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Review: LGA 775 CPU Cooler Mega Test

by Matt Davey on 1 June 2007, 14:45

Tags: Gigabyte (TPE:2376), Thermalright, Zaward, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Zalman (090120.KQ), Akasa, Cooler Master, Thermaltake (3540.TWO), OCZ (NASDAQ:OCZ), Scythe, SilverstoneTek, Arctic, Tuniq, Noctua, TITAN Technology

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--- Appearance, Specification and Compatibility

Appearance

With dimensions of 142(h) x 124(w) x 90(d) mm - and weight of 764g - the 9700 is roughly 20 per cent bigger than its forerunner.

The expansion is the result of, or is intended to allow, the use of a bigger fan in the centre of the cooler – 110mm, rather than the 9500's 92mm.

As before, though, the fan is lit by a blue LED.



Zalman continues with the same design seen on the 9500 - a figure-of-eight configuration that turns three heat-pipes into a virtual six.



Rather than using copper for the top of the CPU block, the 9700 uses aluminium. This has a circular mount for securing it to the motherboard, as well as providing the necessary mount for the fan.



With a claimed surface area of 5490sq cm, the fins on the cleverly designed Zalman promise exceptional heat dissipation.

Specification

Specifications - Zalman 9700
Composition Copper, Aluminium
Weight 764g
Dimensions (H x W x D) 142mm x 124mm x 90mm
# of Fans included 1 x 110mm
Fan Controller? Yes, Fanmate 2 included
Thermal Paste? Yes, Small glass bottle

Compatibility

The Zalman 9700 is compatible with five of the following six socket formats:


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