Zalman GPU coolers

[Townlea]

Right, I am considering buying a new GPU cooler.

I have heard the zalman range is very good,

The Zalman VF700-CU @ £23.44 inc VAT i thought was ok....

Then I look at a competitor and notice that they are selling the Fata1ty version that is £30 at OCUK for £22 ....

If the two coolers were the exact same price from OCUK... which one would be better??? (excuse me if this is a dumb question or not)

and if so how much better would the better cooler be?

PS: I heard the Fata1ty range was just a con to spend more, am i correct??

Townlea

 

[Townlea]

The fatality has red l.e.d's and a more powerful fan. Thats it.

I would go for the normal VF700CU

Well the Fata1ty is actually cheaper hehe

Why not the VF-900?

very interesting thought as I have just read this reveiw... Link

Might consider

 

[Townlea]

I know this is an old thread but I need some help. My Arctic Cooler Freezer Pro for CPU and Zalman VF-900 for GPU have just arrived but I am just a little nervous about something. I have only built one pc in my life (the one I am putting the fans in) so I have never taken old ones off. What I am concerned about is whether I will be able to get them off because of the thermal paste? Will the coolers pull off or how will I get them off easiest? Also do you advice me cleaning the CPU and GPU (removing thermal paste) before installing new fans? If so what with? I would rather not have to buy a product to as I need to fit these tomorrow. Thanks for any advice

Hi there, Yes htis is an old thread but good question as many people are too afraid to ask.

For the CPU.. run prime or play a game for an hour or so.. that should ease the thermal paste so it should just slide off...

Playing a game could heat the thermal paste on the GPU aswell but make sure it is a game that uses a lot of your system power... this way your CPU and GPU reach higher temperatures.

 

[Townlea]

Thanks Townlee and Man_From_Uncle I found your posts very helpful. My GPU (X850XT PE) averages around 90degrees so there is something wrong hence why I bought the new cooler (I think it may be just dust as it is very dusty but the cooler is so blooming loud anyway). I think even half an hour at 80-90degrees with my computer should be enough . Thanks again for your help! Looking forward to fitting my new coolers on.

NP, let us know the temperatures you get