Best Cooler Compatible with Corsair Vengeance RAM

[jbcx3]

Hey everyone.

I've just got to building my new machine and I'm looking for a replacement cooler for my i7-2600k. I'm gettin ~80 degree temps under prime 95. ~40 degrees during normal use. and ~30 during idle with the stock 3.4 GHz clock. I've been doing alot of research but have received mix information on whether these HSF's would fit. I've been looking at the Hyper212, Noctua NH-C14, and Scythe Mugen 2. I've read both that these fans would fit and not fit with Vengeance RAM. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

 

[8bitbreed]

I would suggest the Zalman CNPS10X, very very good cooler for the price.

 

[fcb]

The be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced should be able to accommodate high profile RAM.

 

[ThatBattlefieldGuy]

The Corsair H series coolers will accommodate vengeance, although they are pricey and do get noisy. If silence is what you want, you should have a look at the noctua.

 

[yassarikhan786]

I can vouch for the CM Hyper 212+. It keeps my CPU under 55 C at 4.0GHz.

 

[jbcx3]

yassarikhan,

I notice you only have 8GB Corsair Vengeance in your rig compared to 16 in mine. Are the last 2 RAM slots obstructed? Can you try to see the H212 clears the RAM in the 2 slots closest to the mobo?

 

[yassarikhan786]

yassarikhan,

I notice you only have 8GB Corsair Vengeance in your rig compared to 16 in mine. Are the last 2 RAM slots obstructed? Can you try to see the H212 clears the RAM in the 2 slots closest to the mobo?

I am fairly sure it doesn't get in the way. I'll make sure when I get home though and let you know. I have some photos saved on my photobucket account and I'll check if I can tell what the clearance is like.

EDIT: From looking at the photos is looks like the cooler isn't obstructing the free Ram slot on the left. I will confirm when I can take a physical look.

 

[jbcx3]

I am fairly sure it doesn't get in the way. I'll make sure when I get home though and let you know. I have some photos saved on my photobucket account and I'll check if I can tell what the clearance is like.

EDIT: From looking at the photos is looks like the cooler isn't obstructing the free Ram slot on the left. I will confirm when I can take a physical look.

Thank you very much!

Also, could you try moving your RAM to the slots closest to the processor?

 

[yassarikhan786]

Thank you very much!

Also, could you try moving your RAM to the slots closest to the processor?

Yeh sure.

 

[fcb]

I'm pretty sure the CM Hyper 212+ and Corsair Vengeance high profile will fit alright. I found some web photos that may be a decent reference for you to look at. It looks to be a Asus 1155 motherboard.

 

[yassarikhan786]

I just checked a bit ago and the CM Hyper 212+ would be a good choice. Also confirmed by the photos above

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[jbcx3]

I just checked a bit ago and the CM Hyper 212+ would be a good choice. Also confirmed by the photos above

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Cool. Did you check with the RAM sticks moved over as well?

 

[yassarikhan786]

Cool. Did you check with the RAM sticks moved over as well?

Yep. The stick is a little bit close to the fan, but nothing to worry about.

 

[jbcx3]

Yep. The stick is a little bit close to the fan, but nothing to worry about.

What temps do you get under load?

 

[yassarikhan786]

What temps do you get under load?

Under 55 C at 4.0GHz with HT off. With HT On it goes above 60 C but still under 65. If I ever want a higher OC in the future I would get a better cooler because I don't want my temps to go above 70.

 

[leejc73]

I pulled the "heat spreaders" off mine cos they seemingly do the square root of 3/5's of feck all.

No ill effects reported but I do have roof fans drawing air over them.

 

[8bitbreed]

I think you should go for the this, reviewed by

tinytomlogan.

http://forum.overclock3d.net/index.php?/topic/39681-nzxt-havik-vs-noctua-nh-d14-review/