Cooling Suggestions for i7 3930

Hang on, I forgot about something :o

Since the X16 slot is at the top, rather than an x1, you may have slight gpu/cooler clearance issues with the width of the fans and/or clips.

Doyll can definitely help you with that one :)
 
Uncle Petey said:
Hang on, I forgot about something :o

Since the X16 slot is at the top, rather than an x1, you may have slight gpu/cooler clearance issues with the width of the fans and/or clips.

Doyll can definitely help you with that one :)
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Thanx for the info Uncle P, I'll awate any further info from doyll then. I'm in no real hurry as the build will have to wait for funds to even get off the ground. As you will know, this little project is NOT going to be cheap.
 
Plopper said:
Thanx for the info Uncle P, I'll awate any further info from doyll then. I'm in no real hurry as the build will have to wait for funds to even get off the ground. As you will know, this little project is NOT going to be cheap.
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Still hoping for some info on this please.

Also I've picked this power supply because it's the one I'm running how;

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-288-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1103

but would anybody care to recommend a better/quieter one?
 
Uncle Petey said:
Me? I'd go the SB-E SE as it's the best all-rounder in terms of clearance, noise and looks imo. Unless you have a red or beige theme of course.
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You just hate me cus you didn't get the Extreme when you had the chance! :D

Buy the extreme and pre-order 2x TY-147 fans for £5.99 each. Use they TY-143 if you want or put the black/white TY-147's on and sell the TY-143's to Petey. :D

Uncle Petey said:
Hang on, I forgot about something :o

Since the X16 slot is at the top, rather than an x1, you may have slight gpu/cooler clearance issues with the width of the fans and/or clips.

Doyll can definitely help you with that one :)
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You lazy clod! :D
If I only had a p for every time I've posted this info.
Cooler size comparison (Width x Depth x Height looking from front of case with motherboard laying flat)
K2 . . . . . .= . . . . 8x 6mm pipes 140x128x158mm 146x154x160mm w/ 120mm & 140mm PWM fans 43.2mm*
D14 . . . . .= . . . . 6x 6mm pipes 140x130x160mm 140x158x160mm w/ only 2011 has PWM fans 44mm*
TC14 . . . . .= . . . 5x 8mm pipes 140x134x160mm 140x159x171mm w/fans, PWM adaptor included 40-45mm*
Silver Arrow . = . 4x 8mm pipes 147x123x160mm 151x149x160mm w/Fans 40.87mm*
SA SB-E . . . .= . . 8x 6mm pipes 155x105x164mm 170x130x170mm w/ 140mm & 150mm PWM fans 31.9/39/46mm**
SA SB-E Extreme 8x 6mm pipes 155x105x164mm 155x130x165mm w/fans Reason it's smaller is 140mm fan vs 150mm fan.
HE01 . . . . .= . . . 6x 6mm pipes 140x119c160mm w/ 140x38mm PWM fan
Dark Rock Pro .= 7x 6mm pipes 133x124x166mm 133x149x166mm w/ 120mm & 135mm PWM fans

*Fins above bottom of cooler. CPU is approximately 7mm above motherboard so you will have a few more mm RAM clearance.
**Fins are 3 different levels.
 
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doyll said:
You just hate me cus you didn't get the Extreme when you had the chance! :D

Buy the extreme and pre-order 2x TY-147 fans for £5.99 each. Use they TY-143 if you want or put the black/white TY-147's on and sell the TY-143's to Petey. :D


You lazy clod! :D
If I only had a p for every time I've posted this info.
Cooler size comparison (Width x Depth x Height looking from front of case with motherboard laying flat)
K2 . . . . . .= . . . . 8x 6mm pipes 140x128x158mm 146x154x160mm w/ 120mm & 140mm PWM fans 43.2mm*
D14 . . . . .= . . . . 6x 6mm pipes 140x130x160mm 140x158x160mm w/ only 2011 has PWM fans 44mm*
TC14 . . . . .= . . . 5x 8mm pipes 140x134x160mm 140x159x171mm w/fans, PWM adaptor included 40-45mm*
Silver Arrow . = . 4x 8mm pipes 147x123x160mm 151x149x160mm w/Fans 40.87mm*
SA SB-E . . . .= . . 8x 6mm pipes 155x105x164mm 170x130x170mm w/ 140mm & 150mm PWM fans 31.9/39/46mm**
SA SB-E Extreme 8x 6mm pipes 155x105x164mm 155x130x165mm w/fans Reason it's smaller is 140mm fan vs 150mm fan.
HE01 . . . . .= . . . 6x 6mm pipes 140x119c160mm w/ 140x38mm PWM fan
Dark Rock Pro .= 7x 6mm pipes 133x124x166mm 133x149x166mm w/ 120mm & 135mm PWM fans

*Fins above bottom of cooler. CPU is approximately 7mm above motherboard so you will have a few more mm RAM clearance.
**Fins are 3 different levels.
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WOW thanx for all the infos dude, great stuff.
 
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