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Zalman CNPS10X QUIET Ultra-Quiet CPU Cooler
The CNPS10X QUIET offers market-leading performance, multisocket compatibility (including socket 1156) at ridiculously low noise levels.
You may think that the CNPS10X QUIET is just a stripped down version of its bigger brother, the CNPS10X EXTREME, and you would be right. But the differences are very subtle and effective. It is not called QUIET for nothing!
Features
- Zalman’s virtually silent version of the CNPS10X
- Ultra-quiet 120mm fan and distinctive anodised blue heatsink stripe
- “Fan Mate 2” controller allows manual control of fan speed
- Noise level from less than 17.0 dB(A)
- Socket LGA1366, LGA1155/6, 478, LGA775, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 754, 939, 940 compatible
Zalman CNPS10X QUIET - Designed for Quiet Cooling
The heatsink is optimised for high performance during quiet operation, incorporating a “Switching Noise”* 120mm fan for intensified cooling performance and minimised noise.
*”Switching Noise” is the high frequency harmonic noise that can result from voltage regulation.
Zalman CNPS10X QUIET - Powerful Cooling Performance
Optimally designed aluminium fins disperse heat away from the CPU via five heatpipes, while the high capacity 120mm fan quickly cools the heatsink for stable operation of high performance CPUs. The CNPS10X QUIET is capable of cooling up to a maximum of 340W of heat!
Zalman CNPS10X QUIET - Adjustable Fan Speed Controller
The FANMATE 2 is an adjustable fan speed controller. It allows the user to change the speed of the attached fan, giving them greater flexibility over performance and noise. Also the FANMATE can be installed on the enclosures exterior with the included extension cable, providing easy access.
Zalman CNPS10X QUIET - Different Design
The CNPS10X QUIET is more striking than most other typical U-shaped heatpipe coolers. A central band of blue anodised fins adds a sleek and cool aesthetic finish.
Zalman CNPS10X QUIET - High Performance Super Thermal Grease ZM-STG2
No CPU cooler can perform at its best unless it makes good thermal contact with the processor it is protecting. Included with the CNPS10X QUIET is a syringe of Zalman’s newly-developed ZM-STG2 high performance super thermal grease, good for at least three applications.
CNPS10X QUIET vs CNPS10X EXTREME vs CNPS10X FLEX
Similarities - The physical size of the coolers are similar, with the FLEX version being slightly smaller. They are all manufactured from the same materials, have five U-shaped heatpipes as well as being compatible with the same CPU sockets. They are also supplied with Zalman’s ZM-STG2 Thermal Compound.
Differences - Immediately the first difference you will notice is finish of the coolers. The EXTREME features a “black pearl” nickel plating finish, while the QUIET and FLEX are more au naturale, except for the distinctive blue or black band which runs around the centre of the cooler.
The biggest, and some would say the most important difference is the fan and how it is controlled. You can read how the fan is cleverly controlled on the EXTREME version by visiting its webpage. The QUIET fan however is controlled by a FANMATE 2, this gives the user total control over how fast (or slow) the fan spins. The fan supplied with the QUIET rotates at a minimum of 700 RPM (compared to the EXTREME’s 1000 RPM) and according to Zalman is produces less then 17 db(A), in fact Zalman could not measure the noise of the cooler because it was so low, hence why they say “Unmeasurable”!
As for the black banded FLEX, this version is not supplied with a fan at all. Zalman have produced a special version of the CNPS10X heatsink that will allow for any 120mm fan to be used, in fact you can even install two fan for ultra-performance.
If it is proving difficult to choose which cooler to purchase, just ask yourself this question; Do I want ultimate cooling, ultimate flexibility or ultimate silence? Once you have the answer you will know which cooler will be suitable for you.
