After market CPU cooler

[Bolton_99]

I'm looking to buy a Cooler Master 212 cooler and was looking at the size of thing thing and thinking would it fit in my case? http://www.dabs.com/products/coolermaster-k-series-k350---usb3-0--atx-case--side-window-8K41.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc%20product%20search&utm_campaign=Components%20and%20Storage%20-%20Cases,%20Cooling%20and%20Power%20-%20Cases

 

[cry0g3n]

It won't fit inside the case.

Cooler Master K350 maximum compatible CPU cooler height: 148.5 mm / 5.8 inch
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower-k-series/k350-rc-k350-kwn1-en/

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus/Evo has a height of 159 mm
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-plus/
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-evo/

 

[Bolton_99]

It won't fit inside the case.

Cooler Master K350 maximum compatible CPU cooler height: 148.5 mm / 5.8 inch
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid-tower-k-series/k350-rc-k350-kwn1-en/

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus/Evo has a height of 159 mm
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-plus/
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-evo/

Ah, Shame! Do you know any fans that may fit that are good quality?

 

[yoyodolo]

Yes it will fit in your case, I have the same cabinet with 212x installed.

 

[LukaBoki]

The Cooler Master TX3.It's height: 135.93mm
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-tx3/
Also a great aftermarket heatsink.

 

[Bolton_99]

The Cooler Master TX3.It's height: 135.93mm
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-tx3/
Also a great aftermarket heatsink.

Thanks!
Quick question. Why does the fan not point to the side window of the case? It looks totally different to my normal heat sink

 

[LukaBoki]

Every aftermarket heatsink is like that.
May I ask what motherboard you have? Because the TX3 isn't compatible with all sockets. 😛

 

[Bolton_99]

Every aftermarket heatsink is like that.
May I ask what motherboard you have? Because the TX3 isn't compatible with all sockets. 😛

Yeah, it is a m5a 78l-m usb.

 

[LukaBoki]

Well,I believe it can.You have an AM3+ mobo,while this TX3 supports AM3 socket.Those two sockets are the same,so I think it can.
What you can also do is get the Hyper 212 EVO and just keep the side open.That's what I am doing right now,since the heatsink is sticking out the side. 😛

 

[Bolton_99]

Well,I believe it can.You have an AM3+ mobo,while this TX3 supports AM3 socket.Those two sockets are the same,so I think it can.
What you can also do is get the Hyper 212 EVO and just keep the side open.That's what I am doing right now,since the heatsink is sticking out the side. 😛

Thanks for the help. I'll probable go with this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-TX3-Tower/dp/B005HIRDUA to keep my new 8320 cool as my mobo isn't the best

 

[cry0g3n]

Agree with LukaBoki on the Hyper TX3. I think it is compatible http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-tx3-with-fan-bracket/

"Quick question. Why does the fan not point to the side window of the case?"

The idea behind the design is that the heat is drawn up from the CPU by the heat pipes and then transferred to the fins. The fan then blows air directed to the fins to dissipate the heat. In the case of the Hyper 212 and TX3, it is intended that the fan directed at the fins blow the air toward the rear of the case where it exhausted. I hope I made sense, English is not my first language.

There are heat sinks that blow towards the CPU instead like the Scythe Shuriken for example. But the principle of drawing heat towards the fins and dissipating the it by a fan is the same.

Maybe get a low profile fan. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-profile-heat-sink-mini-itx,3639.html

 

[LukaBoki]

OK great choice.
And you can fit the TX3 onto an AM3+ mobo,read it here:
http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-tx3/

 

[LukaBoki]

Agree with LukaBoki on the Hyper TX3. I think it is compatible http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-tx3-with-fan-bracket/

"Quick question. Why does the fan not point to the side window of the case?"

The idea behind the design is that the heat is drawn up from the CPU by the heat pipes and then transferred to the fins. The fan then blows air directed to the fins to dissipate the heat. In the case of the Hyper 212 and TX3, it is intended that the fan directed at the fins blow the air toward the rear of the case where it exhausted. I hope I made sense, English is not my first language.

There are heat sinks that blow towards the CPU instead like the Scythe Shuriken for example. But the principle of drawing heat towards the fins and dissipating the it by a fan is the same.

Maybe get a low profile fan. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-profile-heat-sink-mini-itx,3639.html

From those low-profile fans,the Noctua NH-L12 is the best choice.
The TX3 is also good.
Get whichever one you want.

 

[LukaBoki]

Make sure to choose a solution.