What size CPU cooler do I need?

[Lukasz_10]

Hi guys, sorry for the noob question..I am knew to this. So I was wondering if this cpu cooler http://www.microcenter.com/product/433772/Hyper_T2_Compact_CPU_Cooler_with_Dual_Looped_Direct_Contact_Heatpipes would fit in my ASUS M32AD Computer http://www.microcenter.com/product/463835/M32AD-US072S_Desktop_Computer and if not what cpu cooler would you guys recommend?

 

[Redrocket90]

Your case is 175mm wide, and the cooler you linked is 140mm tall. That leaves 35mm for the mobo and CPU. I would say yes, it will fit. However, Im not sure that is the best choice for that case. It looks to me like the only intake on that case is the side panel. You might want a cooler more like:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28H0384
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6J32TS6757
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608071

If there is a front intake, then a crossflow cooler like the one you have linked would work better. Just be sure you research proper TIM application if you get a direct contact heatpipe cooler.

 

[Lukasz_10]

ok thank you!