PDA

View Full Version : Scythe Ninja vs. ZM9500CU vs. Thermaltake Big Typhoon

Dani
10-04-2005, 09:53 AM
DFI nF4 SLI-DR, 7.02-2
4000+ San Diego
2xKHX3500 DW50


- Scythe Ninja + Thermaltake 120mm FAN, CPU Average 44ºC

- 2905MHz @ 1.6V FULL LOAD (http://koti.mbnet.fi/dani69/DFI%20nForce4%20Ultra-D/4000+%20San%20Diego/4000+_SD_Scythe_Ninja_Thermaltake_120mm_FAN/Scythe%20Ninja_Thermaltake_120mm_FAN_Prime95_2905M Hz_1.6V_FULL_LOAD.gif) Prime95 20min. Large (LOW 29ºC - 51ºC HIGH)
- IDLE (http://koti.mbnet.fi/dani69/DFI%20nForce4%20Ultra-D/4000+%20San%20Diego/4000+_SD_Scythe_Ninja_Thermaltake_120mm_FAN/Scythe%20Ninja_Thermaltake_120mm_FAN_Prime95_2905M Hz_1.6V_IDLE.gif), (Note PWMIC LOW/HIGH)



- ZM9500CU, CPU Average 43ºC

- 2904MHz @ 1.6V FULL LOAD (http://koti.mbnet.fi/dani69/DFI%20nForce4%20Ultra-D/4000+%20San%20Diego/4000+_SD_ZM9500/ZM9500_Prime95_2906MHz_1.6V_FULL_LOAD.gif) Prime95 20min. Large (LOW 27ºC - HIGH 48ºC)
- IDLE (http://koti.mbnet.fi/dani69/DFI%20nForce4%20Ultra-D/4000+%20San%20Diego/4000+_SD_ZM9500/ZM9500_Prime95_2906MHz_1.6V_IDLE.gif)



- Thermaltake Big Typhoon + Thermaltake 120mm FAN, CPU Average 43ºC

- 2904MHz @ 1.6V FULL LOAD (http://koti.mbnet.fi/dani69/DFI%20nForce4%20Ultra-D/4000+%20San%20Diego/4000+_SD_TT_BigTyphoon/TT_BigTyphoon_Prime95_2906MHz_1.6V_FULL_LOAD.gif) Prime95 20min. Large (LOW 26º - HIGH 50ºC)
- IDLE (http://koti.mbnet.fi/dani69/DFI%20nForce4%20Ultra-D/4000+%20San%20Diego/4000+_SD_TT_BigTyphoon/TT_BigTyphoon_Prime95_2906MHz_1.6V_IDLE.gif)


Tested on OPEN AIR test bench

:)
Vapor
10-04-2005, 09:59 AM
Shnikees!!! the 9500 wins?

Were these all lapped? Have you tried a more powerful fan on the BT and Scythe?
mariosimas♠
10-04-2005, 10:37 AM
and the noise ? who wins ?
charlie
10-04-2005, 10:53 AM
hmmm....
Dani
10-04-2005, 01:04 PM
ZM9500 + TT BT is lapped, Ninja is'nt.
Ninja has best bottom, not shiny but straight, perfect contact
1 problem, could'nt install my Mushkin RL XP4000 to DIMM4, first orange slot from S939, because 2 clips of cooler attachment to socket is in the way :mad:
PWMIC went HOT, because the last lamel is closed = nothing air flow to mobo
But very good cooler, no doubt!

Fan attachment is very poor, cant accept those iron wire tuning :slapass:

But an nice clean wind tunnel should be very effective, now when my TT 120mm FAN blows trough Ninja and temps are that good so what then...;)
Vapor
10-04-2005, 02:41 PM
Blocks a DIMM slot? That's a no-no for me, I use all 4.

Good info you've got there man....so surprised to see the 9500 win though.

Anyway, any other fans going to be tested?
dnottis
10-04-2005, 03:18 PM
The 9500 usually performs a degree or 2 better in an open environment.

In a case, the Big Typhoon still beats it

check the Xbitlabs review too, they had the same findings.

Dean
mrapples
10-04-2005, 03:59 PM
the clips on the ninja overhang an orange slot, but ive never been prevented from putting a stick of ram in it
bartsimsonii
10-04-2005, 06:29 PM
I would have to agree with dnottis on this one.
Ugly n Grey
10-04-2005, 07:12 PM
I had the same findings on single core chips, there is very little difference if any. When you up the ante to a dual core, you may find different results. For me the degrees of separatation went from zippo on single core Venice to up to 8 degress on a dual core CPU..the BT was just better. On the desk, in a case whilst a mugger was being maced....the BT was cooler. I have no idea why, this is just my experience, your mileage may vary. I did try several times though....

P.S. I can assure you I lapped and polished SFA, I'm simply too lazy. It either works or doesn't.
jermaink
10-07-2005, 04:12 AM
Nice test, but could you try comparing the fans when set to a low noise level (equal if possible). I'd like to know the cooling to noise performance goes (I'm planning to OC to 2.5 Ghz with an X2 3800+).
JoeBar
10-07-2005, 06:46 AM
Open air tests are a lot different than ones performed in closed cases.
I don't believe that many of us here have open air systems... ;)
Dani
10-07-2005, 07:15 AM
My Ninja is sold, cant test it anymore..
MonkSP
10-10-2005, 01:48 PM
I would love to see a comparison between Zalman 9500, TT BT and a XP-90C with a 50 cfm fan. Many of clockers have some semi-silent fans that deliver 50 cfm with about 30 dba. This would be a good test to do.
IvanAndreevich
10-18-2005, 06:52 PM
MonkSP
BT owns the XP-90C with a slow fan. By around 10C for me! Besides, BT is silent as hell.