Just installed one, switching from the intel default cooler for Q6600.
looked into the tunic tower and the 120 extreme, held them both close to the board but somehow the zalman felt right on the spot.
first impressions... it rocks.! still just on auto, but even so avg temps went down by 5-10 ºC.
i will
post separately with photos with it and a mod for people with a maximus formula SE wishing to keep on air and still have to
NB cooled straight on.
zalman cnps9700 led
Linear Mode
