Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler Review

Installation

CNPS9700 NT installation on AMD CPUs is very simple: you just need to attach it to the existing motherboard frame using the clip shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10: Clip for AMD CPUs.

For Intel socket LGA775 processors you must install the frame and clip shown in Figure 11. Note that CNPS9700 NT does not fit sockets 1156 and 1366, unless you buy the optional clips for these sockets.

Figure 11: Socket LGA775 installation hardware.

This frame must be installed on the component side of the motherbard, using the backplate on the solder side. So, unless your case has an opening on the motherboard tray, it is necessary to remove the motherboard from the case in order to install this cooler.

Figure 12: Socket LGA775 frame installed.

After that CNPS9700 NT must be attached to the frame using two screws.

Figure 13: Installed on the motherboard.

In Figure 14, you can see the cooler installed in the case. It looks very cool and, even being a big cooler, does not interfere with components from the motherboard.

Figure 14: Installed inside theo0 case.

Finally in Figure 15 we can see the green glow of the fan LED. According to the product homepage, however, this LED would be blue on CNPS9700 NT and green on CNPS9700 LED.

Figure 15: Fan g
low.