From left to right; CNPS10X EXTREME, CNPS10X QUIET, CNPS10X FLEX
Review
Custom PC, issue 74, November 2009
Even on its highest speed, the Zalman’s fan isn’t loud and the cooling ability is fair, with a delta T of 33°C with the CPU under load, and 12°C when the CPU was idle.
| Specifications | CNPS10X QUIET |
|---|---|
| CPU socket compatibility | Intel; Socket LGA1155/6, 1366, 775 and AMD; AM3, AM2+, AM2, 754, 939 and 940 |
| Intel CPU compatibility | Core i7, Core 2 Quad/Duo/Extreme, Dual Core Pentium, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D |
| AMD CPU compatibility | Phenom II, Phenom, Athlon 64 FX/X2 Dual Core, Athlon 64, Opteron, Opteron Dual Core, Sempron |
| Maximum CPU thermal output | 340 watts |
| Heatsink dimensions, mm | 135(L) x 100(W) x 160(H) |
| Materials | Pure aluminium and copper |
| Heatpipes | 5 x U-shaped heatpipes |
| Supplied thermal grease | ZM-STG2 |
| Finish | Anodised aluminium with pipe-end cap |
| Number of fins | 45 |
| Fin dissipation area | 6817 sq.cm |
| Fan size | 120mm |
| Fan connector | 3-pin |
| Fan rotational speed | 700 - 1400 rpm ±10% |
| Fan noise level | 17.0 - 26.0 dBA |
| Fan bearing type | 2 x ball bearing |
| Fan nominal voltage | 12V DC |
| Fan speed control | Manual via Fan Mate 2, supplied |
| Weight | 750g |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| EAN barcode | 8809213761379 |
| Specifications | CNPS10X QUIET |
|---|---|
| CPU socket compatibility | Intel; Socket LGA1155/6, 1366, 775 and AMD; AM3, AM2+, AM2, 754, 939 and 940 |
| Intel CPU compatibility | Core i7, Core 2 Quad/Duo/Extreme, Dual Core Pentium, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D |
| AMD CPU compatibility | Phenom II, Phenom, Athlon 64 FX/X2 Dual Core, Athlon 64, Opteron, Opteron Dual Core, Sempron |
| Maximum CPU thermal output | 340 watts |
| Heatsink dimensions, mm | 135(L) x 100(W) x 160(H) |
| Materials | Pure aluminium and copper |
| Heatpipes | 5 x U-shaped heatpipes |
| Supplied thermal grease | ZM-STG2 |
| Finish | Anodised aluminium with pipe-end cap |
| Number of fins | 45 |
| Fin dissipation area | 6817 sq.cm |
| Fan size | 120mm |
| Fan connector | 3-pin |
| Fan rotational speed | 700 - 1400 rpm ±10% |
| Fan noise level | 17.0 - 26.0 dBA |
| Fan bearing type | 2 x ball bearing |
| Fan nominal voltage | 12V DC |
| Fan speed control | Manual via Fan Mate 2, supplied |
| Weight | 750g |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| EAN barcode | 8809213761379 |
Customer Reviews
Poor cooling performance on my LGA 1155
Plus: It’s quiet Minus : CPU runs quite hot
I installed this on an i7 2600k (not overclocked), in an Asus LGA1155 board. The idle temp is around 42 degrees C with just win7 running, under load it head up into the high 70s.
I’m unsure that it sits right, the first time I fitted it I was disconcerted to find it rocking about on top of my CPU (during fitting), I persevered with the install but got the above temperatures. Determined to solve this I took it out, removed all thermal grease and went for a re-apply and a re-fit. Unfortunately I got the same results.
I looked around the net for solutions and found a few other people with the same setup getting the same thermal results with this cooler.
I’m going to throw it in the bin and get something else instead. I’ve no idea what the problem is but it was a bit of a waste of money.
Huge, mega huge, but great.
Got this to run a Core 2 Quad 6600. Stock fan was a noisy one when the temps went up. When this arrived I was amazed at the size of it. Lucky the case I got at the same time managed to fit it in, just. Was easy to install, instructions are clear, although the brackets for the 1366 socket were labelled, the others were not so you were left wondering whether they were the right ones, but then they were all that was left, so not a biggie.
Keeps the CPU under 40deg with no problems, even under full load, and the fan at 600rpm.
Is very shiny on top so after the install you may feel the need to wipe off any fingerprints.
Used Arctic Silver 5 rather than the supplied compound.
This is an excellent fan... highly recommended
The stock AMD fan would allow the CPU to peak at 63C and the fan would be whining at +7000rpm. Normal temp about 40 to 42C (AMD X4 955 overclocked to 3.8GHz). This fan maintains normal temp of 34C and although the temp can rise quickly it has never exceeded 55C and the temperature very quickly falls when the load’s off.
