recommended cpu cooler - ilm

nox_uk · 7 Oct 2015 at 08:27

hi,

Seriously thinking about a new mini itx system with a Asrock X99E-ITX motherboard. (and eventually Ncase)

It needs an ILM cooler...

Any recommendations?

Nox

VincentHanna · 7 Oct 2015 at 10:06

I've got AIO liquid cooling in my Ncase PC, inc 240mm rad.

You don't need an ILM

Can't see it very well, but it's on the left

Full gallery: http://www.photo-pimp.com/gallery.php?gid=221

nox_uk · 7 Oct 2015 at 11:28

ILM is the standard for where the holes in the motherboard are for that socket type (2011)

the manual says i need an ilm cooler :/

looks like it comes with an adapter, but one review site ended up jamming bits of paper in with their AIO as they could not bolt one corner down

i don't want to be in that situation..

Nox

VincentHanna · 7 Oct 2015 at 12:54

Ah right, as long as the cooler supports 2011-3, you should be fine.

I have an X99 system as my primary PC and just had to change the AIO (pump failed) for a temporary solution - Phanteks TC14S and it was very easy to mount. Literally 4 screws directly in to the mounting points on the motherboard.

nox_uk · 7 Oct 2015 at 14:01

VincentHanna said:
Ah right, as long as the cooler supports 2011-3, you should be fine.

there are two types of 2011-3 socket, normal and narrow. they are incompatible with each other

the asrock x99e-itx uses narrow. every other x99 board i know of uses normal.

Nox

VincentHanna · 7 Oct 2015 at 14:36

I see, I didn't realise that.

Ignore my bad information

nox_uk · 7 Oct 2015 at 19:00

VincentHanna said:
I see, I didn't realise that.

Ignore my bad information

finding a recommendation for a normal one is pretty easy with a search

I actually think i'm going down the cooler master air route - seidel or something? i saw a review with one fitted seemingly perfectly

just need OC to get the board back in stock now and that cooler would be handy too

Nox