help with choosing smaller case

PAULRYAN52 · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:28

can I link to it, it list computer parts but doesn't sell them I think

Plec · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:32

It should be fine then but delete straight away if you're concerned.

I know all competitors so it won't taint me

PAULRYAN52 · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:36

Deleted

Plec · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:36

Nope delete that one

Useful though - can't trust that site as a source.

PAULRYAN52 · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:46

so don't take whatever the site says as fact?

Plec · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:49

PAULRYAN52 said:
so don't take whatever the site says as fact?

Not for something as specific as cooler fan and memory size compatibility.

It's useful if you had selected a 1150 CPU and a 1151 motherboard by mistake. Or DDR3 memory for a DDR4 board etc...

PAULRYAN52 · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:53

how about the d15 with single fan

Plec · 10 Aug 2017 at 23:56

PAULRYAN52 said:
how about the d15 with single fan

Should work from pics - or you could experiment in pull configuration.

PAULRYAN52 · 11 Aug 2017 at 00:00

apparently the fan can be moved up by 5mm but increases the total height to 170mm

Plec · 11 Aug 2017 at 00:07

PAULRYAN52 said:
apparently the fan can be moved up by 5mm but increases the total height to 170mm

Yes, i know, but concerned about how much tolerance we have.

Reason for this is if the fan touches the case it can cause vibration - but you would have dampening material on the panel so this wouldn't necessarily be an issue.

on paper, pics and general research it should fit - by simple fan raising, fan removal or fan orientation. Or even removing the top of the sinks off the memory.

I'm being extra careful as i'm the one not buying - i'm always careful spending others money.

If you can wait another 16 hours i should catch doyll - i may even do a dedicated post for his attention, if you're happy to wait?

PAULRYAN52 · 11 Aug 2017 at 00:08

most definitely happy to wait

Plec · 11 Aug 2017 at 00:09

PAULRYAN52 said:
most definitely happy to wait

OK, hopefully we'll have a definitive answer tomorrow...

PAULRYAN52 · 11 Aug 2017 at 00:11

hopefully

PAULRYAN52 · 11 Aug 2017 at 10:37

how about low profile memory, is there any as good as I've got now

Plec · 11 Aug 2017 at 10:42

PAULRYAN52 said:
how about low profile memory, is there any as good as I've got now

Yes - and certainly an option if required - although there are other coolers...

But hopeful we can find a resolution that doesn't involve more money.

Will search for doyll later when have more time.

PAULRYAN52 · 11 Aug 2017 at 11:02

thanks

Plec · 11 Aug 2017 at 11:55

I did a dedicated post in the cooling section - seemed easier.

Didn't link to this thread, as from experience it usually makes things confusing.

You'll hopefully get clarification pretty soon...

PAULRYAN52 · 11 Aug 2017 at 11:57

thanks

PAULRYAN52 · 11 Aug 2017 at 12:33

ok 2 more options

1. d15s
2 u14s (like you originally said)

I run at stock speeds with upto 4.5ghz

Plec · 11 Aug 2017 at 12:54

PAULRYAN52 said:
1. d15s
2. u14s (like you originally said)

The D15S would be the most equivalent compromise - and should handle 7700k at stock admirably - regardless of it's toaster like qualities.

Your, amazing, temps may be slightly higher but that would be due to case/airflow rather than the coolers ability to keep things chilly. But the temps should, in theory, still be within your preferred tolerance.