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System Name | ZeroUptime | M.A.S.S / MM1 |
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Processor | Xeon 2659 v3 / Xeon 2683 v4 / ARM A14 |
Motherboard | Asus X99-E-10G WS / ASRock x99 usb 3.1 / Apple |
Cooling | NZXT Kraken / Noctua NH-L12 / Apple |
Memory | 16Gb DDR4 / 32Gb DDR4 / 16GB HBLM |
Video Card(s) | Powercooler ATI vega 64 / GT 7300 / ARM |
Storage | Samsung 970 512 Evo NVMe / A lot. / 256 + 512 External TB3 |
Display(s) | Acer Predator X34 / Headless / Acer X34 Non predator |
Case | NZXT H630 |Rosewill 8bay 4u server chasiss / MMM1 |
Audio Device(s) | Onboard / Onboard / Onboard |
Power Supply | Corais HX850 | Corsair TX750 / Internal 250w |
Mouse | g502 proteus core / Headless / g502 proteus core |
Keyboard | Corsair K95 Cherry Blue / Headless / K65 Cherry Red |
Software | Windows 10 / ESXI / Big Sur 11.2.2 |
Introduction:
Zalman is known to produce some of the best CPU and graphics card coolers ever made. Most of their coolers are aimed at enthusiasts who want either a quiet cooling solution or one that can deal with the massive heat loads that an overclocked system produces.
Thermalright is known to produce some of the best performing cooling solutions on the market today. Their design is original and optimized for today's demands in cooling solutions.
Today I will be taking a look at Zalman's VF900 cooler and Comparing it to Thermal takes DuOrb CL-G0102.
Thermaltake Duo Orb
Zalman vf-900 CU 2
Specs:
Zalman:
Thermaltake:
Packaging:
Zalman:
The usual contents include the mounting hardware, thermal grease, and the cooler itself.
Thermaltake:
The usual contents include the mounting hardware, thermal grease, and the cooler itself.
A closer look:
Zalman:
The Zalman base was a almost a perfect mirror finish wich is nice. When i had bought it there was one small mark on it. The base is flat with requires no lapping to the base.
Thermaltake:
The Base of the thermaltake is no where near as much as the mirrored finish of the zalman but had a flat surface to it so the base is required no lapping.
Installation:
Zalman:
The Zalman Is actually a little tougher than the thermaltake cooler. The included springs are a bit tough to get on and require a great deal of patience to get the cooler mounted. I didn’t use them for this reason. overall the installation was a breeze and took about 5-10min
Thermaltake:
The Thermaltake was actually very easy to install. 4 screws, 4 washers, and 4 nuts to tighten to the board, and you’re done. Much Like the zalman the installations are pretty much identical. Once again the overall the installation was a breeze and again took about 5-10min
Performance/Test Setup:
Idle Temperature (ambient being 75F) was a rock solid 42C. It didn't move at all.
Load temp gpu usage at 99.99% it topped out at 73c
The Zalman Fan noise is (my guess) around 25-30db, Not loud at all and pretty quiet cooler
Thermaltake:
Now even though it says 837, core is actually clocked to 850
Idle Temperature (ambient being 75F) was 37-38C it fluctuated.
And load temp gpu usage 99.99% (again) Maxed out at 72c
The Thermaltake cooler was considerable louder than the Zalman fan by a easy 5-10db. Since i do not have proper equipment to measure sound i can not accuratly tell what there are at.
Conclusion:
At same price ($34.99) Both of the coolers I tested performed quite well. The Thermaltake is louder than the Zalman so if quietness is the key the the zalman, but if you have other 120mm fans in your case, then the Thermaltake will blend right in. While the Thermal take seems to handle idle temperatures a little better than the zalman. Load temperatures were almost the same with very minimal difference (2c) while load was around 4c difference.
Being the same price i personally would get the Thermaltake Duo-orb even if it is a tad bit louder,If you don't care forthe blue led fans or the slight loudness then my chose would be for the zalman. Either way you go is going to be good replacement coolers for the 3870 series cards.
Both coolers
Zalman is known to produce some of the best CPU and graphics card coolers ever made. Most of their coolers are aimed at enthusiasts who want either a quiet cooling solution or one that can deal with the massive heat loads that an overclocked system produces.
Thermalright is known to produce some of the best performing cooling solutions on the market today. Their design is original and optimized for today's demands in cooling solutions.
Today I will be taking a look at Zalman's VF900 cooler and Comparing it to Thermal takes DuOrb CL-G0102.
