Zalman CNPS8700 NT

The cooler from the South Korean Zalman Company comes in traditionally shaped box.  Only this time it is of strict black-and-white design:

The accessories bundle has also changed. Now it includes Fan Mate 2 rotation speed regulator and double-sided stick tape for it:

The kit bundle still contains a plastic retention frame and backplate for LGA775 mainboards, universal retention clip with removable tip, Zalman CSL850 thermal compound, screws, company logo sticker and multi-lingual installation manual.

Zalman CNPS8700 NT is an exact copy of Zalman CNPS8700 LED we have tested earlier. This time, however, the entire heatsink, its base and heatpipes are nickel-plated:

The cool still measures the same 120 x 123 x 67 mm and weighs 475g. This light-weight and compact cooler now looks very stylish and serious.