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Black tower CPU cooler with four copper heat pipes, aluminium fins and a 120 mm RGB fan

Zalman

Zalman 9X Optima RGB CPU Air Cooler 180W TDP 4 Heat Pipes 120mm Fan

SKU CH-CQ0N-CG5QA

Cools CPUs up to 180W TDP with four direct-touch heat pipes and a 120mm PWM RGB fan reaching 60.89 CFM at 26 dBA

  • ColorBlack
  • Width123 mm
  • Height156 mm
  • Depth72 mm
  • Weight530 g
  • Cools up to 180W TDP with four copper heat pipes
  • Direct Touch heat pipes cut thermal resistance for faster heat transfer
  • 120mm PWM fan delivers 60.89 CFM airflow at just 26 dBA
  • Vivid RGB lighting on the 120mm fan adds colour to your build
  • Rifle bearing fan rated for long life and smooth, quiet operation

What this cooler fits

The Zalman 9X Optima RGB is a new air cooler rated for 180W TDP. It mounts on AMD AM4 and Intel LGA 1200 or 1151 sockets using the supplied brackets and back-plate. The package includes thermal compound and all clips needed for either platform. Builders who need a different socket or a higher heat capacity cannot use this unit.

Airflow and noise envelope

A 120 mm PWM fan with rifle bearing spins between 600 and 1500 RPM, pushing up to 60.89 CFM. The manufacturer rates maximum noise at 26 dBA. The shark-fin blade profile is designed to keep airflow steady while limiting vibration. Systems that require more static pressure or lower acoustic output will exceed what this fan can deliver.

Deciding specification

Four copper heat pipes make direct contact with the CPU through DTH technology, transferring heat into an aluminum fin stack measuring 123 mm wide, 156 mm high and 72 mm deep. The complete assembly weighs 530 g. If your case clearance or motherboard layout cannot accommodate those dimensions, this cooler will not fit.

Highlights

  • Cools up to 180W TDP with four copper heat pipes
  • Direct Touch heat pipes cut thermal resistance for faster heat transfer
  • 120mm PWM fan delivers 60.89 CFM airflow at just 26 dBA
  • Vivid RGB lighting on the 120mm fan adds colour to your build
  • Rifle bearing fan rated for long life and smooth, quiet operation

Specifications

BrandZalman
ColorBlack
Width123 mm
Height156 mm
Depth72 mm
Weight530 g

Questions about this item

Which socket kit should I pick for my motherboard — AMD AM4 or Intel LGA 1200 / 1151?

The box includes both AMD AM4 clips and Intel LGA 1200/1151 clips with a back-plate, so you install the kit that matches your CPU socket.

What does the 180 W TDP rating mean when the cooler is mounted on a CPU?

It indicates the cooler can dissipate up to 180 watts of heat from the processor under load, using four direct-touch copper heat pipes and a 120 mm PWM fan.

How does the 4-pin PWM interface control the fan in practice?

The motherboard varies the 120 mm fan speed between 600 and 1500 RPM based on CPU temperature, delivering up to 60.89 CFM airflow at a maximum of 26 dBA.

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