ZALMAN unveiled the side-flow type CPU cooler CNPS9X PERFORMA equipped with its proprietary technology and a quiet standard 120mm cooling fan. We also have "CNPS 9X PERFORMA BLACK" models with all-black heat sinks.

A narrow heat sink with aluminum fins and four copper heat pipes is used. It has a heat pipe direct contact structure that draws heat directly from the CPU's heat spreader and is TDP180W compliant. The cooling fan is a 120mm diameter Hydro Bearing fan with a "Vortex Breaker Blade (VBB)" that improves rectification and reduces noise. The primary specs include a rotation speed of 700 to 1,800 rpm 10%, a maximum air volume of 61.36 CFM 10%, a maximum static pressure of 1.43 mmH2O 10%, and a maximum noise of 28 dBA 10%. The fan has anti-vibration dampers at all four corners.

Intel LGA1700 / 1200 / 115X and AMD Socket AM4 are supported platforms. External measurements are 122 mm wide, 76 mm deep, 157 mm tall, and 680 g weight.