Which CPU cooler for a Lian Li v300?

tindale · 18 Nov 2008 at 16:14

As the title really, I have a Lian Li v300 cube, nicely running as my main media pc and gaming rig.

I've just got to the point where I could do with some more power from my E6750, and although it seems to OC to 3.2ghz ok, the temps creep up a bit high under load with the stock heatsink.

Looking at threads on here, the Arctic Freezer 7 pro seems to be the favourite but I've only got 110mm headroom (off the mobo) to play with. Has anyone got any good recomendations.

Guardsmon · 18 Nov 2008 at 16:45

Coolermaster Gemini II - should fit you.
or:
Zalman CNPS8000
Scythe Zipang
You might have to take the fans off, but the PSU should do the same job. I wouldn't suggest getting any of the zalman flower coolers like the 8700 as the fans pull the air against your PSU and you get static hot air.

tindale · 18 Nov 2008 at 17:24

Thanks, I might give the zalman a go, do you think this is going to be significantly better than the stock cooler?

Guardsmon · 18 Nov 2008 at 20:07

I'd guess so, but I couldn't say, I've got a TRUE120 and don't use a matx case. I'm sure someone will come alone soon to tell you.

tindale · 19 Dec 2008 at 12:51

Just an update if anyone else is in the same boat, a Scythe mini ninja just about fits, although actually getting it in is a bit of a challenge