Zalman CNPS9500 or Thermalright Ultra 90

[blasterfreak88]

Right now I am currently deciding which of the the following to use on my gaming rig. I have a phenom II x3 BE CPU and I have a Thermalright Ultra 90 CPU cooler that I thought about putting in it but then I was offered a Zalman CNPS9500 cooler for 20 from a friend. What is everyones opinion? Is it worth purchasing it for 20 over the one I already have?

 

[bomberboysk]

No, the ultra 90 is a better cooler. (Granted you have a fan on it, as i dont think they came with fans)

 

[blasterfreak88]

I do have a 92mm Blue Led fan on it. Would you recommend lapping the bottom of the Ultra 90. Would there be any advantages for the Zalman? I just want to look my options over carefully before I put this rig together.

 

[salvage-this]

The Zalman cooler will also get some airflow to your motherboard. but it is not a huge benefit.

 

[blasterfreak88]

I guess I will probably go with the Thermalright Ultra 90 Since I already have the case mostly set up and it already has 7 other case fans positioned in such a way to provide good airflow over the motherboard and RAM.

 

[Shane]

Id choose the Ultra 90 out of those