7000A-Alcu on IC7-MAX3

[Finsta]

Does this heatsink fit on the IC7-MAX3 without any modifications? Has anybody gotten it on here on [H]

[Volume]

I believe I recall someone posting about cutting out a small portion of the OTEC to fit the Zalman on there.

If I go with the 7000 instead of water cooling (since this HSF is quiet as it gets) I will just take off my OTEC system. It gets in the way of good cooling solutions and it generates extra noise from its fan. I have 5 or so case fans to take care of the heat from the capacitators. Also, I've seen the OTEC being off on a motherboard in a recent review I read for a silent watercooled system. I guess that OTEC isn't all that neccessary.

[The Donut]

My old Zalman CNSP7000-Cu fit without any modifications. IC7-MAX3.

[Finsta]

On Zalman's website for the compatibility of the 7000A-alcu, it doesn't list the IC7-MAX3 and on the chart it says that if the motherboard is not listed then it is compatible but I want to hear it from people who got it on their IC7-MAX3 without modification.

[Volume]

My old Zalman CNSP7000-Cu fit without any modifications. IC7-MAX3.
I'm still not convinced. Pictures? I just don't see how it would clear the OTEC as it sticks out a bit past the plastic retention. Anything going past the retention is at least going to push on the OTEC.

[The Donut]

I'm using my watercooling now, but sa far as the OTES goes it cleared it by approximately 1.5CM, it was closer to the NB cooler.

[The Donut]

http://64.235.203.2/max3_zalman.jpg.jpg

[Finsta]

Alright, thanks. So, I'm gonna pick up my IC7-MAX3 today or soon. First time ABIT owner :D

[Volume]

That sure is a big HSF. Me wants! How are your temps on it? I now Abit reports higher than usual temps...

[Volume]

Also, Donut, is it super quiet on full speed like I heard it was?

[The Unknown]

That sure is a big HSF. Me wants! How are your temps on it? I now Abit reports higher than usual temps...

You right!
"The Donut", what are your temps?

[dualblade]

Also, Donut, is it super quiet on full speed like I heard it was?

nah, you can have super quiet or full speed. full speed is audible, but not annoyingly so

[The Unknown]

What?!
in Full mode the fan do 25Db! its nothing!
i really doubt if anyone can hear it, and also its in the inside of the case, so i dont think you wioo hear it at all.

[The Donut]

Right now, i'm not using it, gone to watercooling.

But, the temps were 42-45C Load 2.6Ghz @ 3.2Ghz.

[The Unknown]

WOW!
Those are really excellent temps (for ABIT mobo), how much in IDLE mode?
why are you replacing to water cooling?

[The Donut]

Replacing to water because I won the water kit at a UT2004 tournament :) Idle temps i'm not positive, but as far as I can recall it hovered around 39-41C, there was never a huge increase between idle/load.

[The Unknown]

Ok , those are great temps !
I want to buy one of the Zalman's or the AL-CU or the CU i am just afraid of its weight (CU-773g) and i have socket 478 which holding the HSF with the plastic bracket.
is that strong enough?

[The Donut]

The Zalman comes with a small bracket that mounts into th standard P4 bracket, it seemed perfectly strong enough for me.

[The Unknown]

You have socket 478 too?
and if yes, its strong enough if i want to move the copmputer to clean the fans or some smalls motions?? (not lan parties or something like this
Thnaks! :)

[The Donut]

I regularly attended LANs, and it never caused any damage to my MAX3.

[The Unknown]

Ok, so you say i can move it without concern.
what sock et you have 478 no??

[Volume]

I just ordered my 7000A-Cu - I'm a little worried about the weight, but the only times I move my computer are when I need to work inside it or dust it off.

[The Unknown]

Yeah thats almost the only resson why i am not ordring it yet, the weight.
"The Donut" what do you say its stable enough ? even if you move the case?
Thanks! :cool:

BTW i have ABIT IC-7 like yours (just weaker for ocing) the plastic bracket is hard enough to hold 773g ??

[Volume]

Just order it. You know it's not falling off other peoples' computers, and top-performance HSF like this one will weight about the same.

[The Donut]

I frequently attended LANs with the Zalman in my machine, without any problems. Ofcourse, you have to mount your motherboard well, don't go missing any spacers. Baring in mind I was using the all-copper one, so it was even heavier.

