Last time I was looking at the video cooler from Zalman, I saw some good results from it. Today I have the CNPS 9700 LED heat sink cooler equipped with a blue LED fan. This heat sink is a large one and will be tested on an Intel E6400 test system.

The package lets you take a peek at the heat sink. The base and mounting brackets are the only sections that are not really shown.

FEATURES:

1. Compatible with all single and dual core CPUs for Intel's Socket 775 and AMD's Socket AM2/754/939/940.
2. 100% copper heat sink with aerodynamically optimized “tunnel” design for maximum cooling efficiency.
3. Innovative and patented, curved heat pipe design for a heat transfer capacity of up to six heatpipes with the use of just three.
4. 0.2mm ultra-slim fins for minimized weight and reduced airflow resistance.
5. Ultra quiet CNPS 110mm LED fan.
6. Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode.
7. Adjustable fan speed controller (FAN MATE 2) included.
8. Super Thermal Grease (ZM-STG1) included.

Looking at the back of the package you can see the loop that Zalman has created with the heat pipes.

The heat sink is just about all copper, save a few places.

Every thin fin on the heat sink is stamped with ZALMAN. Be careful handling the unit, the fins have the feeling they'll give a nice cut to your fingers.

Looking again at the base, you can see the lenses of my camera reflecting back.

Holding the heat sink by the heat pipes you see two small pieces of dust that are on the surface. Now that's a nice finish.

You get all of the mounting brackets as well as Zalman's Fan Mate 2 for controlling the speed of the fan.

The plastic bridge piece that fits around the processor is designed to go over the caps and ceramic resistors. It also has a small indentation on one corner for the locking bar on the motherboard.

The piece that fits on the back side of the motherboard is made out of plastic as well to keep from shorting out the motherboard. I did not realize that I had the sticker upside down until I was editing them.

The clips let you screw down one side all the way before working on the other side.

Once both sides are done you can still twist the heat sink back and forth in case.