Problem with Wraith cooler and Msi tomahawk Max.

Jimbo · 12 Sep 2019 at 18:46

So i just installed the stock Ryzen Wraith heatsink on the Msi tomahawk Max and the only way it fits is it makes the first dimm slot unusable. Couldnt put it on the other way because of the motherboards heatsink. Luckily i only need to use dimm 2 and 4. But how bad is that? If i want to put more ram in ill need a different cooler. Hope pic works...

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Jimbo · 12 Sep 2019 at 20:55

I'm just really surprised this is the case to be honest. It's just the top half of the fan that's badged AMD. I haven't got it up and running yet I only just installed the cpu and cooler and ram in the board. But I'll be checking temps. Honestly I can't believe the design.

Jimbo · 13 Sep 2019 at 07:56

Thanks very much for the info. I think its a Wraith having looked on youtube. Its round and is stock with 3600. Im probably only ever going to use 16gig so it shouldnt be a problem as long as theres no heat transfer to the dimms. Its handy im using slot 2 and 4. Ill take a look at it.

Jimbo · 13 Sep 2019 at 10:19

an0nym0us said:
What cooler is it? Wraith Stealth?

The Wraith Stealth cooler's fan shroud can be removed without detriment to performance. There's a small screw that needs to be removed, which can only be accessed when the cooler is upside down, so you'd have to take the cooler off the CPU first. With the fan shroud removed, you should have better choices on how to position the cooler.

Thats sound advice thanks very much.