[The Unknown]

Ok, so you say its ok to install this heavy heatsink without be concernd?
But anyway, the diffrence between the AL-CU version to the CU version is big ?
The thermal greas will be Arctic Silver 5.
Thnaks! ;)

[The Donut]

I used Nanotherm PCM+ as my thermal grease. And, unless you jar your computer suddenly I don't think theres a risk to your socket. Just make sure you mount your mother board proeprly and all HSF clips are secured.

[The Unknown]

Ok, thanks!

[Volume]

Donut, did you use the quick mounting "screws" on you IC7-MAX3 when you had the 7000 on it?

[pirateface]

I have my Zalman 7000CU (which is basically the same as the aluminum one, only heavier) on my P4C800-E DLX bracket and it's quite strudy. Bit heavy, but it won't fall or anything like that, that is if you have it mounted pretty firmly/tight.

And it should fit on the IC7MAXIII without any mods, I have a friend who had one on his, before he switched his mobo over to the P4C800-E DLX.

the Zalman 7000 series is a lot taller than you'd think it is.

On my P4C800-E DLX I have my 2.8C at 3.36GHz and i'm running the Zalman at fullpower with some Arctic Silver 3 and it's quiet as my temps are around 33-35C (CPU) it'll start going to 45C (CPU) when I spend a few hours playing some games like CS or UT2k4, also I have 5x 80mm case fans in my antec case ;)

Mobo temps are around the same temps usually as my CPU for some odd reason, stupid ASUS PROBE.

[The Unknown]

So... are you recommand to buy this cooler or not?

[KidZ0r]

Very quiet and works well.
I have one (all copper) on my ASUS P4PE mobo and it gets carted all over the place.
I have a P4 2.4 (533fsb) @ to 2.7 and it runs at 39 idle and 48 flat out playing games in a hot room..
Bit of a pain to install but well worth it.

[The Unknown]

The ASUS mobos knowing in showing lower temps that they really is, but anyway great temps!
how is it stability?

[Volume]

Alright it came today! Installation on my Pentium4 couldn't get any easier. Took me 5 minutes tops to prepare and install. It actually isn't as heavy as I expected! I can't hear it over my very quiet power supply, and with my power supply's fan turned all the way down, my system is practically silent. I love this fan. It fit perfectly into my MAX3. "Unknown," get it NOW! :)

[The Unknown]

You got the 7000A or 7000B??
BTW, the zalman 7700 should be in stores in about two month...

[Volume]

7000A... I never heard of a 7000B. Isn't there only 7000 and 7000A? Anyway, it's all I'm going to need for a long time. :p

[The Unknown]

Ok sounds very good!
I want to get one too!

[yourdeardaniel]

On Zalman's website for the compatibility of the 7000A-alcu, it doesn't list the IC7-MAX3 and on the chart it says that if the motherboard is not listed then it is compatible but I want to hear it from people who got it on their IC7-MAX3 without modification.

not sure about the 7000A-ALCU but i have a 7000A-Cu on a IC7-MAX3 and fits fine.

[Volume]

Yep, we are living proof. :)

GET IT NOW!

[The Unknown]

What are the temps?
Thanks... :)

[ruffz]

with mine it reports 106F cpu and 82F system. I think the cpu temp is probably high by about 15-20 degrees.

[Volume]

Ehmm... celsius, man. Anyway, if you haven't noticed, most Abit boards REPORT higher temps.

[The Unknown]

"The Volume" what are your temps with the Zalman (7000CU) and the Abit mobo? :cool:

[Volume]

"The Volume" what are your temps with the Zalman (7000CU) and the Abit mobo? :cool:
The Volume? Mkay anyway... not overclocked, 46c idle and ~58c load.

[The Unknown]

Its cause you have an Abit mobo.
How did you check the LOAD temps?

[Volume]

I ave Motherboard Monitor running during gameplay.

[The Unknown]

Ok...
is stabilty is good enough even if you moving the computer?

[acascianelli]

from me experience with my abit ic7-g, the cpu temp is between 8-12C off, reports it hotter than actual. that bios update thats supposed to fix it doesnt.

[The Unknown]

Yeah...
we must wait until Abit will fix the temps issue.

[Volume]

They supposedly did with the latest MAX3 bios, by i didnt see any diff

[The Unknown]

Ok will wait anyway and hope!