Zalman 9500?

dazftw · 25-03-2007 5:34pm #1

Does this cpu fan require to take out the motherboard for installing it? I was going to get it for my new pc but its out of stock on komplett! So I have to wait to the end of the month for it.. Im ordering my pc next week!

I dont want to have to take all the parts to put it on!

Ive checked pictures on google and stuff and I dont think it does I just wana make sure!

awhir · 25-03-2007 5:59pm

get the 9700 newer model and i think i screws into the plate so no u dont have to take the mobo out to use it

dazftw · 25-03-2007 6:24pm

Its not on komplett yet?

Anywhere I can but it?

8T8 · 25-03-2007 6:28pm

Install instructions are posted in a flash movie on Zalman's site for each cooler and type of socket.

I assume it is socket 775 for that it uses a back plate so you will need access to the back of the motherboard even if it's a 9700.

Artic Cooling are one of the few good & quiet coolers that uses the stock mounting mechanism if you don't want to take everything out.

plonk · 25-03-2007 6:45pm

Ive the 9700 and it looks absolutly wicked but at 800g its a bit worrying when your case is vertical

Edit: Oh and you will have to take off the mobo

d_advocatus · 26-03-2007 12:49pm

Yeah, you have to take out the board. Don't worry about the weight, the backplate is pretty sturdy. If you don't want to wait, PC World have them for 98c more. Just make sure you have a 120mm fan sucking in air from the front and another blowing it out the back.

dazftw · 26-03-2007 12:57pm

d_advocatus wrote:

Yeah, you have to take out the board. Don't worry about the weight, the backplate is pretty sturdy. If you don't want to wait, PC World have them for 98c more. Just make sure you have a 120mm fan sucking in air from the front and another blowing it out the back.

PC world online or the actual store? Im in waterford

d_advocatus · 26-03-2007 1:08pm

The actual store. Waterford's PC World is fairly ****ty though, but try anyway. I know they're definately in stock in Cork atm. Saw them last night.

dazftw · 26-03-2007 2:10pm

If there not in the waterford one.. fancy posting me down ill throw in a tenner for the trouble?

If not its grand no worries

L31mr0d · 26-03-2007 3:44pm

Personally I didn't like my 9500, I was glad to replace it with a Tuniq Tower. The Zalmans need good airflow in the case to work well so if your case doesn't have a decent circulation of air i'd consider getting a different cooler.

dazftw · 26-03-2007 5:48pm

Antec Nine Hundred Should do the trick? I ordered one the other day.. I know everyone has fecking one but like there fairly good cases!

Zalman 9500?

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