Need help Finding a CPU Cooler for MSI Nightblade X2

[Keith_11]

I am having an issue finding a CPU Cooler that will fit my current build. It is a bare bones MSI Nightblade x2 system. The system is for Intel Skylake Processors, so I got the new Intel Core i5-6600. The problem I have is that the motherboard already has a bracket on the back of it with threaded holes for a CPU cooler. Of course the Stock Intel cooler is not threaded, so if does not work. I pulled the motherboard out of the case to see if I could take the bracket off off so that the stock cooler would fit, but the housing that clamps the CPU down is also screwed into that bracket. I have included a link to the brackets below. I either need another bracket that I can screw the socket clamp into so that I can use the stock cooler, or I need a cooler that can screw into the existing holes. Also the case being small, my cooler has to be under 5" overall height. Any help would be much appreciated.

Pictures of Brackets

 

[Darkseiders]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu9s The baseplate for the cooler just goes over that one.

 

[Keith_11]

So i checked out that cooler, and do like it, but i think i want to go a little shorter to be safe. I found the NH-D9L which is closer to the height I want. I looked at the mounting process and the bottom bracket will not fit through my board unless I can replace the current bracket with one that just holds the socket to the board. Can I get that socket bracket or what coolers screw directly into my bracket?

 

[Darkseiders]

Isn't there a heatsink that comes with it?

 

[Keith_11]

Isn't there a heatsink that comes with it?

Unfortunately it did not come with one. The only one I have is the cooler that came with the Intel Processor. The Nightblade was ordered as a kit, but the only thing in that kit was the Case, Motherboard, Power Supply, and DVD Burner.

 

[fdotorres]

Sorry for the bump, but I'm having the same dilemma. Bought the Silverstone Argon AR06, but it doesn't fit.

Anyone knows a good cooler that fits in there?

 

[ws62350]

Sorry for the bump, but I'm having the same dilemma. Bought the Silverstone Argon AR06, but it doesn't fit.

Anyone knows a good cooler that fits in there?

 

[Ecky]

The cooler that came with the Intel processor should be plenty adequate for an i5 6600. It's a 65w CPU that can't be overclocked, and practically sips power. In anything but stress testing, the included cooler should be quiet, too.

 

[fdotorres]

The cooler that came with the Intel processor should be plenty adequate for an i5 6600. It's a 65w CPU that can't be overclocked, and practically sips power. In anything but stress testing, the included cooler should be quiet, too.

I went with the 6700k. Not planning to OC, but stock coolers don't fit on that MB anyway.

I'm thinking about buying the Noctua NH-L9x65, but have no idea if that'll be compatible.

 

[ws62350]

I'm the original poster, but forgot login info. What I ended up doing was removing the motherboard, then the three screws that held down the top locking bracket, and very slowly and gently prying the rear X bracket off. That took time and patience. Once I removed the bracket I took the screws to the hardware and store and found matching nuts. I then put the locking bracket back on the motherboard and the locking post. I left the rear X brace off which freed up the holes in the motherboard. I then just used the stock intel cooler. It is quite and keeps the system cool. I kept the backer just incase anything happens and I have to return the motherboard.

 

[Ecky]

Fantastic. Glad it worked out for you.