Opinions regarding Zalman ZM-80C-HP

MJOMJO Denmark New
edited October 2003 in Hardware
Uh oh I just read a post in a danish newsgroup.
A dude fried his GF4 TI4200 after fitting this cooler.

Was he a moron, or will my beloved Radeon 9700 suffer the same fate? :confused:

I don't really think he was a moron.
I will make my final conclusion after hearing your opinions.
He didn't even have artifacts. At least that is what he is saying.

Comments

  • SimGuySimGuy Ottawa, Canada
    edited October 2003
    Both BitTech and TomsHardware fit the Zalman ZM-80C-HP onto an Asus GeForce 4 Ti4200 without a problem, so it sounds like this Danish guy isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to installing things. :)

    I've never heard of anyone having difficulties installing the ZM-80C-HP on a 9700, as it utilizes the standard mounting holes that all other latest generation video cards do. If you have a 9700 AIW or 9800 AIW, be careful as there are components that stick up too high and interfere with the installation. As well, the ZM-80C-HP can't be used in SFF systems as it is too wide and interferes with the proper latching of the case lid.

    Picture below is a Radeon 9700 Pro with the Zalman cooler installed (with optional fan). :)
  • CammanCamman NEW! England Icrontian
    edited October 2003
    wow that thing looks so crazy
  • Geeky1Geeky1 University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
    edited October 2003
    MJO, it's not difficult to install, as long as you read Zalman's (excellent) instructions. BTW, for the 9700, the fan isn't really optional. I've tried running mine fanless on a ZM80-A, which is actually slightly better than the -C, and it got too hot for me to let it run that way. It probably would've been fine, but I didn't want to risk it.
  • MJOMJO Denmark New
    edited October 2003
    That could present a problem.
    The shop where I am going to buy the thing, does not carry the optional fan.
    Oh well then I will have to order it online.
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited October 2003
    I got one and i got some pics uploaded to my site. Great cooler for my 9700 pro and easy install if u follow the instructions there is 19 pics through out the installation process


    http://www.tehgnome.com/Card/
  • MJOMJO Denmark New
    edited October 2003
    Ahh thx for the pictures.

    Guess I will have to buy it online.
    I want the fan.
    I wouldn't dare using the card without it.
  • MJOMJO Denmark New
    edited October 2003
    Now I have ordered the cooler + fan.
    I threw in a couple of 5.25"->3.5" mounting brackets. (not sure this is the right term?)

    Combined total (shipping included) $62 or €50.
    That isn't too bad.
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited October 2003
    na mine was like 56 bucks shipped. its worth it tho man! everyone looks in my case and goes OMG what is that!
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