Mini-itx cooler

BBG280

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I'm building an HTPC with a m-itx mobo. It's going in a Bitfenix Prodigy case. Looking for suggestions for a cpu cooler. Mobo is an Asus P8H61-I R2.0 with an i5-3570K, 8GB Ripjaws 1600 and my old gtx570 graphics card. Has to be small enough to clear all of that.

I have a Hyper 212 plus laying around. The only problem I see are the little IC's on the back of the mobo near the cpu socket backplate.

Any input would be appreciated.
 
I have an h55 in another rig so I'm not opposed to doing that again. There is no overclocking on that board. I decided to re-purpose that cpu.
 
The Noctua L12 is actually awesome (just bin the 92mm fan)

Ive used one in my server from launch and am just about to use another one in the new version
 
Thanks for the advise. This is my first itx build.

*edit* Just looked at that L12 and it will fit the bill nicely.
 
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I think you will find the L12 overhangs the PCI slot in all orientations. Noctua provide a comprehensive compatibility list on their website.

JR
 
I've got the L12 and can second that its a nice cooler.

If you need any pics or dimensions off it, let me know and I'll get the ruler out. :)
 
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