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Review on Zalman Performa Performance Powerful Included by Binh Le ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didn't expect the quality to be so high.

It was once a bargain at a price of less than 900, which is why it gained fame. Thermal paste lives 1-2 years, you should not forget to replace it. The stock cooler is too loud, for quiet systems you can change it to the budget Cooler Master O4-P2B-12AK-GP (you will have to modify it a little with a hacksaw) or the eminent Noctua NF-S12A PWM, both are inaudible up to 800 rpm with acceptable cooling. Mounting is not particularly difficult, but if you plan to shoot more than once every couple of years, then you should find a long hex 3570k in stock at 700 rpm (we only hear when we get close) and idle has temperatures on the cores from 40 to 32. Aida warms up the stress test to 56-58. I hope it will serve faithfully with the upcoming skylake.

Pros
  • 5 heat pipes Solid copper sole A good thermal paste is included, you can apply a drop in the center of the processor cover, when pulled, it will be evenly distributed
Cons
  • Loud bearing in fan Inconvenient hex screws and wrench included