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Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu Socket A/478/754 Heatsink Review
Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu Socket A/478/754 Heatsink Review
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Abstract: Zalman's heatsinks have become well known to consumers looking for low-noise cooling accessories.

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Zalman   Cooling / Heatsinks   Jan 03, 2004   Max Page  

Home > Reviews > Page: Socket 478 Temperature Test Results
[Socket 478] Rise Above Ambient Temp. (c)
Mfg. Model 27mm large copper block 27mm large copper block

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Thermalright (high) SLK-900U 11.6 20.5
Cooljag (high) CJC66IC-A 10.4 21.3
Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu 12.4 24.9
Alpha PAL8942 14.7 26.1
Zalman CNPS7000-Cu 14.1 27.7
AVC 117140 15.2 27.8
JMC 401100 15.6 27.9
Coolermaster IHC-H71 14.0 28.1
Taisol CEP447181 14.6 28.7
Jetart JAP416A 11.8 29.1
Arkua 8568 15.4 29.3
Intel Stock 3.06GHz 15.0 30.1
Jetart JAP407A 13.8 30.2
Spire SP411C5 17.3 31.7
Taisol CCP445172 17.5 30.7
Arkua Q85X-7J 16.7 31.9
Dynatron DC1207BMX 17.2 32.4
Thermal Integration (high) TI-V7035TN 18.1 32.7
Cooljag JVC661A 17.3 33.5
TS Heatronics (6" fan dist) NCU-1000 15.6 33.6
Dynatron DC1206BMY 18.6 33.6
Scythe Kamakaze 18.9 34.1
Zalman CNPS6500-AlCu 17.2 34.3
Taisol CEP426151A 19.4 35.4
Spire SP420B8 17.4 36.2
Arkua 8456X-8T 18.6 36.3
Arkua 838T-7G 18.7 36.7
Scythe Kamakaze 17.9 36.9
Intel Socket 478 19.4 37.4
Dynatron DC1207BMW 19.5 37.9
Zalman CNPS5700D-Cu 18.9 38.3
Titan CW9TB/SC 18.9 38.3
Evercool NW9F715CA 19.1 38.5
Aopen ACP4LC 17.9 38.8
Globalwin VA476 20.8 39.3
Dynatron DC1206BM-S 20.8 39.6
AVC 117160 20.3 39.8
Arctic Cooling SuperSilent4 Pro 21.7 43.0
Dynatron DC1206BMV 22.0 45.1
Vantec GSN-7105 25.1 46.6
Arkua 848X-6B 27.3 53.2
Verax P16 27.4 54.0
Dynatron DC1U-B02 32.9 67.4

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First off, I should let you know that the Thermalright SLK-900U in this list of reference heatsinks was tested with a high speed Delta fan that produced over 67 dBA or noise. The Zalman heatsink on the other hand, while only coming in about 4 degrees Celsius warmer, produced just 42 dBA of sound.

Quite the difference, and quite the reason why this Zalman heatsink has become so popular with folks looking for a little extra cooling performance without the added noise of a high-speed fan.

On the Pentium 4 platform the Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu is best suited. The standard HSRM which Intel employs makes it universally acceptable for all P4 motherboards, and the clipping system is pretty easy to use as it doesn't require the motherboard to be removed for installation.

The only problem that may occur is if the AGP and processor sockets are located too close together. A list of non-compatible motherboards is on Zalman's site, but most of the models are value-oriented boards you are unlikely to want to have in your PC anyway.

The CNPS7000A-Cu is also compatible with the new AMD Athlon64 Socket 754/940 processors, but we don't yet have our new synthetic temperature test platform built for testing K8 heatsinks. Look to FrostyTech.com in the near future for a whole series of K8 heatsink reviews.

Ultimately the Zalman  CNPS7000A-Cu is a very good performing SocketA/Socket 478 heatsink as you have seen by the test results above. It manages to cool with great efficiency, as evidenced by the nice low noise levels. Furthermore, with the aide of the Fanmate 1, the speed of the large fan can be further adjusted for even quieter operation. Temperatures will rise if you turn the fan speed down too far, but even under normal operation the heatsink offers very compelling value for the price. Bottom line; the Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu is easily recommended for performance cooling, low noise cooling, or just a bit of both.

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Table of Contents:

 1:  Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu Socket A/478/754 Heatsink Review
 2:  Closer Examination of the Heatsink
 3:  Heatsink Thermal/Acoustic Test Parameters
 4:  Surface Roughness Comparison
 5:  Acoustical Test Results
 6:  Socket A Temperature Test Results
 7: — Socket 478 Temperature Test Results

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