Product Reviews
- “In summary, it is a terrific high-end CPU air cooler for those users that demand only the best.” (CNPS9700-LED)
- “It isn't quite as quiet as the Scythe Infinity, but if you're planning some serious overclocking then nothing can match the CNPS9700 LED for sheer cooling power.” (CNPS9700-LED)
- “The CNPS9700 NT is a great cooler if you're going to overclock and does an amazing job of keeping your processor cool. ”
- Computer Shopper - “Zalman has the knack of coming up with innovative designs then executing them well. The 9700 is no exception. Matters are helped further by clear instructions and the availability on the company's web site of Flash-based demos. The Zalman 9700 is a well-rounded package that offers everything that the enthusiast could need.” (CNPS9700-LED)
- “This Super Aero Cooler's 764g weight makes it work £3 if you were to melt it down, but you're unlikely to want to do that because in our opinion, this is a thing of beauty.” (CNPS9700-LED)
- PCW Magazine, FEB 08, P75
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Zalman CNPS9700 Super Aero Flower Coolers
Now supplied with FREE ZM-CS4A and ZM-CS5B clips to provide compatibility with Intel LGA1366 and LGA1156 motherboards, for retail customers only.
CNPS9700-LED Left, CNPS9700-NT Right
We are delighted to announce that Zalman have produced a new flagship product - the CNPS9700 CPU cooler. To look at the cooler, you would think it is exactly the same as the hugely-successful CNPS9500. But on closer inspection, you will soon notice that the cooler is about 20% bigger! Instead of using a 92mm fan like in the CNPS9500, the CNPS9700 has a huge 110mm fan!
Image showing the size difference between the CNPS9700-LED and the CNPS9500-LED
The larger size of the cooler gives both an increase in airflow (due to the fan), and an increase in surface area (due to the fins). In combination, this gives unbeatable cooling performance.
Product Differences
Apart from the obvious colour difference between the LED and NT coolers the only real difference is how the fan is controlled. The LED is supplied with a standard 110mm 3-pin fan and a Fanmate2. The Fanmate is designed to allow the user to change the fan speed at will. The NT version is supplied with a 4-pin PWM fan that needs no manual intervention. The motherboard's BIOS settings determine the fan speed which is based on the temperature of the CPU.
CNPS9700-LED (Blue) and CNPS9700-NT (Green)
Compatibility
Both coolers are compatible with the same socket types. Intel's socket LGA775, AMD's AM2 and 939 are all supported.
PLEASE NOTE: LGA1366 compatibility is only possible when used in conjunction with the ZM-CS4A, and LGA1156 compatibility is only possible when used with the ZM-CS5B. Both the ZM-CS4A and ZM-CS5B are supplied free of charge to retail customers only.
Features
- Similar design to CNPS9500 but with 110mm fan for even better performance
- Supplied with Zalman's thermal paste, ZM-STG1
- From only 19.5 dB(A)
- Socket LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775, 478, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 754, 939 and 940 compatible
- LGA1366 compatibility with ZM-CS4A and LGA1156 compatibility with ZM-CS5B
- Fanmate 2 included *
- 4-pin PWM fan for automatic fan speed control based on CPU temperature **
- Approved and recommended by nVidia for their nForce chipset **
- Black pearl-plated body which prevents copper oxidisation **
- * CNPS9700-LED only
- ** CNPS9700-NT only
Specifications
| CNPS9700-LED | CNPS9700-NT | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Compatibility | Socket LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 754, 939 and 940 compatible * | |
| CPU supported clock speeds | All speeds | |
| Heatsink dimensions, mm | 90(L) x 124(W) x 142(H) | |
| Materials | Pure copper (non-plated) | Pure copper, black pearl-plated |
| Weight | 764g | |
| Dissipation surface area | 5490 sq.cm | |
| Fan dimensions | 110 x 110 x 25 mm | |
| Rotational speed | 1250 - 2800 rpm | |
| Fan illumination | Blue | Green |
| Fan Controller | FANMATE2 | PWM Control, Auto Restart |
| Thermal grease | ZM-STG1 | |
| Acoustic noise level | 19.5 - 35.0 dBA ** | |
| Warranty | 24 months | |
- * Both the ZM-CS4A and ZM-CS5B are supplied free of charge to retail customers only
- ** depending on fan speed
Customer Reviews
CNPS9700-LED (1)
Peter Martin - Posted: 5 Oct 2008 21:29
(10/10)
This cooler is a beautiful piece of engineering. It also looks cool (especially when running with its glowing blue LED), is extremely quiet even running at its max operating speed, which on my machine is 2636 rpm and more importantly has reduced the operating temp of my Athlon 64 FX 51 by a remarkable 13-15 degrees Celsius. The highest temp that I now record under load is a cool 40. To optimise cooling I have dispensed with the Fanmate speed adjuster and have connected the fan directly to my motherboard connector.
One thing however you must work out before you go for this cooler is whether or not it will fit YOUR motherboard. On my ASUS AK8N board I have installed the fan at 90 degrees to the recommended orientation. Fitting the cooler to my AMD 940 socket was relatively easy but I did have to resort to using a pair of 'chopsticks' to exert sufficient pressure on the locking clip to lock it in place. In conclusion I would highly recommend this Zalman without any reservations.
See also:
Intel Quiet CPU Coolers
Quiet CPU Coolers
Intel LGA775 Quiet CPU Coolers
AMD S754/939/940 Quiet CPU Coolers
AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3 Quiet CPU Coolers
Intel LGA1156 Quiet CPU Coolers
Intel LGA1366 Quiet CPU Coolers
