Few Upgrades

I know that the Zalman 9500 LED is $60 instead of $50, but the extra $10 won't break you, yet will provide some of the best (if not THE best) air cooling out there. I am speaking from experience: My Zalman 7700 al-cu = 60c idle/80c load, my 9500 = 40-45c idle/60c load (overclocked to 3.0Ghz :) ). Besides, the cooling performance of the one you suggested I've heard isn't the best. Compatibility isn't an issue w/ the 9500 either. Don't make the same mistake I did. (I bought the 7700 al-cu for the "cooling power", but it didn't provide satisfactory cooling, so I wasted $40 on it :( )
 
Jet said:
I know that the Zalman 9500 LED is $60 instead of $50, but the extra $10 won't break you, yet will provide some of the best (if not THE best) air cooling out there. I am speaking from experience: My Zalman 7700 al-cu = 60c idle/80c load, my 9500 = 40-45c idle/60c load (overclocked to 3.0Ghz :) ). Besides, the cooling performance of the one you suggested I've heard isn't the best. Compatibility isn't an issue w/ the 9500 either. Don't make the same mistake I did. (I bought the 7700 al-cu for the "cooling power", but it didn't provide satisfactory cooling, so I wasted $40 on it :( )
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1. You really think its that much better of an investment? What does everyone else think?

2. I dont know if that would fit so well either

3. Does it look cool?
 
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Well, the problem with Zalmans are that although they are very very quiet, they are gigantic. I don't think you would want that...
 
bigsaucybob said:
1. You really think its that much better of an investment? What does everyone else think?

2. I dont know if that would fit so well either

3. Does it look cool?
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1) I don't qualify, but yes.

2) Zalman has a compatibility list on their website, though some aren't listed

3) Really nice.
 
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