Zalman 9700 Led vs Auras CTC-868

[PcCI2iminal]

"First came multi-socket compatible heatsinks, and now we have transforming heatsinks. Auras Technologies CTC-868 cooler starts off looking like a Zalman cooler, and with a few clicks transformes into a dual fan, three-pronged unit."
How well will it perform?






Zalman CNPS9700 LED

Features:
1. Compatible with all single and dual core CPUs for Intel’s Socket 775 and AMD’s Socket AM2/754/939/940.
2.100% copper heatsink with aerodynamically optimized “tunnel” design for maximum cooling efficiency.
3. Innovative and patented, curved heatpipe design for a heat transfer capacity of up to six heatpipes with the use of just three.
4. 0.2mm ultra-slim fins for minimized weight and reduced airflow resistance.
5. Ultra quiet CNPS 110mm LED fan.
6. Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode.
7. Adjustable fan speed controller (FAN MATE 2) included.
8. Super Thermal Grease (ZM-STG1) included

Specifications:
Dimensions 90(L) X 124(W) X 142(H) mm
Weight Heatsink: 690g, Total (including fan): 764g
Base Material Pure Copper and Aluminum
Dissipation Area 5,490 cm2
Fan
Bearing Type: 2 Ball-Bearing
Speed: Silent Mode 1,250RPM ± 10 % , Normal Mode 2,800RPM ± 10 %
Noise: Level Silent Mode 19.5dB ± 10% , Normal Mode 35dB ± 10%


Auras CTC-868

Features:
1.Extremely silent / Powerful cooling
2.Stamped Micro-Fin with 4 heat pipes / Circular fins / Copper base plate
3.Push-pins for Intel LGA 775, Clip for AMD K8/AM2
4.Adjustable dual fans/fin ensure perfect circulation for heat dissipation of CPU and other components
5.An impressively aesthetic decoration

Specifications:
Heat Sink Dimension: L113 x W105.4 x H135.2 mm
Heat Sink Material: Stamped Micro-Fin / Heat pipes / Copper base plate
Bearing Type: 2 ball bearing
Fan Dimension: 92 X 92 X 25 mm
Fan Speed: 800~2400 rpm / 1200 rpm
Fan Airflow: 47 CFM
Rated Voltage: 12 V
Noise Level: 23 dBA
Connector: 4 pin (PWM) / 3 pin
LED: 4 + 2 sets (blue light)
Weight: 568.5 g (with fans)


Zalman CNPS9700 LED vs Auras CTC-868
plataform:
Gigabyte X38-DQ6
Q6700 @ 3200mhz (1.29v)
2 x 512mb Crucial 6400
Asus 8800GTX
Giga-EZ 1000w
room temp 23C

Zalman idle 37/34/34/33
Auras idle 38/34/34/33





Zalman load 60/57/58/57
Auras load 61/59/58/58




Auras on load its performance is inferior even to the Zalman but I think that modders who prefer original and attractive coolers may like the Auras CTC-868 as well.

[cabbspapp]

I gotta say, that is one awesome looking heatsink.