Zalman CNPS 9500 or 9700 ??

Pc_Pimp · 02-21-2007, 11:14 PM

Is the 9700 really worth the extra $10 or so? From what i have seen/heard it only cools about 2 degrees cooler.

**Cromewell** · 02-21-2007, 11:45 PM

I wouldn't say it is worth the price difference. The 9700 isn't much better than the 9500 and the Tuniq Tower 120 is better than both.

PC eye · 02-22-2007, 12:10 AM

That depends mainly on the make(AMD-Intel) and model cpu you are trying to cool down. The CNPS9500 has done an excellent job for the Socket 939 model here. For an AM2 or C2 Intel model you would use the 9700 not the 9500. The price difference is mainly being seen due to the newer models it goes on. The latest always see a higher price then something for an older system generally. The Artic Cooling Freezer64 Pro is a lower favorite for many models as well.

Jet · 02-22-2007, 12:13 AM

I wouldn't spend the extra, unless you want it for status quo

joeswm8 · 02-22-2007, 12:57 AM

Tuniq Tower 120!

Rambo · 02-22-2007, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

For an AM2 or C2 Intel model you would use the 9700 not the 9500.

By C2 I assume you mean Core 2 (Duo)? If so, why would it make more sense to purchase the 9700 over the 9500? The Core 2 Duo's consume 65w of power (much less that AMD's) and meaning it's cooler.

Anyway, I would go with the 9500. I also faced this problem, and the 9500 hasn't let me down one bit!

pumaking · 02-22-2007, 02:31 AM

the 9700 utilizes a bigger fan, the 9700 is 110mm fan while the 9500 has around 90mm

PC eye · 02-22-2007, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

By C2 I assume you mean Core 2 (Duo)? If so, why would it make more sense to purchase the 9700 over the 9500? The Core 2 Duo's consume 65w of power (much less that AMD's) and meaning it's cooler.

When you pay a visit to coolerguys.com and look up the C2 catagory you won't find the 9500 in it. You have to go by the models recommended for the Core Duo or Core 2 Extreme and not 939 or P4 models.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumaking

the 9700 utilizes a bigger fan, the 9700 is 110mm fan while the 9500 has around 90mm

Actually the 9500 has a 92mm not 90mm fan on it. Several model coolers use the 92mm standard. The larger fan seen on the 9700 is due to the need to keep temps even lower on the newer model cpus. While the 939s max at 70C the newer AM2 and Core 2 models max at 60-65C. The newer they are the more temp sensitive they turn out to be.

kof2000 · 02-22-2007, 06:05 AM

whatever it takes to squeeze out those few extra temps down.

Pc_Pimp · 02-22-2007, 07:35 PM

I need it to cool a Pentium D 805, which i plan to overclock soon.

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