Aftermarket CPU cooler Help.

[darkbubble]

Hi all,

I was just wondering if the Noctua NH-D14 will fit in the Antec 1100 case with 1 or 2 Blue LED fans installed on the window panel. I'll be using Corsair Vengeance 8GB RAM as well. Thanks in advance.

-DarkBubble

 

[unksol]

um? what? where are the fans? why does it matter they are led?

 

[darkbubble]

I guess it really doesn't matter 😛. the fans are listed, the link is attached... but here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103091

 

[Deleted member 217926]

You should have no problems with the Antec 1100 and the DH 14. You may run into clearance issues with the ( optional ) side mounted fan but it can be quickly fixed with a Dremal tool and cutting a small notch out of the side of the fan. At least that's how I made my side fan fit in my Antec 1200 with my Scythe Mugen 2.

 

[cin19]

The cooler will fit well because ite high is 6.3" only and your case depth is 9.3". But the RAM will block the cooler if you install it on the 1st memory slot. So you have to put it on 2nd one. You can check the link which show the picture
http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1797&pageID=8510

or you can turn it 90 degree http://tbreak.com/tech/2011/12/noctua-nh-d14-se2011-cpu-cooler-review/

 

[Deleted member 217926]

^ Good catch!

That Corsair Vengance is the worst RAM in the world to use with an aftermarket cooler and I'm not sure whay they still make it. It gets in the way of even a small aftermarket cooler. Get the low profile version.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233186

DDR 3 runs so cool the heatspreaders are just for show anyway. Any GSkill Ripjaws X or Z will fit under your cooler as well. If you turn the fan it can affect performance.

 

[darkbubble]

Would the low profile affect my performance (building a gaming PC)

 

[cin19]

no

 

[darkbubble]

Best answer selected by DarkBubble.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Would the low profile affect my performance (building a gaming PC)

Not at all. The heatspreaders on DDR3 are just for show. It runs very cool even without any heatspreaders.

 

[darkbubble]

Alright thanks very much!

 

[kickerconspiracy]

You should have no problems with the Antec 1100 and the DH 14. You may run into clearance issues with the ( optional ) side mounted fan but it can be quickly fixed with a Dremal tool and cutting a small notch out of the side of the fan. At least that's how I made my side fan fit in my Antec 1200 with my Scythe Mugen 2.

Are there any fans out there that'll fit on the side with this set up as I've got a DH14 and am thinking of getting this case.