Zalman 9500CU vs Thermaltake Big Typhoon: the FINAL answer

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09-30-2005, 01:06 PM
InSanCen

Based on this thread, Mine's on it's way (In the UK, Eclipse Computers)

Oh, and a 100CFM Squirrel/Cage Clower...
09-30-2005, 10:26 PM
IvanAndreevich

Replacing the stock fan improves performance 1-2C with a 220 CFM Delta.. so no point, really
10-02-2005, 07:45 PM
Pirated

So, what's good zalman or TT Big typoon?
10-02-2005, 07:59 PM
Ugly n Grey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirated

So, what's good zalman or TT Big typoon?

Uhmmm welcome to XS... not much for reading huh? well it boils down to TT for me, others have other opinions.
10-02-2005, 08:07 PM
Pirated

I have my TT Big Typoon here. However, stock fan could not boils down my temperature... so, what's best fan for me?
10-02-2005, 08:24 PM
Ugly n Grey

My advice is to start a new thread in air cooling, list your full system specs and the guys will jump in to figure out what you need for best effect.
10-02-2005, 08:40 PM
Mr. Tinker

I like it when more than one manufacturer are making the best of any product. It makes the market more competitive and interesting. I'm going for the Scythe Katana in a few days, given the really good performance but low cost.
10-31-2005, 02:53 PM
irfs

Peeps trust me Thermalright SLK-948U

This heatsink is a absolute champ!! it may not be as big as the TT but it certainly performs EXCELLENT!! "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU ""

Thiers propably 4 of these left in the whole wide world if you can find one BAG it.
11-01-2005, 10:45 AM
Daved+

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvanAndreevich

Replacing the stock fan improves performance 1-2C with a 220 CFM Delta.. so no point, really

Every degree counts ;)
11-01-2005, 12:05 PM
muaddib

Sonic Tower ordered, great job TT.
11-01-2005, 07:44 PM
Quad Master

Why do people prefer such heavy heatsinks.
The TT Big Typhoon is 813 g (28.70 oz) [Source TT Website]

I personally prefered the Thermal Right SI 120 as it has a copper base and the
aluminuim pipes helps to transfer the heat faster to the aluminium fins.

Also i know that this thread is not related to SI-120 but still wud prefer it as its light.

Does using heavy heatsink have any sort of problems
11-02-2005, 08:37 AM
865pe

TT Big Typhoon nice ;) Sd 3700+ @ 2.75ghz 24/7 idle 27-29c full load 38-41c 1350rpm 16 db orjinal fan :) http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4803/tt3cp.jpg
11-02-2005, 10:37 AM
mariosimas

People in Air cooling always and I mean always report the ambient temperature. Wich

is a major factor in this type of cooling.
11-09-2005, 02:43 PM
dnottis

Ok being a huge fan of the Big Typhoon - I was curious about the Zalman 9500...

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/...0/IMG_2292.jpg

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/...0/IMG_2299.jpg

Still testing - installation and removal is much easier being that it's a little smaller. Temps seem up about 1 degree load but the AS5 hasn't had more than a few hours to cure.
11-09-2005, 03:04 PM
.sentinel

K cool. Keep us posted.
11-09-2005, 03:31 PM
DDTUNG

Quote:

Originally Posted by irfs

This heatsink is a absolute champ!! it may not be as big as the TT but it certainly performs EXCELLENT!! "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU ""

Thiers propably 4 of these left in the whole wide world if you can find one BAG it.

I just found one here in Wanchai, Hong Kong.

Now there are 3 left. :)

DDTUNG :cool:
11-09-2005, 03:37 PM
Jupiler

Quote:

Originally Posted by irfs

This heatsink is a absolute champ!! it may not be as big as the TT but it certainly performs EXCELLENT!! "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU ""

Thiers propably 4 of these left in the whole wide world if you can find one BAG it.

