P5N32-E cooler compatibility

citizen__erased · 19 Sep 2007 at 18:53

I'm looking to replace my freezer pro 7 as it makes a loud vibrating noise for a while after i've switched my pc on. I'm thinking of going for the noctua or the thermalright ultra 120 but i'm a bit worried that my heatpipes around the CPU socket will get in the way. Anyone else have this board with one of these coolers?

Meridian · 19 Sep 2007 at 19:48

The Thermalright is fine - the heatpipes lift the main mass of the cooler well clear of the board. I've just taken a look - I have both, just not together.

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citizen__erased · 19 Sep 2007 at 20:03

Thanks for checking. I've found a compatibility list for the noctua, sounds like that's ok too. The only other thing is whether they fit in my case.

Meridian · 19 Sep 2007 at 22:07

The Thermalright is VERY tall. I've found it usually fits (just), but if the case has a fan in the side door then that won't fit. Certainly true of the Antec Nine Hundred and the Coolermaster Praetorian 762.

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citizen__erased · 19 Sep 2007 at 22:58

Although my TJ09 is quite a big case, i wouldn't say it was particularly wide. Perhaps i'd better go for the noctua instead.

citizen__erased · 20 Sep 2007 at 21:04

Anyone got either of these coolers in a TJ09?