HELP: CPU COOLER REQ TO FIT WITH

Darujhistan · 29 Jun 2013 at 20:45

Asus Maximus Gene V and Corsair Dominator RAM (two sticks).

Case 650d.

I've had a look and things look tight near the GPU and RAM. Depth of cooler should not be a problem, as case is pretty deep.

Particulary interested in the views of anyone with similar set up.

Budget? £60 tops.

Cheers.

foxrocks · 29 Jun 2013 at 21:09

If height isn't a problem but you don't want the cooler to encroach too far in the other dimensions, the Noctua NH-U14S might be a good bet. Not too far off the NH-D14 in performance, but quieter and less massive.

Something Else · 29 Jun 2013 at 22:53

To give you an idea of what will work on that board.

I have a prolimatech megahalems with 2 fans at 25mm each
Heatsink Dimensions: (L)130mm X (W)74mmX (H)158.7mm

so total width is 124mm with about 2mm from the ram stick.

The cooler also blocks the first ram slot off but the fan can be raised to allow for low profile ram to fit. I use patriot viper venom

The gpu clearance is acceptable with this setup between the heatsink and gpu pcb but the fan clips come close but the way the fan attaches is different with each cooler so be aware that some may foul.

I know another person on here uses a K2 with the Gene, OCUK even supply the gene with a K2 cooler in one of their bundles.

Some pics for you.

Darujhistan · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:20

foxrocks said:
If height isn't a problem but you don't want the cooler to encroach too far in the other dimensions, the Noctua NH-U14S might be a good bet. Not too far off the NH-D14 in performance, but quieter and less massive.

That looks a very good option. Thanks.

mickyflinn · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:31

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Hydro H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler *Manufacturer Refurbished Unit - 90 Day Warranty £39.95
Total : £44.94 (includes shipping : £4.16).

Darujhistan · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:33

Thanks Something else:

Just to clarify, does the Magahalems come with fans, or do i need to by those separately?

Do you know if the guy you mentioned (K2) had similar RAM to mine?

Something Else · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:36

The megahalems requires fans so it makes the cost of it quite expensive.

A closed loop cooler might be an option if you like them, not my cup of tea tbh.

not sure what ram he had. I will try and see.

Cant find it sorry.

large ram on the gene will work with a k2 all you would have to do is move the front fan to the back

Uncle Petey · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:37

YOUR BASKET
1 x Silverstone Heligon SST-HE01 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £62.99
1 x Thermalright Archon Rev. B CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £49.99
1 x Phanteks PH-TC12DX CPU Cooler - Blue (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £44.98
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 140 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £28.99
Total : £198.35 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Darujhistan · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:37

mickyflinn said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Hydro H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler *Manufacturer Refurbished Unit - 90 Day Warranty £39.95
Total : £44.94 (includes shipping : £4.16).

Thanks. Another option, and a different kind of solution.

Darujhistan · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:39

Something Else said:
The megahalems requires fans so it makes the cost of it quite expensive.

A closed loop cooler might be an option if you like them, not my cup of tea tbh.

not sure what ram he had. I will try and see

Yes, I did like the look of the blue one too, but extra money on fans is a bit steep for me. Thanks.

Someone just suggested a closed loop. I'll look into that.

Darujhistan · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:40

Uncle Petey said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Silverstone Heligon SST-HE01 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £62.99
1 x Thermalright Archon Rev. B CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £49.99
1 x Phanteks PH-TC12DX CPU Cooler - Blue (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £44.98
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 140 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £28.99
Total : £198.35 (includes shipping : £9.50).

Cheers, I'm not going to struggling for choices it seems!

Uncle Petey · 29 Jun 2013 at 23:42

Nah, there's something for everyone out there

Edit: Forgot this one.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Prolimatech Armageddon CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011) £44.95
1 x Thermalright TY-147 140mm Case Fan - 120mm Mount - Silent £5.99
Total : £50.94 (includes shipping : FREE).

There are plenty more. These are just my pick of the bunch.

Darujhistan · 30 Jun 2013 at 11:06

mickyflinn said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Hydro H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler *Manufacturer Refurbished Unit - 90 Day Warranty £39.95
Total : £44.94 (includes shipping : £4.16).

Hi, do you know if my case (650d) supports the top mounted 240MMM radiator?

mickyflinn · 30 Jun 2013 at 11:51

Darujhistan said:
Hi, do you know if my case (650d) supports the top mounted 240MMM radiator?

Yes it does.

1x 200mm fan (compatible with two 120mm or 140mm fans)

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4529/corsair-obsidian-650d-transmuting-graphite-to-obsidian

Darujhistan · 30 Jun 2013 at 12:07

mickyflinn said:
Yes it does.

1x 200mm fan (compatible with two 120mm or 140mm fans)

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4529/corsair-obsidian-650d-transmuting-graphite-to-obsidian

Thanks. I might give one of these a go, it would leave much more room around the GPU and RAM. I know there are coolers that would fit my rig, but things will be tight.