Hybrid Silent Pipe alternative

Alundran · « **on:** July 10, 2011, 05:44:38 pm »

Ok need a lil help here guys

I have a GA-X58A-UD7 (Rev 1)

Iv decided to get some USB3.0 Host cards for my new case
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2-ports-lycom-ub-114-internal-usb30-%28nec%29-inc-low-profile-pci-e-host-card

my problem is the silent pipe heatsink cooler covers up the ports im gonna put them in

i was wondering if there are any aftermarket alternative coolers. after removing the cooler and water block i have a fair amount of room to play with (see image)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/p1010631iw.jpg
If there are no alternatives i suppose i could take an old CPU heatsink into work and mill it down to suit

as always your input is much valued

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:17:46 pm »

Have you filled up all your other PCIE slots otherwise you could just use them ?

Failing that I would think a customised solution is the best bet.

Alundran · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2011, 06:26:24 pm »

no the pci express slots arnt all filled but im goin to be going 3 way crossfire so they will be plus im a bit finicky about such things

i have a specific layout plan for componants ha ha

Aussie Allan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2011, 07:41:02 pm »

you only have 3 PCI-E port for ......3 way crossfire and 1 PCI-E host card........is my calculator blustered or am I missing something

Aussie Allan

Dark Mantis · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:19:19 pm »

No Allan he has a X58A-UD7 which has PCIEx16 x2, PCIEx8 x2 and PCIEx1 x2.

F5BJR · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:48:39 pm »

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