Zalman CNPS8700-LED CPU Cooler help pls

JSW

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Spec of new build:

Ok got everything except memory and Graphics card

Samsung SH-S203D 20x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter
OCZ StealthXStream 600w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Power Supply
Intel Core 2 Duo E2180 "LGA775 Conroe" 2.00GHz (800FSB)
Zalman CNPS8700-LED CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GA-G33M-DS2R Micro ATX (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB SATA-II 16MB Cache

case: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/C.../vf6000bws.asp

I borrowed my sons Geil 2gb dual channel kit and used the onboard graphics so I could install XP Pro and the motherboard drivers and left it at that as he wanted his mem back lol

Whilst setting up I noticed in the bios that the fan speed was only 1000rpm and cpu was 25 degrees

I have not used the Zalman fanmate 2 but have just connected the fan directly to the mobo as I wanted it to run on full.

How do i get the fan to run on full ??

Thanks
 
make sure cool and queit is swtiched off....

opps your runnning intel. not sure wqhat the equivelent is on intel. but its a setting in the bios i believe.

Matt.
 
Hi there, 25 degrees is pretty low, as your pc will be much noisier, why do you want to turn the fan up, as the extra noise will be unnecessary.

If you do still want to make it run 100%, the settings to deactivate fan speed control in BIOS will be in your manual :) Also, disabling EIST, C1E etc as listed in the overclocking guides will stop the CPU speed adjusting so it permanaently runs at full speed, rather than dropping down to conserve power.
 
If want to o/c I wouldn't have suggested the 8700. Its a great HSF for a HTPC but a bit limited for overclocking.
 
Why do the Zalmans get such bad press. I'm using a Zalman CNPS9500-AT on my setup.
My system is really quiet. It's running at 25 degrees idle (5 degrees above ambient) and gets up to 38 degrees under load. Is it possible that the ambient temp, case size/design, number of fans and component layout have a significant effect on cooling so that what works well on one system may not be so good on another?
 
tagbartok said:
Why do the Zalmans get such bad press.
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I don't know either, I used a 9500 to get my E6600 to 3.55ghz with no problems, also they are very quiet.

Its not just HSF people **** off. The water cooling systems are great for HTPC and if you want a stock PC to run quietly. Just because you cannot get a Q6600 to 4Ghz don't mean is isnt very good.
 
tagbartok said:
Why do the Zalmans get such bad press. I'm using a Zalman CNPS9500-AT on my setup.
My system is really quiet. It's running at 25 degrees idle (5 degrees above ambient) and gets up to 38 degrees under load. Is it possible that the ambient temp, case size/design, number of fans and component layout have a significant effect on cooling so that what works well on one system may not be so good on another?
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Is that measured with coretemp tagbartok? It's very low!

JSW, are you sure that 1000rpm isn't the full speed? Don't believe the temperature in the bios mate. Mine says 12c!
 
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Zalman CNPS8700

- Socket Type: AMD 754 / 939 / 940 / AM2 / Intel LGA775
- Dimensions: 120mm x 123mm x 67mm
- Fan Connector: 3-Pin
- Fan Speed: 1150 - 2300 RPM
- Noise Level: 17.5 - 33.0 dB

(1) The fan operates at 2,550rpm (35.5dBA) if directly connected to the motherboards power connector
without the use of Fan Mate 2.

So it has to be a bios setting, unfortunately cannot check until I get memory as don't want to keep borrowing my sons.
Will hopefully be getting some friday so will have a play then.
 
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Bomag said:
If want to o/c I wouldn't have suggested the 8700. Its a great HSF for a HTPC but a bit limited for overclocking.
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Is it? i'm using one temporarily whilst i switch cases and watercooling gets swapped over, it's cooling my q6600 efficiently enough for me to get it to 3.6ghz? Although my airflow is probably a little better than a htpc, as it's ghetto style on my desk :D
 
Bomag said:
I don't know either, I used a 9500 to get my E6600 to 3.55ghz with no problems, also they are very quiet.

Its not just HSF people **** off. The water cooling systems are great for HTPC and if you want a stock PC to run quietly. Just because you cannot get a Q6600 to 4Ghz don't mean is isnt very good.
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Its beyond me. I think people are simply more attracted to these massive badass things, and never look beyond the thermal efficiency. Zalman are great quality for quiet running, well made heatsinks however. I've got an old 7700 with an E6600 up to 3.2Ghz quite happily with low noise, plus the hybrid AlCu designs you get are great if you want good thermal efficiency without having to bolt several kg's of metal to your motherboard.
 
tagbartok said:
Why do the Zalmans get such bad press. I'm using a Zalman CNPS9500-AT on my setup.
My system is really quiet. It's running at 25 degrees idle (5 degrees above ambient) and gets up to 38 degrees under load. Is it possible that the ambient temp, case size/design, number of fans and component layout have a significant effect on cooling so that what works well on one system may not be so good on another?
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No idea, I'm running a Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz (VID 1.25V) at maximum 67 degrees fully prime loaded on a 9500LED. I'd say thats not bad, considering Im getting lower temps at the same speeds as a Tuniq I bought originally (admittedly helped by the return of a case side fan, which wouldnt fit in the case with the Tuniq installed); and its quieter to boot.
 
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