Zalman 7000B? 7700?

acaurora · Post by **acaurora** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 3:19 pm

I was reading one of the posts earlier today, where a poster was asking about using a Zalman 7000B. I searched the forums, and wasn't able to find anything, and Google was likewise. Does anyone know what is the difference between the 7000A and the 7000B? Also, anyone know when the 7700 is expected to be in stores/availability?

Nebor · Post by **Nebor** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 6:39 pm

Well, I'd wager that that guy has the only 7000B in existance. That's the only possible explanation for why he would say it, and google could find nothing about it.

acaurora · Post by **acaurora** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:29 pm

http://www.overclocker.com.cn/ReadNews. ... pecialID=0

It has the fan mate 2 bundled, instead of the fan mate 1, and it is lighter, 438g vs 445g for the A. Fan specs are the same... however I think the B has support for the 939 pin ones, while the A doesn't (Zalman's specs page for the A shows 939 at the top, but fails to mention it under "supported CPUs"). But then again, I don't know if the 939 pin/940s have any difference in their socket hole layout other than 1 less pin.

The confusing part is that on the photograph, the front clearly says 7000B, but if you look on the back, there's a printed sticker saying 7000A... ugh.

So I guess we can assume that the B is a lighter version of the A, same size, same fan, newer fan controller, and that's about it...

Wedge · Post by **Wedge** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:45 pm

I asked this question in a separate post, but it seems appropriate to ask here as well: what is the advantage of zalman's fan mate 2 over fan mate 1?

I see the wires lead out from the same side, but is there anything else about #2 that makes it more desirable than #1?

acaurora · Post by **acaurora** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:53 pm

The voltages are the same, I think that the actual device is a little smaller, perhaps the knob is easier to turn...

OH WAIT I KNOW!

IT COMES WITH VELCRO STRAPS!!!!

Yes, that's the ticket!

Tibors · Post by **Tibors** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 2:13 pm

The wires not only lead out from the same side, they are longer too. Both make it easier to attach it to the outside of the case if you want.

acaurora · Post by **acaurora** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 2:47 pm

well yes but...

THE VELCRO STRAPS ARE COOLER. Who cares about longer wires?

/sarcasm

sorenbro · Post by **sorenbro** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 2:33 am

Has anyone tried one of the 7000B against a 7000A?
On the Zalman website they write that the 7000B "Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode"
But under the description for the 7000A they do not mention this, does this mean that there is a difference in noiselevel/vibration between the two models?

wim · Post by **wim** » Tue Jul 27, 2004 5:23 am

i recall reading that somewhere ("Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode") when i got my 7000A - if it wasn't on website it must have been written on the box or something.

don't get your hopes up about noise level, it appears to be the same fan.
and it's a crock that it doesn't generate noise in silent mode (unless they're calling "silent mode" when it's unplugged) marketing types just like to make spurious claims like that

dddp · Post by **dddp** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:11 am

Tibors wrote:The wires not only lead out from the same side, they are longer too. Both make it easier to attach it to the outside of the case if you want.

also it comes with double sided tape so's you can stick it on your case

more details at zalmans web site

NARC · Post by **NARC** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 11:48 am

Just an FYI for availability of the 7000B in the US:

The current B version will not be available in the US. However, a revised version will in the near future.
Support
Zalman USA, Inc.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... 88&start=0

nahyah · Post by **nahyah** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 12:53 pm

actually. .. 7000B is due to release in October. and the difference batween 7000A and 7000B is that 7000B is lighter than 7000A. thats it. 7700 ETA is unknown but thats things a monster. i dunno what kinda case and mobo will fit that. hope this clears something up

Gxcad · Post by **Gxcad** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 12:58 pm

Anyone seen these heatsinks?

http://www.legitreviews.com/reviews/775hsf/

apparently the thermaltake tower has an all aluminum version (excluding heatpipes) though it is still very tall meaning there will be torque. The asus heatsink looks even crazier than all other "crazy" heatsinks. They really are getting rediculously big!

-Ken

soujir0u · Post by **soujir0u** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 1:33 am

I think the B version has support for socket 939 processors...

jmke · Post by **jmke** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:14 am

no new info :p

acaurora wrote: however I think the B has support for the 939 pin ones, while the A doesn't

Zeatrix · Post by **Zeatrix** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 1:21 pm

A retailer here in Sweden does have the 7000B (both Cu and AlCu) in stock...

Mats · Post by **Mats** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 5:01 pm

7700 availability.

acaurora · Post by **acaurora** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 10:04 pm

October 10th! oOOoooo...

Qwertyiopisme · Post by **Qwertyiopisme** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 11:11 pm

Zeatrix wrote:A retailer here in Sweden does have the 7000B (both Cu and AlCu) in stock...

Um... WHich retailer may that be?

*hopes-for-somewhere-near-gothenburg-or-mailorder*

Zeatrix · Post by **Zeatrix** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 3:02 am

Qwertyiopisme wrote:
Zeatrix wrote:A retailer here in Sweden does have the 7000B (both Cu and AlCu) in stock...
Um... WHich retailer may that be?

*hopes-for-somewhere-near-gothenburg-or-mailorder*

www.gtek.net

Qwertyiopisme · Post by **Qwertyiopisme** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 4:27 am

Zeatrix wrote:
Qwertyiopisme wrote:
Zeatrix wrote:A retailer here in Sweden does have the 7000B (both Cu and AlCu) in stock...
Um... WHich retailer may that be?

*hopes-for-somewhere-near-gothenburg-or-mailorder*
www.gtek.net

Of course...

Go Gtek!

IMO they're the best for cooling stuff.

Zeatrix · Post by **Zeatrix** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 4:55 am

Qwertyiopisme wrote:
Zeatrix wrote:
Qwertyiopisme wrote: Um... WHich retailer may that be?

*hopes-for-somewhere-near-gothenburg-or-mailorder*
www.gtek.net
Of course...

Go Gtek!

IMO they're the best for cooling stuff.

yes and they are located in Gothenburg and have mailorder... so I guess all your wishes have gone true...

Edward Ng · Post by **Edward Ng** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 7:37 am

FanMate II separates the speed monitoring and power lines so that you can still monitor the fan's speed (if it has such a signal) while using the mains lines to power the fan instead of the mainboard. There are reasons to use the mains line to power the fans instead of the motherboard, but most of them are related to overclocking and/or the types of fans SPCR members wouldn't use.

-Ed

Zalman 7000B? 7700?

Zalman 7000B? 7700?

No 7000B anytime soon for the USA