Zalman CNPS9900 MAX Red LED CPU Cooler Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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Zalman's CNPS9900 MAX CPU heatsink cooler now comes in RED! It should be noted that in the video I praise the mounting system, but after using it, it's not one of the best ones I've encountered. CA: ncix.com US: us.ncix.com
The Zalman CNPS9900 MAX Red LED CPU Cooler is introduced in this unboxing and first look, with Linus Tech Tips highlighting that the cooler supports a wide range of sockets from modern to older platforms. The presenter walks through the package contents, noting the four pin and three pin fan options, the included thermal paste, mounting hardware, back plate, and installation tools, all neatly arranged to prevent damage during shipping. He provides a quick primer on how heat pipes work, explaining the vapor and liquid dynamics inside the tubes and how Zalman’s design aims to improve heat transfer in non gravity-assisted orientations. The video contrasts Zalman’s approach with traditional heat pipe designs, emphasizing the central fan and intake from the front as components that enhance efficiency and cooling performance in compact, tower-style builds. The host also discusses the gear's build quality, such as the mirror-like base and the thick aluminum fins with copper heat pipes, and explains how fewer shrouds can lead to quieter operation. He concludes by teasing a future comparison with the Z11 Plus HF1 Edition, which adds red LEDs, and promises to test the cooler inside a full system with a motherboard and power supply to gauge real-world cooling in a cased PC. Throughout, the presenter praises Zalman’s attention to detail and mounting flexibility while acknowledging that the installation process can still vary in ease depending on the case and setup. The video closes with a reminder to subscribe for more unboxings, reviews, and other computer hardware content, while offering close-up looks at the red LED cooler’s aesthetics and design.
Topics · technology · computer-hardware · unboxing · pc-build
Questions answered
- What makes the Zalman CNPS9900 MAX red LED cooler stand out in terms of heat pipe design?
- Zalman emphasizes a center-fed composite heat pipe design with patterns on the inner edges to help return the working fluid without relying solely on gravity, which the manufacturer claims improves efficiency especially in non-vertical installations.
- What components are included in the packaging to assist with installation?
- The box includes the fan options (three pin or four pin), thermal paste, a ball-and-socket tool for hard-to-reach screws, a back plate, AMD and Intel mounting hardware, and clearly laid-out installation instructions to facilitate mounting.
- Will the reviewer test this cooler in a full system later, and what will that setup involve?
- Yes, the reviewer plans to install the CNPS9900 MAX on a motherboard with a power supply to evaluate cooling in a complete, cased PC and to compare it with the Z11 Plus HF1 Edition that features red LEDs.