Zalman CNPS9900 NT CPU Cooler Review
Installation
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CNPS9900 NT supports sockets AM3, AM2+, AM2, 939 and 754 AMD processors and sockets 775, 1156 and 1366 Intel CPUs. In Figure 9 we see the AMD clip (left) and the Intel socket LGA1366 retention system (right).
Figure 9: AMD CPUs and socket LGA1366 clips.
In Figure 10 we can see the installation hardware for sockets 775 and 1156. With socket LGA775 you must use the black backplate on the left and the frame on the right. With socket LGA1156, however, the backplate is not used and the frame is attached to the motherboard using the black nuts shown at the bottom of Figure 10. In both cases you must have access to the solder side of the motherboard.
Figure 10: Sockets 775 and 1156 hardware.
In Figure 11 we can see CNPS9900 NT installed on our motherboard. Despite of its size, it did not interfere with any motherboard component, staying away from the memory modules and heatsink from the chipset.
Figure 11: Installed on our motherboard.
In Figure 12 we can see the cooler installed in our case.
Figure 12: Installed inside our case.