I need a new heatsink ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm???

[roaming_builder]

I have posted b4 about how loud my computer was and have decided to get a new CPU Heatsink and fan. My stock one is just too loud.

I have been looking at getting a ZALMAN CNPS7700-CU 120mm

on newegg here

my PSU runs about 60C average, which seems normal for a prescott, but i mainly need the noise reduction....

what do you think???

[blue60007]

Make sure it fits...there's a compatiblity list on Zalman's website.

[12twelve12]

The 7700 is a good unit but as the poster above said it's pretty bulky and may not fit. If this is the case then look at the 7000 by Zalman.

Look HERE for a good 7700/7000 comparison review where you can see the difference in size and performance.

[roaming_builder]

OK, i measured the dimensions. It looks like it will fit. I may have to buy a low profile fan for my rear exhaust tho...i am sure they make those, dont they???

anywany, should I use the thermal paste that will come with it or should I buy some arctic Silver seperately? and if so which kind??? I think there was a regular and a ceramic....

thanks,

-Roaming_builder

[blue60007]

I wouldn't change your rear fan to one of those - it'll increase noise and decrease the air going out.

AC5, the regular stuff. Or the supplied thermal paste would work.

[roaming_builder]

wow thanks for the quick reply =)

[not important]

I installed that Zalman in a new PC and the temps were better but not what I was hoping for. I realized that the Zalman directs air "onto" the CPU. I turned my rear fan to direct air "into" the case and it made a significant differnce in the CPU temps. I am very pleased with the Zalman unit. Quiet and effecient.

[roaming_builder]

thanks for that posting, I ordered it already and have been fretting whether it was worth the buy...

[seanarmenta]

i have that zalman and was really very pleased with it. it's huge as hell, but it looks awful nice sitting in the case performs really nice too.

i liked the look of huge heatsinks so much, i got cooler master's hyper6+ for my new build. dang that thing is BIG. this one is even quieter than the zalman.

[roaming_builder]

OK, I got it in the mail today and will pe putting it in when i get home, Wish me luck....

I'll be the Idiot that forgets to put the thermal stuff on =)

Will I need to clean the Processor off??? Does anyone know? THe stock heatsink just had a preplaced pad on it, not thermal grease. Anyone know if it will come off clean?

[blue60007]

You'll need to clean the top of the CPU off. Use something (lint free preferbably - I've used a paper towel just fine) and rubbing alcohol to clean it off.

[roaming_builder]

well if anyone cares to know, I just got the Heatsink put on and everything looks good. I had to take it on and off once so I hope the thermal grease will be ok, but the coat was thick enough that it should still spread out evenly.

anyway it went without a hitch, the case is almost completely silent now, cant even hear it as I am typing. Temps have dropped from an average at startup of 65 to an average of 55. I am about to try to put a good load on it and see what happens =)

-Roaming_builder


I appreciate all of your help.

[roaming_builder]

This thing is huge, but if anyone is wondering it fits in an ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe mobo just fine, without obstructing anything at all, alot of ppl I had seen were complaining about being in the way of the RAM slots, but fits perfectly...