Zalman CNPS8X Optima CPU Coolers [CNPS8X OPTIMA]

The Zalman CNPS8X Optima is a comparatively smaller and lighter radiator in tower construction, which is ideal for systems of low and medium power classes. With its 100 mm fan, it enables a compact design that allows installation even in very small enclosures, yet, providing sufficient air flow and lamellar surface a good cooling performance.

The three copper heatpipes with six millimeters in diameter at its center a form ?? Direct Touch Heatpipe Base ??, which means they come in direct contact with the CPU surface without taking a detour via an additional base plate. From there they conduct the heat from the processor into two lamellae towers. These X-shaped arrangement as seen from above towers are made of aluminum, a material which releases heat optimally to the ambient air.

In order to maximize this effect, the side facing the fan is additionally flow-optimized in order to avoid air turbulence and to direct fresh air as effectively as possible through the lamellae. Zalman called the special shape of the slats as ?? Turbulence Acceleration Convex ?? - lamina (short: TAC-fin). In addition, the cooling specialist Zalman have attached to the fins small slits, so that on the one hand increases the surface area and the other hand reduces air resistance. Both effects which, although minimal, but to further increase the cooling performance.

To ventilate a PWM fan is the CNPS8X Optima in 100-mm format, which operates via PWM in a speed range 1200-2100 rev / min. Zalman specifies a volume range from 18.2 to 30 dB (A). In addition to the fins of the aluminum radiator and the rotor blades of the supplied fan for maximum air throughput with minimal volume development are optimized. This can be seen visually in small elevations in the ?? ?? Shark Fin - design.

Besides the low weight of 375 grams, the dimensions speak for CNPS8X Optima, with 110 x 148.5 x 81 mm including series fans is the cooler itself for one or the other HTPC system suitable and fits into virtually all MIDI and bigger Tower , The cooler can for AMD systems (AM2 / +, AM3 / +, FM1, FM2 / +) are readily fitted directly by means of its retaining clip. For Intel Motherboard (1150, 1155, 1156 and 775) a first plastic frame with Pushpins must be installed, then turn on the place of the cooler itself stop. Backplates are not necessary due to the low weight.

Technical specifications:

    Dimensions: 110 x 148.5 x 81 mm (W x H x D)
    Material: Copper (heatpipes), aluminum (lamellae)
    Weight: 375 g
    Heatpipes: 3x Ø 6 mm
    Fan:
    Format: 1x 100mm
    Volume: 18.2 to 30 dB (A)
    Connection: 4-pin PWM
    Speed: from 1200 to 2100 rev / min
    Compatibility:
    Intel Socket 775, 1150, 1155, 1156
    AMD Socket AM2, AM2 +, AM3, AM3 +, FM1, FM2, FM2 +
    Scope of supply:
    CPU Coolers
    100 mm fan
    Thermal grease ZM-STG2M
    Mounting material