Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Aero Flower Cooler
- Replaces the Zalman CNPS9500-AM2 Aero Flower Cooler
Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Aero Flower Cooler
The primary innovation of the CNPS9500 lies in the patented 'figure of 8' shape bending of the heatpipes. This produces the effect of up to six heatpipes when in actual fact there are only three. The excellent cooling performance and efficiency of the CNPS9500A-LED is achieved by the aerodynamically designed ultra-slim heatsink fins and their performance optimised layout. This layout reduces airflow resistance and minimises the weight of the cooler.
![]() Ultimate Performance: Triple Figure-8 shaped heatpipes offer twice the cooling of conventional heatpipe design. | ![]() Minimised Weight: Aerodynamically designed ultra-slim 0.2 mm fins for minimised weight and reduced airflow resistance. |
![]() CPU Compatibility: Compatible with Intel socket 1156/5, 775 and AMD socket AM2/AM3/754/939/940. | ![]() Ultra Quiet Operation: World-famous ultra-quiet fan operation - virtually inaudible with figures as low as 18 dB. |
Compatibility Issues
The PC case cover must be at least 135mm away from the surface of the motherboard. Cases equipped with an air guide must have their air guide ducts removed prior to installation. There must be no interfering components (e.g. PSU or VGA card) within 56 mm of the centre of the CPU (top-to-bottom in a tower case, or left-to-right in a desktop case). Nor must there be any interfering components (e.g. optical drive) within 45 mm of the centre of the CPU front-to-back, as per the following diagrams:

Zalman have released a comprehensive list of compatible motherboards. Please follow these links depending on your motherboard socket type: Intel socket 775 and AMD (S754/939/940). If you cannot determine from these lists whether your motherboard is compatible with the CNPS9500A-LED then we recommend that you take measurements from your motherboard to ascertain compatibility.

Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Aero Flower Cooler
Features
- Triple "Figure 8" shaped heatpipes offer twice the cooling of conventional heatpipe design
- Aerodynamically designed ultra-slim 0.2 mm fins for minimised weight and reduced airflow resistance
- World-famous ultra-quiet fan operation - virtually inaudible with figures as low as 18 dB
- Compatible with Intel LGA1366/1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/939/940/754
Specifications
| Compatibility | Intel LGA1366/1155/1156/775 and AMD FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/939/940/754 |
| Max TDP | All, except up to 95W on AMD FM1 and AM3+ |
| Installation Method | Intel - backplate, requires motherboard removal; AMD - clips, does not require motherboard removal |
| Heatsink dimensions, mm | 85(L) x 112(W) x 125(H) |
| Materials | Pure copper |
| Weight | 530g |
| Dissipation surface area | 3,698 sq.cm |
| Fan dimensions | 92 x 92 x 25 mm |
| Thermal resistance | 0.12 - 0.16°C/W * |
| Rotational speed | 1350 - 2600 rpm * |
| Fan illumination | Blue |
| Fan controller (included) | FANMATE2 |
| Acoustic noise level | 18.0 - 27.5 dBA * |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| EAN barcode | 8809213760068 |
- * depending on fan speed
Customer Reviews
CNPS9500A-LED x (1)
Richard Wraith - Posted: 13 Oct 2009 19:02








(10/10)
These Zalman aero flowers are fantastic! The cooling power of these fans is incredible. I put one of these into a customer's Fujitsu Scaleo PC and it dropped his CPU temp down from 60degrees+ to just over 25degrees at idle with no other changes at all...
I regularly use the Zalman aero flowers on a lot of PC rebuilds and customer PC improvements and the difference is highly noticeable both in noise and stability...
See also:
AMD FM1 Quiet CPU Coolers
Quiet CPU Coolers
AMD S754/939/940 Quiet CPU Coolers
AMD AM2/2+/3/3+ Quiet CPU Coolers
Intel LGA1155/6 Quiet CPU Coolers



























