Zalman CNPS 9500 or 9700 ??
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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.
Rambo
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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!
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.
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.
Archangel
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My 4800+ X2 939 stay's at 50*C full load (max heat test in Prime95 for 45 minutes) so I can say the 9500 is a really nice cooler. altough, I cant advice using the thermal paste that comes with it, I used the Zalman ZG STG 01 paste, and like said, it works great
Rambo
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Confused...
What? I don't understand... Are you saying that because the people at coolerguys.com use only the 9700 on C2's, that it makes more sense to purchase a 9700 for a C2? I'm confused...
What? I don't understand... Are you saying that because the people at coolerguys.com use only the 9700 on C2's, that it makes more sense to purchase a 9700 for a C2? I'm confused...
You are seeing 50C? I load the heck out of the 3500+ single core model to see it max at 40-43C tops when multitasking with video capturing, multimedia, and other things after literally running day and night. Have you tried Artic Silver 5 on it? I never use the cheap stuff that comes with any of them.
When you click on the cooling link seen in the left column the various types of cpus are grouped together as you see from the image here. Once you make a selection you then see a new page open with the model best suited for the line you choose like for Socket 939 and Pentium D you may see the sa,e page open. The coolers there are compatible for those boards while AM2 and Core Duo boards have a different way of mounting the hsf on them.
Rambo
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Ok, firstly, I still don't understand what you mean. Whether or not the 9700 is designed to be used in conjunction with Core 2 Duo CPU's is beyond my knowledge (haven't read that anywhere), it still doesn't mean that he should choose the 9700 over the 9500. Unless I still don't understand what you're trying to say to me... :/
And secondly, can I ask why you have chosen that gold colour for your skin?
The X2 models obviously run a little warmer while the 50C is still on the high side since the load isn't quite as much as what is put on the system here unless you are ocing a little to account for it. As far as the change of the "3D objects" setting in the appearance>advanced section of the desktop properties it makes it a little easier to read. The light blues and greens tend to have a little too much glare.
For the light blue color, http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blueglarejn5.jpg
For the light green color, http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=greenglareps1.jpg
Besides the gold goes better with the desktop background. questions, questions, questions... When clicking on the "cooling" link seen at the vendor there you simply choose the type of hardware like cpu or hard drive. You'll note that the different cpu coolers fall under different cpu types. http://img457.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bluedesktopic7.jpg
For the light blue color, http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=blueglarejn5.jpg
For the light green color, http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=greenglareps1.jpg
Besides the gold goes better with the desktop background.
questions, questions, questions... When clicking on the "cooling" link seen at the vendor there you simply choose the type of hardware like cpu or hard drive. You'll note that the different cpu coolers fall under different cpu types. http://img457.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bluedesktopic7.jpg
liquidshadow
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So you're saying that the 9500 won't work on C2D models? No offense, but you have no idea what you're talking about. It doesn't matter what www.coolerguys.com says; you act like they're omniscient or something
The 9500 will be fine for a AM2 or C2D, the 9700 (would) be better if you can justify the cost difference.