Zalman CNPS10X Performa Black CPU Cooler Review

Today Luke checks out the latest new cooler from Zalman - the CNPS10X Performa Black. This sub $40 cooler seems to tick quite a few boxes, but how does it compare against the market leaders? We find out today.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction / pricing
01:16 Bundle and overview
03:10 A closer look
03:45 The 135mm ZM10XPB-PWM fan
06:18 Warranty terms
07:14 Installation
09:18 Test setup and procedures
12:05 Test results
14:36 4.1ghz fixed frequency overclocked testing
15:33 VRM temperatures / overclocked
16:03 Stock cooling results
16:35 Closing Thoughts

Test System:
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
• Overclocked Settings: 4.1GHz all-core @ 1.225V (UEFI) - around 180W package power.
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 Aorus Master
• Memory: 32GB (2x16GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600MHz 16-18-18-36 DDR4 @ 1.35V.
• Graphics Card: Gigabyte RTX 2060 Super 0dB Mode.
• Chassis: Fractal Design Meshify 2
• Chassis Fans: 2x140mm 1000 RPM Fractal Front Intake, 1x140mm 1000 RPM Fractal Rear Exhaust, 1x140mm 1000 RPM be quiet! Pure Wings 2 Roof Exhaust (for air cooler testing).
• Power Supply: Seasonic Prime TX-1000.
• OS SSD: Corsair MP600 NVMe M.2 SSD.
• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.

CPU Coolers Compared:

• Arctic Freezer 33 eSports One - £29.99
• 1x120mm 1800 RPM Fan
• Be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 - £44.99
• 1x120mm 1600 RPM Fan
• Be quiet! Silent Loop 2 - £119.99
• 2x120mm 2200 RPM Fans, 2800 RPM Pump
• Deepcool AS500 Plus - £64.99
• 2x140mm 1200 RPM Fans
• Noctua NH-D15 - £80
• 2x140mm 1500 RPM Fans
• Cooler Master MA624 Stealth - £99.99 MSRP
• 2x140mm 1400 RPM Fans
• Arctic Freezer 50 - £59.99
• 1x140mm 1700 RPM + 1x120mm 1800 RPM Fans
• Cougar Aqua 240 ARGB – £89.99-£99.99 MSRP
• 2x120mm 2000 RPM Fans, 3200 RPM Pump
• Silverstone IceGem 240P - £119.99
• 2x120mm 2200 RPM Fans, 3000 RPM Pump
• Phanteks Glacier One 360 MP - £154.99
• 3x120mm 2200 RPM Fans, 3600 RPM Pump
• G.SKILL Enki 360 AIO - $179.99 MSRP
• 3x120mm 2100 RPM Fans, 5000 RPM Pump
• IceGiant ProSiphon Elite - £169.99
• 4x120mm 2300 RPM Fans

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