HTPC CPU Height Clearance

Mitzy · 19 Dec 2012 at 19:03

Need some input.

I have a HTPC built inside of this case, according to the manufacturers website, it can accommodate a CPU Heatsink no larger than 135mm as per here.

Now I'd really like to fit an aftermarket cooler as my i7 tends to run hot and that's without an OC, plus I want to reduce overall noise, having the stock heatsink spin up is quite noticeable.

This Noctua is 130mm as per here. Will it fit inside my case? The numbers suggest yes but I'm uncertain.

Grimley · 19 Dec 2012 at 20:56

This should go in.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Noctua NH-U9B SE2 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £40.00
Total : £49.90 (includes shipping : £8.25).

Fits in one of my Silverstone LC17 Cases no problem. Max height CPU cooler is the same.

Mitzy · 19 Dec 2012 at 21:22

Grimley said:
This should go in.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Noctua NH-U9B SE2 CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / 2011 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £40.00
Total : £49.90 (includes shipping : £8.25).

Fits in one of my Silverstone LC17 Cases no problem. Max height CPU cooler is the same.

That's good to know, would you say you have 10mm clearance?

Grimley · 23 Dec 2012 at 20:01

No idea - all I know that the lid goes on & the top of the cooler doesn't chafe on the lid.