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  1. 09-01-2005, 02:38 PM #1
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    Zalman 9500CU vs Thermaltake Big Typhoon: the FINAL answer

    1st: why did I start a SEPARATE topic? Because I am tired of people whining and ing and crying that you can't buy the Zalman, how expensive it is, and now good it's supposed to be Hence, I want everybody to see it (which is not likely with a single post in the Zalman thread)

    The point: FORGET THE ZALMAN, because it's NO GOOD according to this direct comparison to the Big Typhoon: http://www.overclockers.ru/lab/19897.shtml You don't need to read the Russian to understand the graphs:
    http://www.overclockers.ru/images/la...1/08_diagr.png
    http://www.overclockers.ru/images/la...gr_fan_off.png

    In the 1st case, Big Typhoon beats the Zalman @ max RPM by 6C with case fans on and by 4C with case fans off while under full load via S&M. Big Typhoon is 1) cheaper, 2) available for months, 3) cools the RAM and the surrounding area of the CPU socket and 4) PERFORMS BETTER. So please don't give me a nervous breakdown and buy or wait for the Zalman
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    The US is the only country that doesn't use [nuclear weapons] to terrorize other countries. The US is based on Christian values, unlike any other country in the world. Granted we are straying from our Christian heritage, but we still have a freedom aimed diplomatic stance.
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  2. 09-01-2005, 02:49 PM #2
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    Confirming what I already knew...
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  3. 09-01-2005, 04:12 PM #3
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    Lolz.. thank for the link...
    Now I don't have to wait to order the TT bigtypoon....
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  4. 09-01-2005, 04:59 PM #4
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    We tried to tell everyone

    http://www.3dxtreme.net/index.php?id=ttbigtyphoon4

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  5. 09-02-2005, 07:07 AM #5
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    sweet, makes me feel even better for buying the typhoon
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  6. 09-03-2005, 02:21 AM #6
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    TT has done an impressive job doing the Typhoon..... im going to order one
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  7. 09-03-2005, 04:40 AM #7
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    what about the Sonic Tower ?
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  8. 09-03-2005, 05:36 AM #8
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    It seems Thermaltake did a better job than i thought.
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  9. 09-03-2005, 01:06 PM #9
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    Off topic, is that sig u got there $ilver from "A night at the Roxberry"? I love that movie :P
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    Quote Originally Posted by $ilver
    what about the Sonic Tower ?
    Strap a couple nice quiet 120s and it's a bit better than the BT, but it's huge!

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    I'm gonna get me one on monday for my S775 rig.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jupiler
    I'm gonna get me one on monday for my S775 rig.
    seconded.

    Hopefully it'll be better than my freezer 7. What do you guys think?
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  13. 09-03-2005, 02:06 PM #13
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    Yeah much better than a freezer... the higher the thermal load, the better the BT shines...
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  14. 09-03-2005, 02:12 PM #14
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    I have no doubt it will perform better than my Zalman 7000-CU.
    Running a 630 @ 4Ghz, stock voltage on a DFI 875P-T.
    Temps are around 62-66°, 2x Prime right now.

    Can't wait to compare the results, but I expect a huge temp drop.
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  15. 09-03-2005, 02:53 PM #15
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    Jupiler, you'll lose 10-15C man!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CompGeek
    The US is the only country that doesn't use [nuclear weapons] to terrorize other countries. The US is based on Christian values, unlike any other country in the world. Granted we are straying from our Christian heritage, but we still have a freedom aimed diplomatic stance.
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  16. 09-03-2005, 03:29 PM #16
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    That would be nice if it does.
    Anyway, ordered one and will pick it up on monday evening.
    Will post results later.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jupiler
    Will post results later.
    Definitely. Most of us are using 64's with it, I'd like to see what kind of drop you see with an intel cpu.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dnottis
    Strap a couple nice quiet 120s and it's a bit better than the BT, but it's huge!
    yeah but its too big, too much hassle and gets kinda price (2x120mm fans + original cost).. but i would really like to see a direct comparison between the BT, 9500, xp120 and the sonic
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    In intel last cpu's is hard to get under 50º temps full i think..
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  20. 09-04-2005, 06:18 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by dnottis
    Strap a couple nice quiet 120s and it's a bit better than the BT, but it's huge!
    I swear dnottis... it won't on a x2 chip I already tried...
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  21. 09-04-2005, 06:45 AM #21
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    yeah somethings up with my BT....i think i need to remount it its holding down temps about as well as the stock cooler.....does it have problems in the inverted Lian LI cases?
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    hmmm you mean it's hanging upside down??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jupiler
    I'm gonna get me one on monday for my S775 rig.
    Really interested in the results.
    I'm searching for an aircooler to and was thinking for a xp-90c or this one.
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    Anyone know how the sonic tower compares to the BT?

    http://www.thermaltake.com/coolers/4...r/cl-p0071.htm
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    Looks like dnottis already gave the answer :

    Quote Originally Posted by dnottis
    Strap a couple nice quiet 120s and it's a bit better than the BT, but it's huge!
    Rig #1
    Gigabyte P67A-UD4 trying to figure out this POS board
    2600k @ ?????
    2x2Gb GSkill RipJaws-X 1333 (7-7-7-21)
    ATI 5850
    Coba Nitrox 750W
    Watercooled with HK 3.0 CU, Watercool GPU-X³ 5870 Nickel, PA120.3, Laing Ultra with XSPC top

    Rig #2
    DFI UT P35-T2R (0317 bios)
    E8200 @ 4000 (1.216V) / 4100 (1.248V) / 4200 (1.296V) / 4300 (1.344V)
    2x2Gb Chaintech Apogee GT PC2-8500
    Powercolor 4870
    Corsair 520HX
    Watercooled with HK 3.0 CU, EK-FC4870, Feser tripple, Laing Ultra pump

    Quote Originally Posted by Movieman View Post
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