Core I5 2500K sandybridge cpu cooler question

[gft77]

Brand new to the forum, but have really enjoyed Overclcok3d.net's youtube videos. I have a 2500K sandy bridge core I5 and want to replace my stock CPU heatsink/fan, but I'd like to find a really good heatsink/fan that uses push pins. I say this because the backside of my case doesn't have total access to the back of my CPU so the brackets used wouldn't fit unless I did a little cutting. I don't plan on overclocking the CPU but use boinc and video transcoding a lot and want to keep my 2500k as cool as possible.

Thanks

[lardan]

it's a pain I know but most of the better coolers need a backplate because they're heavy/tall - I'm running a noctua nh-d14 on a 2500k and it's great. Really easy to fit (providing you take the motherboard out or have a cut out) and amazingly quiet - just make sure it's compatible with your motherboard/case.

If you really don't want to do this then some of the arctic cooling coolers don't need a backplate but I don't know how well they'll stand up to loads of heat.

[Mrboxfacetramp]

I currently use the Arctic cooling freezer 7 Pro Rev 2. and it gives decent cooling performence at a cheap cost and especially when not overclocked although i use it at 4ghz and it doesnt go too far about 65 on prime ;]

Another benifit would be it doesnt need a back plate ;]

[lardan]

Originally Posted by Mrboxfacetramp

I currently use the Arctic cooling freezer 7 Pro Rev 2. and it gives decent cooling performence at a cheap cost and especially when not overclocked although i use it at 4ghz and it doesnt go too far about 65 on prime ;]

Another benifit would be it doesnt need a back plate ;]

sounds like a winner, bargain at £15.

[Mrboxfacetramp]

Originally Posted by lardan

sounds like a winner, bargain at £15.

Indeed ;]

[JMMP]

http://www.alternate.es/html/product...?baseId=695384

[Mrboxfacetramp]

Originally Posted by JMMP

http://www.alternate.../?baseId=695384

But does it need a backplate?

[Mrboxfacetramp]

Because i think that is a game changer in this case

[gft77]

I appreciate the suggestions, but I said screw it and decided to order a Hyper 212 plus with some Noctua NT-H1. I guess taking the motherboard out will give me something to do and maybe I can manage my cables a little better for flow

[airdeano]

Originally Posted by gft77

I appreciate the suggestions, but I said screw it and decided to order a Hyper 212 plus with some Noctua NT-H1. I guess taking the motherboard out will give me something to do and maybe I can manage my cables a little better for flow

very good selection.. yes you'll have to remove the mobo, but you'll be glad you did and didnt break the bank.

heck, mark the locations of the heatsink anchors with a sharpie on your motherboard tray and make your own

cut-out. custome for your mobo.. idea?

airdeano