my mini review comparing the Zalman CNPS-7000CU against the SLK-900 (pics)

ozziegn · Jun 13, 2003

well, as usual, I was starting to get bored with my current setup so I decided to try the Zalman CNPS-7000 and compare it to the almighty SLK-900U and see how the two matched up.

okay, on with the pics...

first off, a few pics of what the packaging looks like (for those who care).

here you can see the sheer size of the CNPS-7000 compared to the SLK-900. (and I though the SLK-900 was huge.)

these are the two Zalman mounting rails that use the exsisting P4 mounting bracket.

and here she is all mounted up.

ozziegn · Jun 13, 2003

continued:

okay, I ran a 1 hour+ instance of Prime 95 on both setups and here's what I got:

SLK-900 *** idle

SLK-900 *** load

CNPS-7000 *** idle

CNPS-7000 *** load

as you can see, the CNPS-7000 has slightly better temps. now, that might seem like a big deal but remember that AS3 usually takes a few days to settle in before it really starts doing its stuff.

so far, so good with the Zalman. I'll get another temp reading in a few days and see if anything changes.

*a little while later*

I think this Zalman might be a good contender. I decided to start up a "dually" session of Prime 95 to where both of the virtual CPUs (P4 HT) are being stressed and here's what she's showing:

thats a good hour or so with 100% load under HT.

tutrinh · Jun 13, 2003

hihihi
0.5 degree difference.

obliv · Jun 13, 2003

in that case ill get the zalman cause its dead silent and comes with a fan.. see how lovely the world is?

GameFAQsRolo · Jun 13, 2003

What fan were you using on the SLK?

Ben721 · Jun 13, 2003

Pretty impressive.

Is their a socket a zalman?

NiTrO bOiE · Jun 13, 2003

Those are some nice pictures. What camera were you using?

pip · Jun 13, 2003

Ben721 said:
Pretty impressive.

Is their a socket a zalman?

sorry no dice

ozziegn · Jun 13, 2003

NiTrO bOiE said:
Those are some nice pictures. What camera were you using?

its a Sony DSC-F707 (5 mega-pixel) camera.

login211 · Jun 14, 2003

in temps, what's the PWM?

any idea how much better the slk900u is than the slk-800u/a?

blackhabit · Jun 14, 2003

ozziegn said:
its a Sony DSC-F707 (5 mega-pixel) camera.

damn boy that is a nice cam i think i takes better pics than a film cam. i want one to bad they are out of my price range
oh btw great results

schismspeak · Jun 14, 2003

Very nice, like other people wanted to know, what fan were you using on the slk? If I Ever get a pentium, that is probably the cooler i'm getting cause it is so quiet.

obliv · Jun 14, 2003

aye, i just ordered one

Lancelot · Jun 14, 2003

I have a Zalman CNPS7000-Cu and love it! I'm using it without the reostat and it's still quiet and never gets above 56C full load (running SETI all the time) on hot days. The SLK-900 will prolly be noisier with any fan, it's smaller footprint simply needs more airflow to perform the same as the Zalman. (the Zalman fan only spins 2700rpm at full speed)

Sars · Jun 14, 2003

I had a Zalman 7000 in my system and load temp ran between 65-66C, I replaced it w/ a SLK-900U w/ a Thermaltake A1357 fan, set fan speed at 4200 rpm & load temp dropped down to 56-57C.

Beast Of Blight · Jun 14, 2003

Thats a pretty pimp HSF

ozziegn · Jun 14, 2003

*edit*

the SLK had a 92mm (66cfm) fan.

obliv · Jun 14, 2003

the zalman did? odd.. it comes stock with a very low cfm fan..

snowwie · Jun 14, 2003

I think he means the slk

If I didn't have an MCX-4000 then I would get the zalmon

I wonder how easily one could fit in a faster fan on that thing

how is the fan attached?

SemiCycle · Jun 14, 2003

Very nice review. I've been hearing many good comments about this HSF. I may have to get one of these for the P4 rig i'm putting together.

my mini review comparing the Zalman CNPS-7000CU against the SLK-900 (pics)

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