Heatsinks that can clear vengeance ram

[PuzzyFandas]

Title says it all. I need a good cpu cooler that doesn't have ram issues with asrock extreme4 z68 and corsair vengeance ram.. It'll be for a 2500k going to about 4.6-4.8... have searched on web but I haven't found any pictures or anything

 

[saint19]

Hi and welcome to Tom's forum.

The big coolers like NH-D14 and Thermalrigth Silver Arrow have problems with that RAM, so, I suggest your move on to kits like XSPC 360 or basic (crap) H50, H70, H80 or H100.

 

[PuzzyFandas]

I've heard that the MUX-120 by thermalright doesn't even reach the ram slots.. will that work? And is it a good cooler?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Why you looking for tall heatsinks ? Be aware that these tall heatsinks are a "style" remnant of the ole days when these tall heatsinks actually served a function. Today's RAM doesn't need the extra cooling and, testing shows that removing them can actually improve performance in some cases. I'd stick w/ low profile RAM and, if ya have the budget to pay more for RAM, invest the extra moola in lower CAS settings.

If it's a "stylistic" choice, as one function the tall heat sinks do serve is they "look cool", and ya stuck on the Vengeance, then I'd look at the Prolimatech Genesis or the self contained air coolers. The Antec 620 / 920 toast the equivalent models from Corsair. The 920 betas the H70 by 4.7C (both quite noisy) and the 620 beats the H50 by 7.2C and is actually very quiet. Be aware that they can be problematic in MoBos w/ 3 or more PCI-E slots (radiator hits top GFX card).

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=721&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=5
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=694&Itemid=62&limit=1&limitstart=4

On a side note be aware that the Asrock Z68 only provides a paltry 1 year warranty compared with the industry standard 3 years offered by Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, etc on their Z68 boards.

 

[saint19]

The MUX-120 is a good one but a little old now.

 

[PuzzyFandas]

Hmm... Seem I've trapped myself in a bit because my friend already had the ram on hand for me but I don't really want to go buy some ram... Tbh the tower isn't a style thing I'm just looking for a good air cooler that can work these darn vengeances =.=

 

[PuzzyFandas]

Wait are ASrock boards bad or something??

 

[saint19]

Just aren't the best.

ASUS>Gigabyte>MSI>EVGA>Others

 

[PuzzyFandas]

Well I read about many issues with the asus z68 boards so :\

 

[saint19]

Z68 boards are a waste of money IMO, just have a fewer different options that P67 mobos but are more expensive.

 

[computernugget]

have you considered the zalman cnps9900 ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118046

its a good cooler although you probably want something massive too.

then there this guy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835119111

i'll keep looking.

 

[mightymaxio]

I personally like my z68 board, they have some new features but the biggest thing about them is the future proof that they offer in confirmed ivybridge support while the p67's dont.

 

[PuzzyFandas]

Thanks ComputerNugget, But I might just go with a 212+ for now then get something like an Antec Kuhler h2o 620... And btw I was thinking I could just get a cooler that only covers the first ram slot, because you can run by only using slots 2 and 4 right? I'm only going to have dual channel ram. Does using 2 and 4 have a disadvantage over 1 and 3.

 

[newbie1992]

Thanks ComputerNugget, But I might just go with a 212+ for now then get something like an Antec Kuhler h2o 620... And btw I was thinking I could just get a cooler that only covers the first ram slot, because you can run by only using slots 2 and 4 right? I'm only going to have dual channel ram. Does using 2 and 4 have a disadvantage over 1 and 3.

Read your manual, the asus p8p67 pro uses slot 2 and 4 for dual channel and guess what? my hyper 212+ don't reach them, I will probably replace my hyper 212+ with a water cooler when the time comes that I need more RAM.

I am at 4.3ghz with the Hyper 212+ and it will be fine with the vengeance in slot 2 and 4 cause that's what I have.

 

[computernugget]

I personally like my z68 board, they have some new features but the biggest thing about them is the future proof that they offer in confirmed ivybridge support while the p67's dont.

i thought that ivy bridge was on socket lga 2011?

 

[PuzzyFandas]

Naw the z68's have it too. I guess I will get a Cm hyper212+ and then upgrade to one of those water cooler thingies later( antec kuhler, etc.) thanks everyone!

 

[PuzzyFandas]

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