Zalman CNPS20X

argon · May 7, 2020

holyprof said:
Tested on a 95W i5-4670K, maybe yes. No way that cooler can beat the allmighty D15 when used a newer, 8-core, power-hungry i7-9XXX CPU. Maybe it can match it, just like this new Zalman cooler does.

I have my SB-E modded with 4x gentle typhoon ap-15 120mm fans, need to swap in future with NF-A15 fans cuz they might be right cuz its a 140mm heatsink and i put 120 on it, but it working very well on my i7-6800k keeping it under 80° on load overclocked at 4.20v 1.35v trust me this is much hottest than ur i7-9600kf or things like that.

Silver Arrow SB/IB is the best heatsink still at today dates, seem nothing exist better for same quality or heatsink dimensions

John Naylor · Jul 15, 2020

I kinda of agree, the D15 lost its title .... forum users like baby dicks tend to get imprinted with the 1st post they read on the internet ... and while the D15 has been beaten, 1st by the mugen max and than by the Mugen 2, folks still can't shake what they read as internet toddlers.

https://tpucdn.com/review/scythe-fuma-2-dual-tower-cpu-cooler/images/temp_oc_aida64.png

Noctua D15 = 81C
Scythe Fuma 2 = 80C

Noctua D15 = 42 dbA
Scythe Fuma 2 = 40 dbA

Now of course one can argue that the D15 beats the Scythe in FPU test by 2C and that should count for something .... No, I don't agree.... I'm looking for the Cooler that performs best in a setting most akin to the reality of the apps on my system.... my system will never run a FPU test.

And it lost that title mosty because of the fans ... Noctua lost the fan title 7 years ago when the Phanteks fans arrived on the market. Take the Noctua fans off a Noctua cooler and the temps drop 6C at the same rpm.

Phanteks PH-F140(XP, SP, SP_LED) Fans: Testing - Phanteks PH-F140 (XP, SP, SP_LED) Case Fan Review - Page 3

Good temps / noise table if ya scroll down to the bottom of the page

First 140 mm Fan Roundup: Noctua, Phanteks, Xigmatek

140 mm fans from Noctua, Phanteks, and Xigmatek battle in our latest fan roundup with one emerging as a clear winner in both thermal performance and acoustics. May 21, 2013 by Lawrence Lee Last month we staged an epic shoot-out among some popular 120 mm fans. Some great sounding fans emerged but...

silentpcreview.com

"The Phanteks PH-F140HP/TS is the clear winner in every respect. It edged out the new Noctuas every step of the way, delivering the best overall results of any fan we’ve tested thus far. To top it off, it had cleanest, smoothest sound of all the new fans in this roundup. "

Vayra86 · Jul 16, 2020

John Naylor said:
I kinda of agree, the D15 lost its title .... forum users like baby dicks tend to get imprinted with the 1st post they read on the internet ... and while the D15 has been beaten, 1st by the mugen max and than by the Mugen 2, folks still can't shake what they read as internet toddlers.

https://tpucdn.com/review/scythe-fuma-2-dual-tower-cpu-cooler/images/temp_oc_aida64.png
Noctua D15 = 81C
Scythe Fuma 2 = 80C

Noctua D15 = 42 dbA
Scythe Fuma 2 = 40 dbA

Now of course one can argue that the D15 beats the Scythe in FPU test by 2C and that should count for something .... No, I don't agree.... I'm looking for the Cooler that performs best in a setting most akin to the reality of the apps on my system.... my system will never run a FPU test.

And it lost that title mosty because of the fans ... Noctua lost the fan title 7 years ago when the Phanteks fans arrived on the market. Take the Noctua fans off a Noctua cooler and the temps drop 6C at the same rpm.

Phanteks PH-F140(XP, SP, SP_LED) Fans: Testing - Phanteks PH-F140 (XP, SP, SP_LED) Case Fan Review - Page 3

Good temps / noise table if ya scroll down to the bottom of the page

First 140 mm Fan Roundup: Noctua, Phanteks, Xigmatek

140 mm fans from Noctua, Phanteks, and Xigmatek battle in our latest fan roundup with one emerging as a clear winner in both thermal performance and acoustics. May 21, 2013 by Lawrence Lee Last month we staged an epic shoot-out among some popular 120 mm fans. Some great sounding fans emerged but...

silentpcreview.com

"The Phanteks PH-F140HP/TS is the clear winner in every respect. It edged out the new Noctuas every step of the way, delivering the best overall results of any fan we’ve tested thus far. To top it off, it had cleanest, smoothest sound of all the new fans in this roundup. "

But the service man the service. Noctua will even bring mounting brackets for your casket.

claes · Jul 16, 2020

John Naylor said:
I kinda of agree, the D15 lost its title .... forum users like baby dicks tend to get imprinted with the 1st post they read on the internet ... and while the D15 has been beaten, 1st by the mugen max and than by the Mugen 2, folks still can't shake what they read as internet toddlers.

https://tpucdn.com/review/scythe-fuma-2-dual-tower-cpu-cooler/images/temp_oc_aida64.png
Noctua D15 = 81C
Scythe Fuma 2 = 80C

Noctua D15 = 42 dbA
Scythe Fuma 2 = 40 dbA

Now of course one can argue that the D15 beats the Scythe in FPU test by 2C and that should count for something .... No, I don't agree.... I'm looking for the Cooler that performs best in a setting most akin to the reality of the apps on my system.... my system will never run a FPU test.

And it lost that title mosty because of the fans ... Noctua lost the fan title 7 years ago when the Phanteks fans arrived on the market. Take the Noctua fans off a Noctua cooler and the temps drop 6C at the same rpm.

