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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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--- Mounting System and Fitment Time

Mounting System

The 9700 uses exactly the same system as the 9500 so, as with its predecessor, motherboard removal is required.

With the motherboard out of the case, a cradle needs to be fitted.

This is held in place with four large screws that pass through the motherboard into a plastic back plate beneath.



Having fitted the cradle, thermal paste is applied to the CPU and the cooler positioned on top. A small metal brace is then passed through the bottom of the cooler and held in place by a notch on the cooler.



Two small screws are then used at each end of the brace, to screw it into the top of the cradle. This is a bit fiddly to do, you have to be exceptionally careful not to damage the fan while also making sure that pressure is evenly applied. It's quite easy to get this wrong - the back of the cooler is much easier to secure than the front.

Fitment Time



With a fitment time of 339 seconds (5 minute 39 seconds), the 9700 came in a little above mid-table in 12th place. Time was lost mounting the cradle to the motherboard first and by the fiddly screw plate needing to be fitted through the centre of the cooler.

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