Zalman Flower Cooler Fan Replacement-Suggestions?

spudston · Post by **spudston** » Fri Jan 31, 2003 6:30 pm

I have the Zalman CNPS3100+ copper flower CPU cooler and I've heard that there are quieter fans available. I have the stock one set to 2050 RPM using a Fan Mate controller and the noise level is OK but not as low as I'd like. My temps are 55C under load (which is allways) and I have an 80mm exhaust fan also. The Zalman fan is a 92mm and with the bracket attached to the PCI slot screws I guess I can use just about any fan. What would be a good replacement?

Thanks, 'spud

Rod M · Post by **Rod M** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 3:30 pm

a decent 120x120x25mm fan is a good replacement,

personally I am using the Papst 4412FGL with the Zalman 6500B-AlCu,

4412FGL specs at 12v,
55.3cfm,
26dB(A),
1600rpm,
Voltage range 7-14 volts DC,
1.25 Watts,
Sintec-sleeve Bearing,

simmers · Post by **simmers** » Sun Feb 02, 2003 5:42 am

I've got the Zalman cooler too as was thinking about replacing the fan. Favourites at the moment are the 92mm Panaflo L, Papst or the Noiseblocker. But the more I read, the more confused I get

Then there's the issue of cost/UK availability.

Seems like the Papst may be quieter than the Panaflo, but some report a 'clicking' noise, whilst others say they never have any problems. The Noiseblocker from Germany appears to be as quiet as the Papst and is available from http://shop.rascom.at/catalog/product_i ... 4c835d8f02

Best solution would be to have the chance to test these in YOUR system to compare...ask your retailer nicely

miker · Post by **miker** » Tue Feb 04, 2003 11:05 am

I would vote for the PC Power and Cooling 92mm Silencer.
Much better that the Zalman, supposedly better than the Papst and Panaflo 92's