BitFenix shinobi and corsair A50 cooler

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:13

have both of these that arrived today but by the look of it the cooler looks as if its going to be a little tall to fit in the case.
Anyone know if it will fit or not, if not would i be able to get a refund at all from overclockers (unused but taken out of box), and anyone recommend a cooler than would fit in the case?

Thanks

stulid · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:21

Which Shinobi do you have?

http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/shinobi#support

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum clearance for CPU coolers on Shinobi and Shinobi Window?
Shinobi Window maximum CPU cooler height = 159.5mm
Shinobi maximum CPU cooler height = 161.5mm

http://www.corsair.com/cpu-cooling-kits/air-series-air-cooling-cpu-cooler/air-series-a50.html

Heatsink dimensions 159.5mm x 124.6mm x 81.2mm

It should fit with just a Rizzla gap left, but manufacturing tolerances do vary.

panyan · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:32

stulid said:
It should fit with just a Rizzla gap left

LOL

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:35

ive got the windowed version of the case

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:39

so by the looks of it, its going to be slightly too bit, well hit n miss by look of it. dont want to install it though find it doesnt fit and then not swap it for different cooler or get refund

Reaper 392 · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:40

if it doesnt fit then you can definitly get a refund from OcUK. i was in the same situation but with a different case and cooler, and 5UB said it would be fine sending the cooler back under DSR. luckily i didnt have to though

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:43

well im only a 30 min drive away from OC's anyway, so could return it in person if need be

tigerstyle · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:43

just make sure your thermal paste is really thin

stulid · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:44

podster said:
well im only a 30 min drive away from OC's anyway, so could return it in person if need be

Did you collect and pay in person? if you did then the DSR regulations dont apply.

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:46

no had it delivered

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:47

if i end up having to return it then any other cooler for similar price that could recommend thats slightly smaller?

stulid · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:48

A gelid tranquillo

http://www.gelidsolutions.com/products/index.php?lid=2&cid=12&id=46

Its about 153mm

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:53

would it be worth a call to tech support/return to double check it can be returned if ive attempted to fit it?

Reaper 392 · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:54

podster said:
would it be worth a call to tech support/return to double check it can be returned if ive attempted to fit it?

unless things have changed since june, then you should be ok. probably best to make a post in the customer service section though

stulid · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:54

You have nothing to lose by asking.

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 11:56

will give them a bell then, if i find out now, i can return it if need be before they close

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 13:35

good news it fix, with quite abit of space aswell so all is good

. once i finally get it up and running is there a way i can find out cpu temp or temp of each core so can see if thermal compound has been put on well enough etc?

stulid · 1 Oct 2011 at 13:36

Download RealTemp, it shows all four cores, min/max and average

Surveyor · 1 Oct 2011 at 13:37

podster said:
good news it fix, with quite abit of space aswell so all is good . once i finally get it up and running is there a way i can find out cpu temp or temp of each core so can see if thermal compound has been put on well enough etc?

CoreTemp for Intel and AMD processors.

RealTemp for Intel processors only.

podster · 1 Oct 2011 at 14:16

cheers guys. one last question, would it be ok just to put in my OS HD in for now, and then add my other sata's to system later? wont cause any probs will it?