Which A/C fits Maximus II Formula?

Chan-UK · 20 Dec 2008 at 16:59

What's the best air cooler that will fit a Maximus II Formula ?

I've heard that the Noctua NH-U12P and the Tuniq Tower 120 fit, but is that all?
Are there other high end coolers that fit the Maximus II Formula?

Colossus · 20 Dec 2008 at 17:15

I've got a TRUE on one just fine. Plenty of space.

Chan-UK · 20 Dec 2008 at 17:52

Is that with a fan on blowing out the back mate?

Amidar · 20 Dec 2008 at 18:23

The noctua fits fine with either 1 or 2 fans fitted & thats with the fans blowing out of the back of the case.

Not sure about the True but had one fitted to a Maximus Formula with the fans blowing out the back so don't see why it wouldn't fit the MF II.

Chan-UK · 20 Dec 2008 at 19:53

Thanks fella's.

VARDY · 20 Dec 2008 at 20:16

ive just bought one of these. does the Zalman nVidia Tritium fit?

edit: i hope it doesnt as i want to get myself a noctua, but money is still money

Amidar · 20 Dec 2008 at 20:23

Yes it fits fine,i sold my MF II the other day to a mate who had the same cooler as you and it fits fine,but i had to file the zalmans plastic bracket (The one that go's behind the motherboad) as there is a line of solder points that protuded about 2mm which was making the bracket not sit flush.

VARDY · 20 Dec 2008 at 20:26

never understood why mobo manufacturers put stuff in the way of backplates. ive had a few now where theres been something in the way

Amidar · 20 Dec 2008 at 20:28

VARDY said:
never understood why mobo manufacturers put stuff in the way of backplates. ive had a few now where theres been something in the way

It's mainly the zalman base plate i installed it on his Abit 650i board and i had the problem back then,most backing plates from other manufactures are "X" shaped and they seem to be fine.

Both the True & Noctua fit fine with no mods needed.

bobbydigital · 21 Dec 2008 at 03:22

Tuniq 120 fits too no problem here plenty of space.