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i need a better CPU cooler.. Ga-Z77x-ud5-th
« on: February 14, 2013, 04:06:38 am »
does anyone have any ideas which CPU Coolers are suited bettrt for my board?

I have a  Ga-Z77x-ud5-th with an Intel i5 3750K, not only is my heat sink too weak, but it covers  the #1 RAM slot..  my ram is Corsair Dominator DDR3 2000  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145330

I looking at a Noctua NH-C12P SE14 140mm SSO CPU Cooler   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608019

looks like it has better room for the Ram

thanks
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Re: i need a better CPU cooler.. Ga-Z77x-ud5-th
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2013, 07:19:42 am »
Hi there,

If I remember correctly most of the Noctua coolers will also cause a problem with the cooler overhanging the RAM slots on the motherboard. I used to use the Noctua NH-D14 and it covered the two closest slots.

But it's not all bad news. With the dominator RAM you can actually remove the heat-sink fins from the top of the module(s) by using an Allen Key (wrench) which I did. This doesn't usually cause any problems but you have to make sure there is good air-flow through the case.

Of course, another option is to watercool the CPU.
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Re: i need a better CPU cooler.. Ga-Z77x-ud5-th
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2013, 10:50:09 pm »
sorry... I posted this in the wrong place
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Re: i need a better CPU cooler.. Ga-Z77x-ud5-th
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2013, 11:13:17 pm »
Yes Water cool it i used the EK supremacy full copper and its great neat and small compared to air runs all day and temps in the 30c area.
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