I think you've made your point clear now. No need to keep on repeating it all the time.
11-09-2005, 03:51 PM
dnottis

Quote:

Originally Posted by irfs

This heatsink is a absolute champ!! it may not be as big as the TT but it certainly performs EXCELLENT!! "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU "" "" BOLT THRU ""

Thiers propably 4 of these left in the whole wide world if you can find one BAG it.

There is no shortage of BTs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106061
http://nt-micro.com/index.asp?PageAc...D&ProdID=10275
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...ricewatch&NR=1
11-10-2005, 11:39 PM
dnottis

So far I cannot deny the 9500...

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/CPUS/O...1.52v-OCCT.jpg
11-11-2005, 02:23 AM
Death909

Such a hard choice.. a respected manafacturer with a copper heatsink or a manafacturer that has delivered a few poor products in the past (with a huge amount of lying for the CFM and DB ratings) with an aluminum heatsink (not that I think TT is crap, just some of the earlier products).

Aluminum is much lighter than copper, and copper performs about 3 times better.. and the BT is something like 300 grams heavier..

I'm still having trouble deciding. I've seen some benchmarks that place the BT at the lower end of CPU cooling, and I know that the Zalman isn't the best cooler (with its current fan..).

I'm already getting load temps of 38-42 degrees with the stock cooler.. so whats the temp difference between ambient the CPU with the BT?
11-11-2005, 07:59 AM
dnottis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Death909

Such a hard choice.. a respected manafacturer with a copper heatsink or a manafacturer that has delivered a few poor products in the past (with a huge amount of lying for the CFM and DB ratings) with an aluminum heatsink (not that I think TT is crap, just some of the earlier products).

Aluminum is much lighter than copper, and copper performs about 3 times better.. and the BT is something like 300 grams heavier..

I'm still having trouble deciding. I've seen some benchmarks that place the BT at the lower end of CPU cooling, and I know that the Zalman isn't the best cooler (with its current fan..).

I'm already getting load temps of 38-42 degrees with the stock cooler.. so whats the temp difference between ambient the CPU with the BT?

Past history aside, the Big Typhoon is probably the BEST Air cooler on the market now and yes, it's silent! There is no lying on specs, this thing just kicks ass. So far the Zalman 9500 is ok, it is easier to install / uninstall but the temps are also hotter. Now I think it's stripped my backplate due to the way it is designed. It works well but nothing will replace my Big Typhoon!
11-11-2005, 11:48 AM
humeyboy

The reviews show the TT-BT beating the Zalman fair and square and yes near silent.
11-11-2005, 03:22 PM
Death909

Quote:

Originally Posted by humeyboy

The reviews show the TT-BT beating the Zalman fair and square and yes near silent.

I've seen some conflicting / weird reviews that show crappier coolers than the 9500 beating the BT... I don't trust those reviews though.

I'm probably going to get the BT then, something that performs good, is very silent, and cheaper at the same time is hard to pass by (I don't trust the 19db rating though.. )
11-12-2005, 09:59 AM
humeyboy

Nor would i since its rated at 16db not 19db, solongs its quietish.
11-12-2005, 12:42 PM
dnottis

Ok folks -

I've here to report. The Zalman would not prime stable into the 2.9's no matter what volts, etc. I reseated it a few times it just was not 100% with the 9500. ...NOW with the Big Typhoon a nice application of AS5 and guess what... 2900 is primeable at 1.5v, 2912 is primeable at 1.52v.

So the final words (I am still testing max stable OC with the BT)....are this.

The Zalman 9500 NOT prime stable at 2.9 Ghz 1.50 - 1.55v load temps were 47 deg c.

The Big Typhoon prime stable at 2.90 (1.50v) and 2912 (1.52v) and working my way up....load temps 42 max.

I think it's clear to see the Big Typhoon takes the cake. - This is in a closed case, the pic is above it's the Enermax Maxflow (reverse ATX).

WINNER BIG TYPHOON!

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/CPUS/O...cct-stable.jpg

Here is a 12+ hour prime at 2920 using the BT.
http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/CPUS/O...-12hrprime.jpg

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