Need a cpu cooler for Xeon e5-2630 v3

[jamesp81]

I would prefer an Intel cooler, but not sure which I should get. Recommendations?

 

[Saberus]

You're using a supermicro board, right? Supermicro also sells heatsinks for their boards. Compatibility list is here:

http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/brochure/x10_HeatSink_Compatibility.pdf

 

[jamesp81]

You're using a supermicro board, right? Supermicro also sells heatsinks for their boards. Compatibility list is here:

http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/brochure/x10_HeatSink_Compatibility.pdf

Yes specifically the X10dal-I-o. Running it in a full tower case.

 

[Saberus]

Then look at the SNK-P0050AP4, a good sized sink with a large fan will keep the noise down. But the socket is a standard 2011v3, so any cooler for that socket will work, as long as it can handle an 85W TDP.

I would look at coolers that push the air down rather than towards the back, or the second CPU will be dealing with the first CPU's waste heat.