CPU cooler which can be installed next to high profile RAM?

RickyRunNGun · 11 Dec 2012 at 16:58

I need a CPU coolers for the Intel i5 3570k and want to install Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance RAM. Which coolers could I use?

Uncle Petey · 11 Dec 2012 at 17:08

Any particular need for that ram? The tall heatsinks do next to nothing.

RickyRunNGun · 11 Dec 2012 at 17:34

Uncle Petey said:
Any particular need for that ram? The tall heatsinks do next to nothing.

They look cool and Im going for a Black and Green theme. I'm getting a windowed case and so want the insides to look cool under green LEDs

mattx2 · 11 Dec 2012 at 17:39

Any of the closed loop water coolers will work fine H80 antec 920 etc

Uncle Petey · 11 Dec 2012 at 17:48

Since you want to show off the ram, you'll want a single tower or something set back like a Silverstone HE01 or just get a closed loop.
Either way, ram clearance wouldn't be a factor in most cases.

doyll · 12 Dec 2012 at 00:02

Thermalright HR-02 is offset for clearance

and True Spirit 120 is offset even.

Silverstone HE01 thin front radiator sets completely in front of heatsink. It uses a 38mm thick single fan

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