Gigabyte Z77N-WIFI Intel Z77 - Advice

beejjacobs · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:00

Hi Guys,

Not sure if this is strictly cooling or the motherboard section so went for here!

Looking for a decent cooler for <£20 that will fit this motherboard, with a GPU in too. Gigabyte Z77N-WIFI Intel Z77

Gibbo3771 · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:11

£20 is a bit of a tight budget I think, most good ones sorta float around £35 to £60, mind if I ask if it is need of cooler and is it still running stock?

Idleman · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:15

Here is a few and still allow a decent OC.

YOUR BASKET
1 x **B Grade** Cooler Master Hyper 612S CPU Cooler (Socket LGA1366/1156/1155/775/AM3/AM2+/AM2) £24.98
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 90 CPU Cooler(Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £21.98
1 x **B Grade** Prolimatech Lynx CPU-Cooler (Socket Intel Socket LGA 1156/1155/AMD Socket AM2/2+/3/3+ ) £14.98
Total : £72.44 (includes shipping : £8.75).

Or you could look at the low profile coolers, although you would need to check the measurements.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=2330&subid=2334

beejjacobs · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:44

Thanks Idle, do you know they fit that motherboard with a GPU?

It will be running at stock, doesn't need a good cooler just one that is quieter than stock cooler, ideally 120mm fan.

stulid · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:53

I've got a Alpenfohn Sella coming tomorrow, Its a tiny little thing, wait for me to tell you what its like.

Idleman · 25 Feb 2013 at 14:56

I believe the Civetta fits without interfering with the Gpu. So you could use the measurements as a template against similar sized coolers.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Alpenföhn Civetta CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £12.98
Total : £17.98 (includes shipping : £4.16).

Idleman · 25 Feb 2013 at 15:03

stulid said:
I've got a Alpenfohn Sella coming tomorrow, Its a tiny little thing, wait for me to tell you what its like.

That is the same size as the Civetta. Would be nice if you could post how much clearance there is between the cooler and Gpu, for future reference.
TIA.

beejjacobs · 25 Feb 2013 at 15:04

stulid said:
I've got a Alpenfohn Sella coming tomorrow, Its a tiny little thing, wait for me to tell you what its like.

That sound's interesting, thank you.

Idleman said:
I believe the Civetta fits without interfering with the Gpu. So you could use the measurements as a template against similar sized coolers.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Alpenföhn Civetta CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £12.98
Total : £17.98 (includes shipping : £4.16).

Ah thanks, I'll take a better look at the motherboard too see what the clearance is like.

stulid · 25 Feb 2013 at 16:47

I will get some pictures of it up on a ATX and mATX Z77 board, I dont have a ITX sized one, but the thing is so little I'm sure it will fit.

I've got it coming to be able to close the side panel on my case which the Coolermaster 612S wont allow.

beejjacobs · 25 Feb 2013 at 17:48

stulid said:
I will get some pictures of it up on a ATX and mATX Z77 board, I dont have a ITX sized one, but the thing is so little I'm sure it will fit.

I've got it coming to be able to close the side panel on my case which the Coolermaster 612S wont allow.

That would be great. Just to see it with relation to the socket size would be enough I'm sure.

stulid · 26 Feb 2013 at 17:22

Ok, I have it here but theres a small problem with it.

beejjacobs · 26 Feb 2013 at 23:37

stulid said:
Ok, I have it here but theres a small problem with it.

What's that?

stulid · 26 Feb 2013 at 23:40

beejjacobs said:
What's that?

A problem with a lack of mounting bits and bobs, some of its there, but no backplate mainly.

Also the mounting parts I do have are somewhat different to what I have seen in pictures of it in reviews and at Alpenfohns homepage.

I can still take a picture of it sat on top of the socket protective cover if you want?

beejjacobs · 26 Feb 2013 at 23:43

stulid said:
A problem with a lack of mounting bits and bobs, some of its there, but no backplate mainly.

Also the mounting parts I do have are somewhat different to what I have seen in pictures of it in reviews and at Alpenfohns homepage.

I can still take a picture of it sat on top of the socket protective cover if you want?

That seems rather odd. A picture might be useful, thank you. Though I am in no big rush if you think you'll be able to get proper mounts for it soon.

stulid · 27 Feb 2013 at 00:03

^
The edge of the ruler is lined up with the edge of the socket.

beejjacobs · 27 Feb 2013 at 00:04

Perfect thank you so much!

Idleman · 28 Feb 2013 at 02:34

Is that the Gigabyte B75M-D3H I see in the Pics?

stulid · 28 Feb 2013 at 19:22

You will find that the Sella cooler description has now been updated the items currently in stock only fit the socket 2011.

beejjacobs · 3 Mar 2013 at 23:31

stulid said:
You will find that the Sella cooler description has now been updated the items currently in stock only fit the socket 2011.

Thanks stulid, bit of a shame that one looked ideal!

stulid · 3 Mar 2013 at 23:38

beejjacobs said:
Thanks stulid, bit of a shame that one looked ideal!

Im going for this now - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-103-TR&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2352

Should come Tuesday, I guess you would like some pics again?