Spec me an AM3 CPU cooler... for Silverstone RV02 case!

jmp_78 · 22 Mar 2010 at 22:34

So my new build components are nearly ready for purchase, and I just need to choose an AM3 CPU cooler. Budget is £30ish tops.

Problem is, choosing a cooler that's the correct orientation. In the RV02 case, the motherboard I/O shield is on top of the case, and the fans draw in air from the bottom. I want a cooler that will take air in from below and extract above, so vertically mounted.

I get the impression that most AM3 boards will only allow one orientation, and that would be across the board, so horizontal airflow.

Anyone care to correct me... or suggest a cooler!

jmp_78 · 22 Mar 2010 at 22:48

As an example, this is the orientation I would like. This however shows an Intel mounting, and I am not sure whether you can do this on an AM3 board. I'm under the impression that it would have to be rotated 90degrees which I don't want!

Arcimbaldo · 22 Mar 2010 at 23:11

Tuniq tower 120 extreme if it will fit, im not sure on the case though but it is a besat of a cooler!

Bremmy · 23 Mar 2010 at 16:56

I've just installed a Thermolab Baram today for the same reason. On an AM3 board it mounts so that the airflow will be from DIMMs towards the I/O shield. I think that's what you want, yes?

jmp_78 · 23 Mar 2010 at 19:14

Bremmy said:
I've just installed a Thermolab Baram today for the same reason. On an AM3 board it mounts so that the airflow will be from DIMMs towards the I/O shield. I think that's what you want, yes?

Exactly!

Thanks, I'll take a look.