be quieter

[Stedeman]

Originally posted by Spacepiston
I recently learned about Zalman CPU coolers and how they are supposed to be super quiet while still maintaining low temps.

Im currently using a Volcano 7+ and its kinda loud. Do you think one of these coolers would work for my cpu? If so which one? Sorry no links.short on time!

I find Sandra tells me my cpu hits 54C or more under load...dont like...stable..but..

another option is getting a larger fan (use a funnel mount) running at a lower rpm


http://store3.yimg.com/I/casecooler_1704_864728
this is a 80mm to 60mm funnel they go all the way up to 120mm
or even build a air flow ramps / duct (over kill I get board some times and do stupid things like this :p)

[Johnny Knoxville]

no need to get a quiet fan, with the fanmate with should come with the Zalman you can reduce the speed of the fan to reduce the noise if you wish. btw that Volcano 7+ really is not a good cooler.