Thermaltake Duo Orb
Zalman vf-900 CU 2
Specs:
Zalman:
ATI x1600 Series
ATI x1300 Series
ATI Radeon 9*** Series (except 9550/9600)
ATI Radeon x*** Series
NVIDIA Geforce4 Mx Series
NVIDIA Geforce Fx 5200
NVIDIA Geforce Fx 5500
NVIDIA Geforce Fx 5600(Fx 5700)
NVIDIA Geforce 6600 Series (except 6600 AGP Series)
NVIDIA Geforce4 Ti 4*** Series
NVIDIA Geforce Fx 5700(Ultra) Series
NVIDIA Geforce Fx 5800 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 6600 Series (except 6600 AGP Series)
ATI x1600 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 6600 Series (except 6600 AGP Series)
NVIDIA Geforce 7600 Series
NVIDIA Geforce Fx 5900 Series
NVIDIA Geforce Fx 5950 Series
ATI HD3870
ATI x1900 Series
ATI x1800 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 7900 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 7800 Series (except 7800GS)
NVIDIA Geforce 7600 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 6800 Series
Dimensions : 96(L) x 96(W) x 30(H)mm
Bearing Type : 2 Ball-Bearing
Weight : 185g
Speed : 1,350 ~ 2,400rpm ± 10%
Base Material : Pure Copper
Noise Level : 18.5 ~ 25.0dBA ± 10%
Thermaltake:
Compatibility
nVIDIA 9600GT
nVIDIA 8800 GT/GTS/GTX/Ultra
nVIDIA 7900 GTX
nVIDIA 7800 GT/GTX
nVIDIA 6800 GS/GT
ATi X1950 PRO/XT/XTX
ATi X1900 GT/XT/XTX
ATi X1800 GTO/XL/XT
ATI HD 3870
Dimension
(L)180.5 x (W)98.5 x (H)30 mm
Heatsink Material
Copper base & Copper Fin
Heatpipe
ø 6 mm x 2pcs
Fan Dimension
ø 80 x 15 mm x 2pcs
Rated Voltage
12V
Started Voltage
7 V
Max.Air Flow
23.8 CFM
Max. Air Pressure
2.9 mmH2O
Fan Speed
2500 RPM
Life Expectation
50,000 hrs
Connector
4 pin
Weight
324g
Packaging:
Zalman:
The usual contents include the mounting hardware, thermal grease, and the cooler itself.
Thermaltake:
The usual contents include the mounting hardware, thermal grease, and the cooler itself.
A closer look:
Zalman:
The Zalman base was a almost a perfect mirror finish wich is nice. When i had bought it there was one small mark on it. The base is flat with requires no lapping to the base.
Thermaltake:
The Base of the thermaltake is no where near as much as the mirrored finish of the zalman but had a flat surface to it so the base is required no lapping.
Installation:
Zalman:
The Zalman Is actually a little tougher than the thermaltake cooler. The included springs are a bit tough to get on and require a great deal of patience to get the cooler mounted. I didn’t use them for this reason. overall the installation was a breeze and took about 5-10min
Thermaltake:
The Thermaltake was actually very easy to install. 4 screws, 4 washers, and 4 nuts to tighten to the board, and you’re done. Much Like the zalman the installations are pretty much identical. Once again the overall the installation was a breeze and again took about 5-10min
Performance/Test Setup:
Zalman:CPU: Intel C2D E8400
Clock Speed: 4000 mhz 9 x 445
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Formula with rampage bios
Memory: Transcend Axe Ram 1200mhz
Video Card(s): HIS HD 3870 @ 850/1188
Hard Disk(s): Seagate 7200.11, maxtor + WD raid 0
Power Supply: Corsair 620HX
Case: Cooler Master Stacker 832
Software: Windows XP pro, Catalyst 8.4, Open GL fur bench Mark
TIM: AC MX-2
Idle Temperature (ambient being 75F) was a rock solid 42C. It didn't move at all.
Load temp gpu usage at 99.99% it topped out at 73c
The Zalman Fan noise is (my guess) around 25-30db, Not loud at all and pretty quiet cooler
Thermaltake:
Now even though it says 837, core is actually clocked to 850
Idle Temperature (ambient being 75F) was 37-38C it fluctuated.
And load temp gpu usage 99.99% (again) Maxed out at 72c
The Thermaltake cooler was considerable louder than the Zalman fan by a easy 5-10db. Since i do not have proper equipment to measure sound i can not accuratly tell what there are at.
Conclusion:
At same price ($34.99) Both of the coolers I tested performed quite well. The Thermaltake is louder than the Zalman so if quietness is the key the the zalman, but if you have other 120mm fans in your case, then the Thermaltake will blend right in. While the Thermal take seems to handle idle temperatures a little better than the zalman. Load temperatures were almost the same with very minimal difference (2c) while load was around 4c difference.
Being the same price i personally would get the Thermaltake Duo-orb even if it is a tad bit louder,If you don't care forthe blue led fans or the slight loudness then my chose would be for the zalman. Either way you go is going to be good replacement coolers for the 3870 series cards.
Both coolers
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