A8N-SLI and Zalman 7700 ALCu

Thadster · 31-July-05, 02:03 PM

Hey all,

Will this Cpu cooler fit this motherboard? Based on eyeballing things in the store it looks like it will fit, it seems no one knows for sure though, store clerks, zalman reps..etc..

I understand that the all copper version of the heatsink weighs more, but how much better at cooling is it? I will be using a FX-57 and crucial ballistix memeory.

Any help?

Thad

fate · 31-July-05, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Thadster


	Hey all, Will this Cpu cooler fit this motherboard? Based on eyeballing things in the store it looks like it will fit, it seems no one knows for sure though, store clerks, zalman reps..etc.. I understand that the all copper version of the heatsink weighs more, but how much better at cooling is it? I will be using a FX-57 and crucial ballistix memeory. Any help? Thad

Compatible mb's

And from looking at that it seems it will fit.

Thadster · 31-July-05, 07:10 PM

Thanks, I tried to find that on their website, and their own tech support said they did'nt know. (gotta love tech support =/)

Is the all copper THAT much better? its a differenace of ten bucks, (not that I care) but I got the one that was on the shelf rather than waiting. doh!

Thadster

Quote:

Originally Posted by fate


	Compatible mb's And from looking at that it seems it will fit.

BigAkita · 31-July-05, 07:11 PM

Yeah, copper makes a difference.

badmonkey · 01-August-05, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thadster


	Hey all, Will this Cpu cooler fit this motherboard? Based on eyeballing things in the store it looks like it will fit, it seems no one knows for sure though, store clerks, zalman reps..etc.. I understand that the all copper version of the heatsink weighs more, but how much better at cooling is it? I will be using a FX-57 and crucial ballistix memeory. Any help? Thad

The cooler will fit the A8N fine - this is the combo I have.

IMO, this is the best fan-based cooler for the Athlon 64s - that's why I got it.

FunkyFresh · 01-August-05, 03:55 PM

My SWAG would be that copper makes a difference of 3-5 degrees over aluminum. Depending on who you are, that's either not much for $10, or not bad for $10. To me, the extra bit of cash for copper is well worth it, especially if it helps squeeze out a couple extra MHz.

BTW, that was about the measured difference between the copper and aluminum Thermalright XP-90's. Granted there are major differences between the Thermalright and the Zalman (heatpipes, fan integration, fin orientation) but I'll stick by my guess.

RBIEZE · 01-August-05, 06:54 PM

you cant go wrong with these heatsinks. Im running the cnps7700 copper on the same board with a a64-3000 oc'd to 2251Mhz. loaded temps around 36-38c, idles at 30-31c,its a sweet heatsink .

I couldnt ask for any better on air.

31-July-05, 02:03 PM		#1 (permalink)
Thadster Apex Techie Wannabe	A8N-SLI and Zalman 7700 ALCu Hey all, Will this Cpu cooler fit this motherboard? Based on eyeballing things in the store it looks like it will fit, it seems no one knows for sure though, store clerks, zalman reps..etc.. I understand that the all copper version of the heatsink weighs more, but how much better at cooling is it? I will be using a FX-57 and crucial ballistix memeory. Any help? Thad

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31-July-05, 07:11 PM		#4 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Yeah, copper makes a difference.

01-August-05, 03:55 PM		#6 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk	My SWAG would be that copper makes a difference of 3-5 degrees over aluminum. Depending on who you are, that's either not much for $10, or not bad for $10. To me, the extra bit of cash for copper is well worth it, especially if it helps squeeze out a couple extra MHz. BTW, that was about the measured difference between the copper and aluminum Thermalright XP-90's. Granted there are major differences between the Thermalright and the Zalman (heatpipes, fan integration, fin orientation) but I'll stick by my guess.

01-August-05, 06:54 PM		#7 (permalink)
RBIEZE Apex Tech Demi-God	you cant go wrong with these heatsinks. Im running the cnps7700 copper on the same board with a a64-3000 oc'd to 2251Mhz. loaded temps around 36-38c, idles at 30-31c,its a sweet heatsink . I couldnt ask for any better on air.