Cooler for 1366 server build

[chris182008]

I need a couple of coolers for a pair of xeon x5650's. I think normal 1366 coolers will work as the motherboard has back plates pre installed so I can just screw into those.

I'm moving it to a desktop case but there's quite a lot on the board that might get in the way. I've posted a pic at the bottom to show this.

The hyper 212 evo looks like a good choice just worried about it fitting. Budget wise I'm trying to keep it as low as possible.


My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 2 x Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler= £29.99

Total: £59.98
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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[chris182008]

Just thought I'd update this in case anyone finds it searching. The hyper 212 evo mounts are a different thread to the stock 1366 backplate fitted to server boards.

Luckily m3 motherboard standoffs work so if your looking to do the same just swap the evo mounts for standoffs and your set.

As a side note the ram and heatsinks on my motherboard block the cooler fitting in a traditional front to back config so I have mounted them top to bottom. It's not ideal but it keeps the cpu's cool enough and has made the system a lot quieter.