Zalman CNPS8000 Low-Profile CPU Cooler
 

The numbers in the testing section don't lie: this unit cools fantastically. Zalman has truly made the CNPS8000 so it lives up to their claims regarding cooling capability and noise reduction. If you're looking for these features in a CPU cooler but are on a budget, the Zalman CNPS8000 may just be for you.

too bad this cooler isn't compatible with AM2.

it is not? it uses 2 clips of the K8 bracket, those clips are also on the AM2 bracket... so..

Jmke ,
I guess you're right.
But the Zalman website doesn't mention AM2 ...
only S940 (which could mean AM2 as well - very confusing to me)

http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...x=203&code=005

Lol, it didn't cross his mind to turn the cooler so that the heatpipes wouldn't touch the ram ? :)

performance was tested outside a case as far as I can see; since this is a low profile cooler, it should be tested in a low profile case:) I have my work cut out for me