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Zalman CNPS12X CPU Cooler Review

This time, we tested the Zalman CNPS12X, the world's first CPU cooler with three fans. It also has six heatpipes and two heatsinks. Check it out!

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The Zalman CNPS12X

Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Zalman CNPS12X
  • 3. The Zalman CNPS12X (Cont’d)
  • 4. Installation
  • 5. How We Tested
  • 6. Our Tests
  • 7. Main Specifications
  • 8. Conclusions

Figure 4 illustrates the front of the cooler. The heatsinks are round-shaped, but the heatpipes are disposed side-by-side inside them.

Zalman CNPS12XFigure 4: Front view

Figure 5 reveals the side of the heatsink, where you can see how large it is. Here we can see the three fans.

Zalman CNPS12XFigure 5: Side view

The rear side of the cooler is presented in Figure 6. Here is the fan that pulls the air from the second heatsink.

Zalman CNPS12XFigure 6: Rear view

Continue: The Zalman CNPS12X (Cont’d)

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