Anyone Use Those Zalman Flower Coolers?

[BigBlue66]

Hey Gang,

Getting real tired of the airplane sitting next to me. I don't set my case on the floor for fear all those fans will suck in the cat hair. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

I am currently running a Thermalright SK-6 with 40cfm Sunon fan, a real screamer, to cool my TBird 1.4GHz 266Mhz. The temps are acceptable, but the noise isn't.

So after reading what reviews I could find on the Zalman CNPSCU-6000 all copper flower heatsink thingy with a 92mm fan, I ordered one in hopes of some peace and quiet.

Anyone using this? Your impressions? Gripes?

Thanks a heap.

BB 66

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[YODA74]

Zalman CNPSCU-6000 all copper flower heatsink thingy with a 92mm fan,

Hmm nope sounds good though



only one question why would you put a 92mm fan on it if you want to quiet it down seems to me that would take it back up into the 40+ range of dB/A's? http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_smileys/ups/sicdeth/headscratch.gif

This the one you mean.

http://www.coolerguys.com/images/CNPS-6000CUa.gif Much larger then the CNPS300g Plus, this Flower Heat Sink (FHS) is 100% Copper. By utilizing a 92mm fan, both the CPU and the motherboard chipset are cooled. The cooling fan can be mounted at any desired location, making it compatible with virtually all computer cases and motherboards.

With the included adjustable fan speed connector, the user can freely adjust the CPU fan's RPM. The CPU can be cooled to a temperature sufficiently below the temperature required by the CPU manufacturer in Silent Mode.

Zalman CPU Coolers enable very stable operation of a CPU in an OVER CLOCKED environment without all the noise.

Notes:
Computer cases that have the power supply covering the CPU cannot be used.
If you try OVER CLOCKING, please make sure that the fan is in Normal Mode.

All mounting hardware, fan and fan bracket included
Dimensions: 95~110 mm (L) x 63 mm (W) x 65 mm (H)
Fin Length: 65 mm
Fan Size: 92x92x25mm
Pure copper
includes mounting clips for Duron,T-bird and FC-PGA
Fans include RPM signal output to mainboard
3 pin molex connector to mainboard
Total Weight: 462g






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[This message has been edited by YODA74 (edited 02-26-2002).]

[mjc]

I've been looking at them...and my understanding of why it is quieter is two-fold...first, the larger size moves more air at a lower speed, so the noise that comes from runnig so fast is eliminated; and secondly the fan is adjustable, so you can set it to run very slowly when not doing much and crank it up when slinging hot electrons at the bad guys.......

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[BigBlue66]

From what I understand, they're not that noisy, (Can't no way be as bad as a 40cfm Sunon, which is ever worse than a Delta 38cfm :eek http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif and besides they have a throttle thingy on them so as to back off if not overclocking.

Edit: Yeah Yoda, that's the one. Didn't see your edit before I posted the first time. Anyways, ain't it purty? http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[This message has been edited by BigBlue66 (edited 02-26-2002).]

[YODA74]

Yup I didn't catch the throttle thingy But ya she is pretty impressive you got a window mod so you can admire it. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[BigBlue66]

No window yet, but if this thing works good, it would be worth dragging the dremel out for a little modding work. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif (One thing's for sure. Next time I want to throw down a couple hundred for a computer component, it's going to be for a fancy case with windas and blow holes and intake/exhaust fans galore and .... Ya know?)

I'll keep ya'll posted on my impression of it. Should receive it in the next day or two.

Cheers

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[YODA74]

Definatly do that couse I'm modding a case now ANTEC-1040SX and I've got seven fans going in 2-80mm rear exit,2-80mm front intake,2-92mm side intake,1-120mm Blowhole in the top guess I'll have to put them on a RHeobus
http://www.pccasegear.com/images/bigrheo.jpg
So I can regulate them.

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[BigBlue66]

Absolutely! My thoughts exactly, Yoda!

Your fan setup is just what I need and want. I have an Antec KS-282. Only thing I'm lacking right now is a top blowhole. I only have one fan though, where you have two. But, I already have a hole cutout over my processor. That helps with my current screamer and it should help with the new setup I'm getting, too. The more fresh air I can throw at that flower the better. My case temps right now don't go over 23-24C.

I have asked around on some other forums about people's opinions of the Zalman and they have all been favorable so far. Some even go so far as to say they love the darn thing. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/eek.gif

CYA

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