CPU Cooler with easy installation?

Nick Goddard · 11 Nov 2018 at 18:57

I have just built my new system but have decided to get a new cooler as the Intel one is so loud, however I don't want to take the system apart again and it seems that with most coolers you have to attach a bracket to the underside of the motherboard. Does anyone know of a nice quiet/silent cooler that has a similar installation process to that of the Intel cooler? My CPU is a I7-8700, no overclocking going on and although it's a micro ATX case there is plenty of room, I think the CPU clearance above is 140 cm.

doyll · 13 Nov 2018 at 15:16

What case is it in?

Ezyryder · 13 Nov 2018 at 17:26

Hi Nick,

I was in the same situation as you (same chip) and went for the Hyper 212 Evo+ but I had to take the mobo out of the case to install it. If your case allows it, sometimes they have a gap behind where the underside of the cpu goes, if not, it is not a too laborious task, about 30 min if you take your time to do it right.

Hope this helps!

doyll · 13 Nov 2018 at 17:45

212 is 159mm tall by 120mm wide and 77mm deep with 51.5mm center CPU toward RAM and 37mm from top of CPU to bottom of fan. I don't like them but they are okay and don't use backplate mount.

bremen1874 · 13 Nov 2018 at 17:58

No cut out in the case behind the CPU to allow access to the mountings? I though that was a standard feature nowadays.

doyll · 13 Nov 2018 at 20:54

Indeed bremen1874. That was part of reason for asking what case Nick has.