In response to:
"CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part 1
Daniel Schuhmann
February 20, 2008 07:55
The Heat Is On - CPU Coolers Compared"
My personal experience with the 8700copper is that is performs well for a given fan speed
FOR ITS WEIGHT AND SIZE. I choose it after trying others and becuase it
fits in Qpack2 case. It's light for being all copper (thin fins).
The retaining clip does NOT inspire confidence compared to their other (screw type)
designs. I dont know what Zalman was thinking. I would describe it as just barely adequate. BUT I was able to handle it and understand it. (Again others are easier).
So I dont agree with Schuhmann. If there is a better cooler of this weight
and height I doubt it's much better. I set case down VERY carefully if
Im setting it down vertically(handle-up) during transit etc. I think i good bump might disslodge cooler slightly,
perhaps 'resetting' the grease-that might decrease cooling.
but I also think I have a good seal with the grease. With clip and grease on I could, with a few of pounds force or so (guestimate-not super easy), slide cooler around on cpu. But it felt "kinda firm enough" (Im a fairly good judge). Good flat set and seal. I had the 7000 al/copper blend on there before that. It was noticeable outperformed by the 8700 but the screw retention on the 7000 is much better and feels solid. I would recommend the 8700 cooler to others looking for its size and weight. I cant say if there is a better one out there, but if there is, it
is going to need to be all copper and heat-pipe. Those things do make a difference.
"CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part 1
Daniel Schuhmann
February 20, 2008 07:55
The Heat Is On - CPU Coolers Compared"
My personal experience with the 8700copper is that is performs well for a given fan speed
FOR ITS WEIGHT AND SIZE. I choose it after trying others and becuase it
fits in Qpack2 case. It's light for being all copper (thin fins).
The retaining clip does NOT inspire confidence compared to their other (screw type)
designs. I dont know what Zalman was thinking. I would describe it as just barely adequate. BUT I was able to handle it and understand it. (Again others are easier).
So I dont agree with Schuhmann. If there is a better cooler of this weight
and height I doubt it's much better. I set case down VERY carefully if
Im setting it down vertically(handle-up) during transit etc. I think i good bump might disslodge cooler slightly,
perhaps 'resetting' the grease-that might decrease cooling.
but I also think I have a good seal with the grease. With clip and grease on I could, with a few of pounds force or so (guestimate-not super easy), slide cooler around on cpu. But it felt "kinda firm enough" (Im a fairly good judge). Good flat set and seal. I had the 7000 al/copper blend on there before that. It was noticeable outperformed by the 8700 but the screw retention on the 7000 is much better and feels solid. I would recommend the 8700 cooler to others looking for its size and weight. I cant say if there is a better one out there, but if there is, it
is going to need to be all copper and heat-pipe. Those things do make a difference.