Phanteks PH-F140(XP, SP, SP_LED) Fans: Testing - Phanteks PH-F140 (XP, SP, SP_LED) Case Fan Review - Page 3

Good temps / noise table if ya scroll down to the bottom of the page

First 140 mm Fan Roundup: Noctua, Phanteks, Xigmatek

140 mm fans from Noctua, Phanteks, and Xigmatek battle in our latest fan roundup with one emerging as a clear winner in both thermal performance and acoustics. May 21, 2013 by Lawrence Lee Last month we staged an epic shoot-out among some popular 120 mm fans. Some great sounding fans emerged but...

silentpcreview.com

"The Phanteks PH-F140HP/TS is the clear winner in every respect. It edged out the new Noctuas every step of the way, delivering the best overall results of any fan we’ve tested thus far. To top it off, it had cleanest, smoothest sound of all the new fans in this roundup. "

Sooooo the D15 would still be the winner with better fans? :cool:

Not a Stan, just joshing

iuliug · Nov 29, 2020

I bought this cooler. After 3 months in the system, the pins that keep the clips attached to the fans has broken. The ones highlighted in the attached picture.
While it is impressive cooling wise ... fans must be attached to function.

Caring1 · Nov 29, 2020

iuliug said:
I bought this cooler. After 3 months in the system, the pins that keep the clips attached to the fans has broken. The ones highlighted in the attached picture.
While it is impressive cooling wise ... fans must be attached to function.

That's just poor design.
I'd return it to the shop If it was mine.
Even if that pin is alloy, it's too small to have any strength in it.

iuliug · Nov 29, 2020

Yeah true - i bought it refurbished in good condition for 50 euro. Rubber bands keep the fans attached for now. Will see if if i can get warranty for it.

DrCR · Nov 30, 2020

iuliug said:
Rubber bands keep the fans attached for now.

If you aren't able to get warrenty for it, I'd recommend switching to zip-ties. Rubber bands can degrade over time.

Processor	i7-13700kf
Motherboard	MSi Z690-A
Cooling	cuplex kryos full copper @ Xylem D5 PWM + EK 360mm + 4xNB-eLoop B12-4 @ Aquareo6
Memory	2X16GB 6600Mhz CL34 G.Skill Trident Z5
Video Card(s)	RX 6900XT Ref.
Storage	Samsung (980 PRO 2TB + 980 PRO 1TB + PM951 512GB)
Display(s)	Benq XL2540K + Benq EX2510 + Sony 50W805b
Case	Hyte Y60
Audio Device(s)	Beyerdinamics DT990 600ohm & Dali Zensor 5 @ Cambridge Audio CXA60
Power Supply	Sharkoon CoolZero Silent Storm 850W
Mouse	Zowie FK1
Keyboard	Leopold Fc900r

Processor	i7 8700k 4.6Ghz @ 1.24V
Motherboard	AsRock Fatal1ty K6 Z370
Cooling	beQuiet! Dark Rock Pro 3
Memory	16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200/C16
Video Card(s)	ASRock RX7900XT Phantom Gaming
Storage	Samsung 850 EVO 1TB + Samsung 830 256GB + Crucial BX100 250GB + Toshiba 1TB HDD
Display(s)	Gigabyte G34QWC (3440x1440)
Case	Fractal Design Define R5
Audio Device(s)	Harman Kardon AVR137 + 2.1
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova G2 750W
Mouse	XTRFY M42
Keyboard	Lenovo Thinkpad Trackpoint II
Software	W10 x64

System Name	boomer--->zoomer not your typical millenial build
Processor	i5-760 @ 3.8ghz + turbo ~goes wayyyyyyyyy fast cuz turboooooz~
Motherboard	P55-GD80 ~best motherboard ever designed~
Cooling	NH-D15 ~double stack thot twerk all day~
Memory	16GB Crucial Ballistix LP ~memory gone AWOL~
Video Card(s)	MSI GTX 970 ~~GOLDEN EDITION~~ RAWRRRRRR
Storage	500GB Samsung 850 Evo (OS X, *nix), 128GB Samsung 840 Pro (W10 Pro), 1TB SpinPoint F3 ~best in class
Display(s)	ASUS VW246H ~best 24" you've seen FULL HD 1O80PP SLAPS~
Case	FT02-W ~the W stands for white but it's brushed aluminum except for the disgusting ODD bays; cries
Audio Device(s)	A LOT
Power Supply	850W EVGA SuperNova G2 ~hot fire like champagne~
Mouse	CM Spawn ~cmcz R c00l seth mcfarlane darawss~
Keyboard	CM QF Rapid - Browns ~fastrrr kees for fstr teens~
Software	integrated into the chassis
Benchmark Scores	9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

System Name	My PC
Processor	AMD 2700 x @ 4.1Ghz
Motherboard	Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming
Cooling	Zalman CNPS20X
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 32GB DDR4
Video Card(s)	Sapphire Radeon RX 570 PULSE
Storage	Adata Ultimate SU800
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P500A
Audio Device(s)	Logitech G51
Power Supply	Seasonic Focus GX, 80+ Gold, 550W
Keyboard	Roccat Vulcan 121

System Name	Black Box
Processor	Intel Xeon E3-1260L v5
Motherboard	MSI E3 KRAIT Gaming v5
Cooling	Tt tower + 120mm Tt fan
Memory	G.Skill 16GB 3600 C18
Video Card(s)	Asus GTX 970 Mini
Storage	Kingston A2000 512Gb NVME
Display(s)	AOC 24" Freesync 1m.s. 75Hz
Case	Corsair 450D High Air Flow.
Audio Device(s)	No need.
Power Supply	FSP Aurum 650W
Mouse	Yes
Keyboard	Of course
Software	W10 Pro 64 bit

Zalman CNPS20X

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