Asus p8h77-i heat sink replacement

[caremal5]

So basically, I didn't set my heat sink properly in the first place and now need to buy a new one. Will the noctua NH-L9i be a good replacement or can somebody recommend something that's better?

 

[badboyrog2]

it depend on which pc case you have..

 

[rolli59]

It is a good choice and you can not OC so it will do the job http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1317-page5.html the NH-L12 would be better

 

[caremal5]

it depend on which pc case you have..

The case is a bitfenix prodigy mini-itx

 

[caremal5]

also, will I be needing a back plate for my motherboard to attach this on with my current case?

 

[caremal5]

Hi, I've just noticed a problem with connecting the nh-l12 to my motherboard. To the best of my knowledge the motherboard only has one fan connector on it, is there any way around this issue at all?

 

[badboyrog2]

i suggest you this low profile cpu cooler ....Scythe Big Shuriken 2 Rev.B
http://www.eteknix.com/scythe-big-shuriken-2-rev-b-low-profile-cpu-cooler-review/

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/175-0236078-3163547?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Scythe%20Big%20Shuriken%202

 

[caremal5]

right, well I've just tried putting the noctua nh-l12 inside my pc and found out that it's too wide so if anyone could find me a tall heatsink that'll actually fit it would be greatly appreciated.