SP-94 vs Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu ?

[shredisn@tdead]

Evening all.

Am about to put together a new system soon and could use some input (again...) So far I've decided on these bits:

• Antec Sonata case
• Epox EP-4PDA2+ Deluxe Intel 865PE (Rev 2.00) mobo
• OCZ PC4000 Gold Dual Channel 2 x 256 CL2.5 mem
• Samsung hd

Now I want to oc as high as I can @ 1:1 as quietly as possible!

So I can't decide between:

• P4C : 2.8 or 3.0 Ghz
• HSF : ThermalRight SP-94 or Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu

Presumably to get the most out of the SP-94 I'd need a 92mm Delta beast - but I'd tame it with a Vantec Nexus fan controller. Will this be any better (cooling-wise) than the Zalman do u think, at similar volume levels?

Also, am I better off getting the 3.0Ghz instead of a 2.8?

I previously got a 2.6 going at 3.3Ghz 1:1 on an Asus P4P800 (non-deluxe) with a Zalman that keeps pretty cool (40degC at full load) in a Coolermaster 201. Might be tempted to put the 2.8/3.0 in the Coolermaster and move the slower setup to the Antec. I guess in the Sonata however I could leave the Delta cranked up a bit more...

[Ceefer]

I can highly recommend the Zalman. I've got mine set at max speed and its still only barely audible. Its on a 2.4B at 3.1 ghz, 50ºC full load. Check that it will fit your motherboard though - its BIG!

[Ceefer]

Whoops - didn't read your post thoroughly - you've obviously already got a Zalman. Oh well......

[shredisn@tdead]

Never mind, thanks anyway. But I agree, the Zalman is good.

So, anyone out there with a Thermalright SP-94 think it's better than the Zalman when you put a quiet fan on it????

[sparky191]

Chech out the reviews here http://www.silentpcreview.com/