Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA2 CPU Air Cooler

Overview

The Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA2 is a high-performance tower CPU air cooler designed for modern gaming PCs and desktop systems. It combines four direct-touch heat pipes, a large aluminum heatsink, and a 120mm PWM ARGB fan to provide efficient cooling with a clean gaming aesthetic. With support for AMD AM5 and AM4 processors as well as Intel LGA1851 and LGA1700 platforms, it is suitable for a wide range of modern PC builds.

Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA2 Cooling

4 Direct-Touch Copper Heat Pipes
Pure Copper and Aluminum Construction
Up to 190W Qmax Cooling Capacity
5,974 cm² Heat Dissipation Area
120mm PWM Cooling Fan
Hydraulic Fan Bearing
800–1,500 RPM Fan Speed
Up to 47.12 CFM Airflow

The direct-touch heat pipes make direct contact with the CPU heat source, helping transfer heat efficiently into the aluminum fin stack. The 120mm fan then pushes air through the heatsink to maintain stable temperatures during gaming and demanding workloads.

Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA2 ARGB Fan

The 120mm fan features addressable RGB lighting with a white matte blade design. Its PWM control allows the motherboard to automatically adjust fan speed based on CPU temperature. The fan operates at up to 1,500 RPM and produces a maximum rated noise level of 29.5 dB(A), providing a balance between cooling performance and acoustics.

Compatibility and Design

Intel LGA1851
Intel LGA1700
Intel LGA1200
Intel LGA115X
Intel LGA2066
Intel LGA2011 / 2011-V3
AMD AM5
AMD AM4
AMD AM3

The CNPS9X OPTIMA2 measures 120 × 75 × 155mm and weighs approximately 635g. Zalman also includes ZM-STC8 thermal compound to help improve heat transfer between the CPU and cooler.

Ideal For

Gaming PCs
AMD Ryzen Systems
Intel Core Systems
RGB Gaming Builds
Productivity PCs
Mid-Range Performance Systems

Quick Technical Summary

Cooler: Zalman CNPS9X OPTIMA2
Type: Tower CPU Air Cooler
Heat Pipes: 4 Direct-Touch
Qmax: Up to 190W
Fan Size: 120 × 120 × 25mm
Fan Speed: 800–1,500 RPM
Airflow: Up to 47.12 CFM
Noise: Up to 29.5 dB(A)
Bearing: Hydraulic
Fan Control: 4-Pin PWM
Lighting: Addressable RGB
Dimensions: 120 × 75 × 155mm
Weight: 635g
Compatibility: AM5 / AM4 / AM3 / LGA1851 / LGA1700 / LGA1200 / LGA115X / LGA2066 / LGA2011-V3 / LGA2011

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