Zalman vs. Zalman

[Viperidae]

OK. I've boiled down my choices to two Zalman fans for my new CPU. There isn't much out there in terms of reference for direct comparison.

Here they are:

CNPS 7700-cu
Pros:
120mm fan
Quieter than 9500
Standard construction: fan goes straight onto core

Cons:
Weighs ~1kg
Fan runs at lower RPM
Smaller dissipation area
Lower (although not listed) CFM rating

CNPS 9500-cu
Pros:
Higher CFM rating
Weighs ~530g
Larger dissipation area
Fan runs at higher RPM

Cons:
Fan does not blow directly onto core; it redirects air (see pic below)
92mm fan
Slightly more expensive

The main thing that stays me from buying the 9500 is the way the air goes. Does this method work as well as the usual?

Help appreciated.

 

[Qonfused]

FFS. Just pick one.

 

[Dumb Dude]

Get the 9500 like I told you that one time. It blowing off the side makes no difference since its using heat pipes. Its pros are way better than the first option and it really has no cons aside from the higher price.

 

[Asus]

9500 review
Includes the 92mm Zalman 7000, Thermalright's XP120 and the Ninja.

Here is another with the 120mm Zalman 7700