ZALMAN CNPS16X Real RGB LED CPU Cooler with 4D Patented Corrugated Fin Design User Manual
- To ensure safe and easy installation, please read the following precaution.
- Product design and specifications may be revised to improve quality and performance without notice.
Precautions
- Avoid tempering with objects or hands into the fan while it is in operation to prevent product damage and injuries.
- Do not eat the thermal grease, and avoid its contact with skin and eyes. If contact is made with skin, wash off with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- To prevent possible injuries, gloves must be worn while handling this product.
- Excessive force exerted on the fan may cause damage to the fan and/or system.
- Use and keep product away from reach of children.
- Check the components list and condition of the product before installation. If any problem is found, contact the retailer to obtain a replacement.
- Our company assumes no responsibility for any problem that occurs due to theuse of the product for purposes other than its designated purposes and/or the carelessness of the consumer.
- Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. Is not responsible for any damages due to overclocking CPU such as, CPU and system components.
- During transportation of the system, the cooler must be removed. Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages that occur during the transport of a system.
- Product design and specifications may be changed to improve quality and performance without notice
Specifications
| Model | CNPS16X | |
| Materials | Pure Copper, Pure Aluminum, ABS | |
| Dimensions | 140(L) x 100(W) x 165(H)mm | |
| Weight | 880g | |
| Heat Dissipation Area | 5,117㎠ | |
| TDP | 150W | |
| Fan(s) | Dimensions | 120(L) x 120(W) x 26(H)mm |
| Bearing Type | EBR Bearing | |
| Fan Speed | 800~1,500 RPM ±10% | |
| Max Noise Level | 27.0 dB(A) ±10% | |
| Max Airflow | 49 CFM | |
| Max Air Pressure | 1.21mmH2O | |
| Rated Voltage | 12 V DC | |
| Life Span | 50,000 hours | |
| Thermal Compound (ZM-STC8) | Volume / Net Weight | 1.5g |
| Temperature Range | -40℃ ~ +150℃ (-40℉ ~ +302℉) | |

Components
- Cooler

- Fan+Guide

- Fan+Guide (Reverse)

- Top LED Cover

- Intel Guide

- AMD Guide

- Backplate

- Washers

- Side Caps

- Nuts

- Loading Block (Intel)

- Loading Block (AMD)

- Thermal Compound

- Manual

- Fixing Bolts

- Stand-off Nuts

- Standoffs(A) 115X / AM3 / AM4

- Standoffs(B) 2066 / 2011-V3 / 2011

- PWM Fan ‘Y’ Cable

- Gigabyte Cable

- LED Cable

INTEL, AMD Backplate
- Nuts Position

Caution
Please check the proper ZALMAN logo direction on backplate for each Intel and AMD socket. No backplate is necessary for Intel LGA2066/2011-V/2011 socket. - 115X

- AM3

- AM4

Caution
Take note of the orientation of the nuts and the side caps
INTEL, AMD Loading Block
- Intel

- AMD

Caution
Remove the tape cover of loading block and attach it to the backplate
Intel Users
- LGA2066 / 2011-V3 / 2011

Caution
Backplate is not needed for LGA2066 / 2011-V3 / 2011 sockets.



Caution
Screw-in both bolts in an alternating fashion until they are completely tightened.

Caution
Please check the direction of the fan before installation.

- LGA115X




Caution
Screw-in both bolts in an alternating fashion until they are completely tightened.

Caution
Please check the direction of the fan before installation.


AMD Userse
- AM3 / AM4

Caution
Please be cautious for the direction of AMD Guide installation


Caution
Screw-in both bolts in an alternating fashion until they are completely tightened.

Caution
Please check the direction of the fan before installation

Cable Connection
- Connection to other motherboards

- Connection to Gigabyte motherboards


Fan Specifications
Model : LF120
- Dimensions : 120 x 120 x 26(H)mm
- Fan Speed : 800 ~ 1,500 ±10% RPM
- Max Noise Level : 27 dB(A) ±10%
- Bearing Type : EBR Bearing
- Max Airflow : 49 CFM ±10%
- Max Air Pressure : 1.21mmH2O
- Pin Connector : 4-Pin (PWM), 3-Pin (Addressable)
- Rated Voltage : 5~12 V DC
- Life Span : 50,000 hours
Model : LF120 (Reverse)
- Dimensions : 120 x 120 x 26(H)mm
- Fan Speed : 800 ~ 1,500 ±10% RPM
- Max Noise Level : 27 dB(A) ±10%
- Bearing Type : EBR Bearing
- Max Airflow : 49 CFM ±10%
- Max Air Pressure : 1.21mmH2O
- Pin Connector : 4-Pin (PWM), 3-Pin (Addressable)
- Rated Voltage : 5~12 V DC
- Life Span : 50,000 hours
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