Looking at buying a Noctua U14s for my X570 build

mdaw · 28 Oct 2020 at 14:17

Hi all,

This cooler is the one I'm leaning towards buying for my new build but I can't seem to find the info I'm looking for.
I want to put this on a MSI X570 tomahawk with patriot viper steel ram (44mm tall) .
I just don't know if the cooler would interfere with the ram or not on this board or x570 boards in general.

mdaw · 28 Oct 2020 at 16:34

Unfortunately this doesn't list my new motherboard in question. It does state only 41mm clearance which will be an issue if it does over hang. Its the first time I've bought taller ram. I didn't realise it was quite that tall.

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 13:00

My issue is I have just bought 4x8gb 4133mhz at root viper steel, so I will be using all 4 slots.
I hate to say it but maybe an AIO might be a better solution for me as I assume they won't cause ram issues? Just frustrating as I really wanted the noctua u14s as it seems a really good performer for its size. I can spend more money but didn't see the point as this comes close to most big air coolers.

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 21:05

Just a thought. I currently have a Noctua nf-f12 pushing on my enermax t40. I know that would fit on the u14s and would potentially give another 20mm clearance. The u12s uses the same type of fan. I can only assume with the same fan the u14s would still perform better than the u12s as it has a larger heatsink. I can always use the a15 fan in pull position if I cant move it above the ram (if it doesn't clear it as standard).

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 21:08

Another option is the d15s. This has high ram clearance but does it impede the gpu slot?

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 21:51

Hmm. Looks good. So is it the same distance from the socket to the first ram slot on all MSI x570 boards?

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 21:52

By the way, great photos and they are greatly appreciated.

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 22:10

I've just found out. On the tomahawk 53.2mm and the unify 53.62mm

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 22:14

That is from the centre of the cpu socket to the first dimm slot. I just downloaded both manuals. From your photos I'm not convinced that the u14s was 5mm away from your ram.
Any chance you can measure?

mdaw · 29 Oct 2020 at 22:52

I have 4 sticks. You are right though. If it was only two then 2 and 4 are the ones to use. Oh how I wish we could measure it, lol. I may still take a punt on it.

mdaw · 30 Oct 2020 at 11:35

I couldn't see any screws on the ram. Just looks stuck on to me.

mdaw · 4 Nov 2020 at 10:04

Just an update, after much deliberation I actually went with this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/scythe-scfm-2000-fuma-2-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-2x120-mm-hs-04f-sy.html
It should have 100% ram compatability as it has a slim fan at the front. It gets really good reviews all over the place and at £50 here on OCuk I thought I'd give it a go. I know the U14s would give a better overall cooling performance but this should be enough as I'm not planning on overclocking.

mdaw · 4 Nov 2020 at 10:05

Also just wanted to thank you to Guest2 for all your help as well.

mdaw · 4 Nov 2020 at 16:08

It might be a while until I actually build it. I don't I'm meant to be building mine and my brothers side by side when we can meet at some point. Some parts are at his and some at mine.
Should be a decent machine when it's all finished. Ryzen 3900x, MSI x570 tomahawk, 32gb 4x4 4133mhz Patriot viper steel, 3 ssd (just normal ones for now, no m2), scythe fuma 2, amd rx480 8gb gpu and 1200W silverstone Strider 80plus gold psu in a Phanteks enthoo pro m case.