CPU cooler for current project.

[Glassjaw003]

I have a question to ask anyone that is willing to answer! What CPU cooler do you think would be optimal for looks, performance is an after thought, in my build located here.

This is what I am building for,

Thanks to anyone that can help.

 

[andrewmchugh]

A blue phantek would look nice.

 

[Glassjaw003]

I was thinking the same thing, the only problem being the color of the casing of the fans. This is why I am asking, so I get opinions on something like would the white throw off the the cases scheme.

 

[seumasbeathan]

Man I hate that case xD But yeah I agree with Andrew the Phantek would be great, maybe get it and just use different fans?

 

[Glassjaw003]

You hate it! I think it is fantastic, but it is just one of those cases. Also, I should say that I am custom creating my cables to fit the color scheme of my system. White could work with that.

 

[theDTP]

+1 Phantek but maybe with SP120 fans with blue rings ?

Edit: Oh wait damn, they are 140's on that cooler, my bad.

 

[iBeInspire]

What about the Havik140..?
It looks quite angular, and the white would match you case

 

[tinytomlogan]

A blue phantek would look nice.

Or a white one but I agree

 

[BesiX]

I can already spot a possible problem: that CPU connector.
Since I don't see a gap to guide it through at the top of the motherboard, I think an extension will be needed. (Since it's practically on top of the stock cooler now and it just doesn't seem long enough to be guided round the top of the board.)

 

[Mhyles]

God, that case. :/

Anyway, a Phanteks PH-TC14PE Blue/White would suite it perfectly, if not take a look at the NZXT Havik, they're both fantastic looking and both great coolers.

 

[Glassjaw003]

I can already spot a possible problem: that CPU connector.
Since I don't see a gap to guide it through at the top of the motherboard, I think an extension will be needed. (Since it's practically on top of the stock cooler now and it just doesn't seem long enough to be guided round the top of the board.)

Actually Mr. TTL himself solved this for me. I had a couple ideas of how to get around this, but didn't even thank to route the cord behind the motherboard, which I can. So it shouldn't be a problem, route the cord behind the motherboard and it looks wonderful. Oh and there is a bit of a gap at the top of the motherboard, just not a cutout.

God, that case. :/

Anyway, a Phanteks PH-TC14PE Blue/White would suite it perfectly, if not take a look at the NZXT Havik, they're both fantastic looking and both great coolers.

Yes I actually looked at all three. I ended up choosing the blue because of the new idea with the color scheme of the cables.