Slim Cooler

Dirk Diggler · 9 Feb 2016 at 09:51

I'm looking for a quality CPU cooler that won't clash with RAM (Corsair Dominator Platinum). The height shouldn't be a problem as it's going in to a Corsair Air 540.

I'm looking for a bit of headroom for overclocking my 4790k. I have 16GB of RAM, so max width is around 90mm for the first 50mm after which the cooler can spread as much as it likes.

Trying to avoid the AIO route.

ci_newman · 9 Feb 2016 at 10:01

Noctua NH-D15S?

Dirk Diggler · 9 Feb 2016 at 10:28

ci_newman said:
Noctua NH-D15S?

It says 150mm width. My Max width is around 90mm for the first 50mm after which the cooler can spread as much as it likes.

Dirk Diggler · 9 Feb 2016 at 10:34

Just realised that cooler had recessed fins... Looks like just the ticket!

ci_newman · 9 Feb 2016 at 11:03

The 'S' version is modified to support tall RAM

jonclark · 11 Feb 2016 at 10:55

I have the NH-C14, bit of an older cooler and downdraught. It has 140mm fans on top and bottom so you can remove the bottom one if you need clearance. Mine is on a 2500k and it idles in low 20s (just a few degs up from ambient).

Dirk Diggler · 11 Feb 2016 at 16:43

ci_newman said:
Noctua NH-D15S?

Went for one of these, good shout!

Cheers