I7 cpu cooler will fit?

[oldguyjim]

Here's my first post ever.

What CPU cooler will fit in my system?

Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000
MoBo: ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
Video: 2x HD 5870's crossfire
CPU: Core i7-950
RAM: OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK

I don't want to run water pipes, so lets keep it to just air fan cooled. I also would like to keep the Northbridge heatsink in place on the MoBo.

 

[ulysses35]

Titan Fenrir works well on that set up... it is a big HSF - but should have around 20mm clearance from your side panel

 

[oldguyjim]

OK, thx. I'll look into that. I was just now looking at the Noctua NH-U12P. Does any body know about that one?

 

[CompuTronix]

The Noctua is an excellent choice.

Also, Xigmatek Dark Knight - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029

 

[oldguyjim]

I did get the Noctua. It arrived and I installed it. It fit in the Cosmos 1000 case no problem. I don't have big heatsinks on the RAM, so no interference there.

I put the system together, pulled the CMOS battery out for more than 10 minutes, started it up and no problems. It posted and booted.

Thanks for all the advice.

 

[masterasia]

Here's my first post ever.

What CPU cooler will fit in my system?

Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000
MoBo: ASUS P6T Deluxe V2
Video: 2x HD 5870's crossfire
CPU: Core i7-950
RAM: OCZ3X1600R2LV6GK

I don't want to run water pipes, so lets keep it to just air fan cooled. I also would like to keep the Northbridge heatsink in place on the MoBo.

Dang, you're rich.
You need a "rich" person's heatsink.

Prolimatech Mega Shadow.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9655/cpu-pro-05/Prolimatech_Mega_Shadow_Megahalem_Nickel_Plated_Black_Edition_Intel_CPU_Heatsink_LGA_775_1156_1366_AM2_AM2_AM3_Hot_Item.html

If you're not feeling rich, then
Prolimatech Megahalems
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8807/cpu-pro-01/Prolimatech_Megahalems_Rev_B_Intel_CPU_Heatsink_LGA_775_1156_1366_AM2_AM2_AM3_Hot_Item.html