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Zalman 9X Plus High Performance ARGB CPU Cooler, 220W Max TDP, AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1151, LGA 2011 Xeon X79/X99 Support, Black
- Powerful 120mm Annular Fan: Equipped with an advanced blade design, this high-performance fan delivers exceptional airflow and cooling efficiency, keeping your CPU at optimal temperatures even under heavy loads.
- Premium Aluminum Heat Sink & Copper Heatpipes: Featuring Zalmans Direct Touch Heatpipe (DTH) Technology, the high-quality copper heatpipes make direct contact with your CPU for rapid heat dissipation, ensuring maximum cooling performance.
- Quiet & Stable Operation: Pre-installed anti-vibration rubber pads minimize noise and reduce vibrations, allowing for silent, stable cooling without compromise.
- ARGB Lighting for Customization: The built-in ARGB fan adds vibrant, customizable lighting effects to match your PCs aesthetic, making it the perfect combination of performance and style.
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Zalman CNPS9X Performa Plus ARGB CPU Cooler High-Performance Cooling with Stunning ARGB Lighting.
Upgrade your cooling game with the CNPS9X Performa Plus ARGB, a powerhouse air cooler designed for superior thermal performance and whisper-quiet operation.
Upgrade your cooling game with the CNPS9X Performa Plus ARGB, a powerhouse air cooler designed for superior thermal performance and whisper-quiet operation.
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The Zalman CNPS9X Performa Plus ARGB is a 120mm tower-style CPU air cooler with copper direct-touch heatpipes and a customizable ARGB fan, suited to builders seeking air cooling and lighting for compatible AMD or Intel desktop systems.
Recommended For
- PC builders replacing a stock cooler on a mainstream gaming CPU who want a tower-style air cooler; a hands-on test of the Plus model found it handled an i5-13600KF at up to 208 W of cycling power, though temperatures rose under heavier overclocked loads.
- Builders styling a black PC with synchronized lighting who want a single-tower air cooler with ARGB; the Plus model has a 120 mm ARGB fan and a standard 3-pin lighting connector.
- Builders using supported AM4, AM5, or listed Intel sockets who want a conventional air cooler rather than a liquid-cooling setup; Zalman lists compatibility with AM4/AM5 and LGA1851, 1700, 1200, and 115X.
- PC builders who want a tower cooler without covering nearby memory slots; a hands-on review of the Plus model reports that the cooler does not obstruct RAM.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a mainstream gaming PC, it can cool the CPU during typical gameplay without requiring a liquid cooler; results will depend on the processor, case airflow, and power settings.
- For everyday browsing, video streaming, and office work, it provides a straightforward air-cooling option; the fan can adjust to CPU demand rather than relying on a liquid-cooling setup.
- For occasional rendering or other sustained CPU work, it can keep a system running, but testing on this model recorded high CPU temperatures under long, heavy loads; it is better suited to moderate workloads than unrestricted high-power operation.
- When replacing a basic stock cooler in a budget or midrange build, it offers a conventional tower-style air-cooling upgrade; check the case’s cooler-height clearance before installation.
- For a build where appearance matters, the ARGB fan can be incorporated into a coordinated lighting setup, provided the motherboard or controller has a compatible 3-pin ARGB connection.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Air cooling for desktop CPUs, with listed compatibility for AMD Socket AM5 |
| Cooling Performance | Air cooling with a 120 mm fan, 60–65 CFM airflow, 2000–2499 RPM speed, and 180 W TDP |
| Noise And Bearing | Hydro bearing with a rated noise level of 25–30 dBA |
| Materials And Construction | Copper heatsink material; listed materials also include aluminum and plastic |
| Lighting And Power | Addressable RGB lighting with a 4-pin power connector |
| Dimensions And Weight | Maximum cooler height of 157 mm; listed item dimensions are 3 × 4.8 × 6.18 inches; weighs 710 g |
| Included Components | Fan, heatsink, and accessories |
| Model Identifiers | ZALMAN Performa Plus, model CNPS9X |