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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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Installation

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 10 reveals the backplate used to install the CNPS12X on all CPUs except for those with socket LGA2011. You must install the nuts at the backplate in the holes matching the socket used by your CPU.

Zalman CNPS12XFigure 10: Backplate

After putting the backplate on the solder side of the motherboard, you need to attach four thumbscrews from the component side, installing two metal pieces over them, as shown in Figure 11.

Zalman CNPS12XFigure 11: Frame installed

After installing the frame, put the cooler over the CPU and hold it in place, screwing the transversal holder to the frame.

Zalman CNPS12XFigure 12: Cooler installed

All three fans present on the CNPS12X have blue LEDs. Figure 13 shows the cooler turned on.

Zalman CNPS12XFigure 13: LEDs glowing

Continue: How We Tested

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