Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 VGA Heatsink Review

Zalman’s newest offering, the Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 VGA cooler is aimed at the extreme gaming enthusiast, bearing the elite "Fatal1ty" brand. The Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 should look familiar, as it’s an updated model of the VF900. Zalman has received a lot of mileage out of their flowered heatsink concept, and with reason, as it’s an excellent design with a proven track record of performance.

From the onset, the most obvious difference in this cooler is its unique color and shiny mirror finish. The Fatali1ty FC-ZV9 is made from full-copper, and implements a dual-heatpipe design just like its predecessor, but sports a bright red LED fan and a chrome-like shiny finish.

The copper construction is solid, and the workmanship is absolutely perfect. The fins and the heatpipes reinforce each other, so this cooler will remain in near-mint condition for most of its life. As long as video cards continue to use standard mounting methods, you will be able to use this cooler and many generations of future video card upgrades.

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