Asus Z-170 Pro Gaming with Noctua NH-D15?

[Eric_AP]

So for my soon to be mine rigg, I'm thinking about combining the Z-170 pro gaming from asus with Noctua's D15 (and a 6700K) and do some serious overclocking 🙂

However, the D15 is a bit large (understatement of the minute, worldwide that is), so does anyone know if it will block say some ram slots?

Thanks a bunch

 

[gamertaboo]

From what I understand the D15 has area's cutout specifically for the ram, though you might still have a problem with ram that have HUGE heat spreaders, and depending on how you install the fans.

I don't know if you just prefer air cooling or just haven't thought about going with watercooling, but I personally went with a Corsair H100i GTX for my 5820k and it keeps my CPU really frosty. The Skylake chips run a bit hotter though and I've read a bunch of people have issues with temps when overclocking those chips, so just something to keep in mind. If it were me going with a 6700k I would most likely go with a Corsair H110i GTX or a full custom loop, and make sure to pick your PC case accordingly. Good luck!

 

[Eric_AP]

thanks for the tips
the corsair is about twice the price of the d15 in my home country so I would rather go with the latter.
I'm considering G-skill ripjaws 4 F4 3000 which aren't small but certainly not huge.
as for the case i was thinking of the corsair 960t; plenty of space there I would say 🙂

 

[gamertaboo]

thanks for the tips
the corsair is about twice the price of the d15 in my home country so I would rather go with the latter.
I'm considering G-skill ripjaws 4 F4 3000 which aren't small but certainly not huge.
as for the case i was thinking of the corsair 960t; plenty of space there I would say 🙂

Wow that is expensive.... That's a nice case and decent ram! Good Luck