ZALMAN Heat Sink - Is it good?

PRNDerek · Jul 30, 2013

I'm considering buying this CPU cooling system and I have only read good reviews on it. Some even claim that it lowers their CPU temp by about 40 degrees! I was hoping that there were some knowledgeable ZALMAN owners here who could give me some more insight on this product.

Link to this product: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118003

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

Some even claim that it lowers their CPU temp by about 40 degrees < NOT TRUE

It's decent but not that good.

PRNDerek · Jul 30, 2013

Lol thanks again Blackbird! Do you have any recommendations for the Intel i7 4770K that I'll be OC'ing?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

What case do you have?

PRNDerek · Jul 30, 2013

Rosewill Challenger Black Mid Tower

slomo4sho · Jul 30, 2013

COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M is a better option.

PRNDerek · Jul 30, 2013

slomo4sho :

Is that strictly for liquid/water cooling like it says on Newegg?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

It's a water cooler.

slomo4sho · Jul 30, 2013

PRNDerek :

It is a self-contained water cooler that has a maintenance free 2 year guarantee. The installation is equivalent to installing a case fan and a heat sink. Checkout through the Newegg mobile site or App and checkout with Google Wallet and use the code "Wallet" to pick it up for $10 after rebate.

I also own the ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX and this cooler performs better than it. The CNPS9900MAX is superior to the CNPS9500.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

If your not doing any crazy overclocking the Zalman is a good choice.

PRNDerek · Jul 30, 2013

I probably won't need to considering I'll be mostly live streaming with it so I think you're right and I should still go with the Zalman. Thanks again.

PRNDerek · Jul 30, 2013

slomo4sho :

PRNDerek :

It is a self-contained water cooler that has a maintenance free 2 year guarantee. The installation is equivalent to installing a case fan and a heat sink. Checkout through the Newegg mobile site or App and checkout with Google Wallet and use the code "Wallet" to pick it up for $10 after rebate.

I also own the ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX and this cooler performs better than it. The CNPS9900MAX is superior to the CNPS9500.

Thank you for your reply!!

slomo4sho · Jul 30, 2013

Yet the Cooler Master is still the better value if you actually submit the rebate

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 30, 2013

Yes it's a good price I agree.

slomo4sho · Jul 30, 2013

For an air cooler, the ZALMAN CNPS10X OPTIMA is a better option. It preforms better and is cheaper than the OPs choice.

Here is a review:

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2658

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