will Xigmatek Prime cover first PCI-E on Z68A-GD55

[mohammadnb]

hi
ok so i finally have money to by a good cpu cooler and i recently got 2nd gtx 470 so I do sli the problem is the only good cpu cooler is Xigmatek Prime available here - i read some reviews and it's good but what do you think about it ??-
if i buy it will i get any problem because of sli ??

mobo : Z68A-GD55(G3)
case : antec one gaming
VGA : 2 GTX 470

 

[jamesriley94]

Shouldnt do. the boards are designed so they can fit large coolers while keeping SLI. Plus your board has an extra PCIE x1 inbetween the cpu and the x16 lane

 

[mohammadnb]

oh thank you but what do you think about the cooler

 

[jamesriley94]

I personally wouldnt buy it.

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/xigmatek_prime_review/7

The graphs show that it doesnt perform badly, but still the D14 is 10 degrees cooler in some tests.
http://www.ebuyer.com/195165-noctua...-socket-lga1366-lga1156-lga775-am3-am2-nh-d14
Considering it's only £15 more expensive there I'd be more inclined to get that. The mounting system is amazing, and performance is better than any other air cooler.

Up to you, but I only really see 2 different coolers that I'd actually use. The CM hyper 212+ because it's very cheap for the performance you get, and quiet so that's IMO the best budget cooler there is.
After that, if you want more performance then I just wouldnt bother with anything but the Noctua. Potentially go for the H100 or the Phanteks if money and space werent an issue, and I wanted something for aesthetics, but the Noctua is the best for a reason

Also, I think 10 degrees decrease in temps for an extra £15 then it's worth it