CPU cooler advice

Claire Drew · 28 Mar 2013 at 15:21

Hello folks,

I have purchased the below items and need some help in picking the right cooler to get a modest overclock of around 4.2 if possible higher.

I am in a trendsonic opera media case so must fit in with regards to hight.

Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard Rev 2

Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail

I have read some reports Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is a decent cooler and to be honest a good price as dont want to spend a fortune.

whats your thoughts?

Claire Drew · 28 Mar 2013 at 16:04

Thanks for the quick reply...

The Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A looks the best for me, in regards to cost as I have spend way more then i wanted to

and performance sounds good from your comments.

I am concerned Dimensions: L133 x W52 x H160 mm

My case via web specs say H190mm so whats the thoughts on this once sat on my CPU?

Don't want to order one that is to high for my case

Thanks

Claire Drew · 28 Mar 2013 at 17:00

Thanks for the input I have taken a punt and ordered the Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A.

The lid on the HTPC clips in on top of the sides so this should be ok (I hope).

Thanks for the input and lets hope I can get a decent overclock out of it when all assembled

Claire Drew · 8 Apr 2013 at 14:05

Right guys I am back, the above is way to big and sticks out of the top of my HTPC by a good inch or 2.

So looks like i need a low profile one.

Can anyone give my some advice on a good one for clocking by chip if one exists?
Or recommend an alternative?

Main problem seems to be the case

Claire Drew · 8 Apr 2013 at 15:40

Result, I have just been given a Noctua-NH-U9B-SE2 of a friend who removed it from a Antec fusion case. He could not close the top with out a little force due to hight, 140mm were mine is 190mm. This should fit very nice and not have to force it closed

Just ordered the mounting kit of OCUK for £5 to fit my skt so well pleased

Thanks for reply doyll, not 100% sure as I just placed it at the side of the case as not started removing upgrade yet, It was massive was completely shocked when saw the size of it