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Zalman Unveils CNPS2X Ultra-Compact CPU Cooler
Korean PC cooling specialist Zalman announced a rehash of one of its oldest and most effective CPU cooler designs, with the new CNPS2X (computer noise prevention system). Its design involves a mirror-finished copper base, through which a single 8 mm-thick copper heat pipe passes, making direct contact with the CPU. This heat pipe twists out into a spiral shape, and along its two arms, a spirally-projecting copper fin array draws heat. This array further compresses down at the base. An 80 mm PWM-controlled fan is nestled inside the fin array, its downward and sideways airflow ventilates the fins. Measuring 84 x 84 x 27 mm, the CNPS2X weighs 83 g. Zalman claims the cooler can handle thermal loads of up to 120W. Most modern CPU socket types are supported, including LGA115x, AM3+/AM3, and FM2/FM1. Slated for late-July, the cooler is expected to be priced around $30.
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source: http://www.techpowerup.com/187013/zalman-unveils-cnps2x-ultra-compact-cpu-cooler.html

thats a tall claim but more low profile coolers the merrier ;)
 
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Does seem a little lofty to expect an 80mm low profile cooler with only a single heat pipe to handle 120W TDP. I'd venture a guess that you'd be seeing some pretty high temps. But for the kind of CPU you'd actually be putting into a slim build (i.e. i3 or S types), it might be perfect! Yes, more options please :)
 
hey! thats the same cooler that i used on my volt modded 7900GT, IN 2006 LOL
 
I think Zalman is confused. They put a sticker on the fan using words like "ultra quiet" but the first reports already put it as one of the louder coolers, even louder and worse at cooling than an Intel boxed cooler.
So basically this is a 35-40W TDP CPU cooler, but when you don't mind 70°C idle and lots of noise, it will cool a 120W TDP CPU "as well".

It goes to show Zalman has lost their edge a long time ago and keeps putting quiet-stickers on hardware that wasn't even quiet 5 years ago.
 
cool stuff but not a fan of these flower coolers where i cant use my own selection of low noise fans
 
No low-noise fan in the world is going to solve the inherit limitations the heatsink has.

The Noctua NH-L9 weighs 420gr and is meant to cool up to 65W without problems but warns people about going higher.

This Zalman cooler weighs 1/5th of the Noctua, albeit using an all-copper design which is heavier in cm³ than the "copper base, aluminium sink"-design Noctua uses.

So unless Zalman has found a way to defy physics, it's just not possible to cool anything properly in excess of 35-40W TDP.

There was a time Zalman had a few nice products. Not all of them were gems but some were decent, albeit expensive. This time has come and passed a very long time ago and the products they have released in the last 5 years lack any real innovation, just some stupid ideas veiled in marketing lies. This cooler just takes the cake.
 
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No low-noise fan in the world is going to solve the inherit limitations the heatsink has.

The Noctua NH-L9 weighs 420gr and is meant to cool up to 65W without problems but warns people about going higher.

This Zalman cooler weighs 1/5th of the Noctua, albeit using an all-copper design which is heavier in cm³ than the "copper base, aluminium sink"-design Noctua uses.

So unless Zalman has found a way to defy physics, it's just not possible to cool anything properly in excess of 35-40W TDP.

There was a time Zalman had a few nice products. Not all of them were gems but some were decent, albeit expensive. This time has come and passed a very long time ago and the products they have released in the last 5 years lack any real innovation, just some stupid ideas veiled in marketing lies. This cooler just takes the cake.
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Very good points. In comparison, Zalman's new LP cooler does apparently defy physics...

Zalman did used to make sweet stuff. I've used quite a few of their CPU and GPU coolers in my earlier days of building. I didn't mind the premium price because they actually did perform fantastically. But I haven't touched one in ages and probably won't again before they die off from their own stupid design flaws and marketing scheme.
 
Maybe it can handle loads up to 12.0W w/ low-noise and someone just forgot the decimal. :D
 
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