|
 (4.5 star rating)
Performance Results
I've gotten excellent results with this HSF. Let me first make two comments before I share my results:
1) I did not install this HSF. Another person built my PC for me, and I can only comment on how the installation looks now. When I look at the HSF now, it is very solid and has been secured tightly. It does not move around or vibrate during use.
2) I did not use the thermal grease included with the HSF, but instead used Artic Silver 5. This is a superior brand of thermal grease and is the standard for use in systems that will be overclocked. It is fairly inexpensive (I think it is about $7 for a tube which can be used for 2-3 CPUs). I highly recommend that you use Artic Silver 5 instead of the included thermal grease.
My room has an approximate ambient temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. At stock CPU speed of 2000 MHz, I have gotten the following CPU temperature results:
- 34 to 38 degrees Celsius idle (93 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit)
- 41 to 44 degrees Celsius under full load using Folding@Home (105 to 111 degrees Fahrenheit)
At a slightly overclocked CPU speed of about 2200 MHz, the temperature has barely risen at all (1 to 3 degrees Celsius at most). This astounded me and I was extremely happy to see how well it was working, especially considering how quiet it was! I am not able to hear it above the noise created by my power supply.
Conclusion
To sum up my experience - I am completely satisfied with the Zalman CNPS7000B-ALCU CPU Cooler. I have not found any drawbacks or anything at all to complain about. It does a superb job of keeping the CPU cool while only making a minimal amount of noise. It allows you to get more than just the stock speed out of your processor without worrying about it overheating. To top it all off, it is inexpensive!
Overall, it is well worth the money if you plan on overclocking or if you are planning to build a near-silent system.
|
Post new comment