Will a Noctua NH-D15 fit inside of any Enthoo case?

[0nard00]

I just bought a Corsair 450D, and been having an issue with my cooler clearing the RAM modules. Now, I can't upgrade to a 32gb that I'll need for my 3D and video editing setup.. I would like to return the case before my 14-day return ends.

I just wanted to know if I'll be fine before jumping in on the Enthoo train.

 

[Archaic59]

Nh-D15 height = 165mm

Phanteks case CPU Cooler clearance-
Pro M = 194mm
Primo = 207mm
Luxe = 193mm
Pro = 193mm
Evolv = 192mm
Evolv ATX = 194mm
Evolv ITX = 200mm
Evolv mini XL = 215mm

 

[George Phillips]

Noctua NH-D15 is a huge and also very heavy cooler. For your scenario, the best solution is to go water cooling. Most water coolers have very low profiles and do not block any space for other components and make it look really neat and easier to clean since there will be a lot fewer surface ares to clean. Have you considered water cooling? My systems have all switched to water cooling for these reasons.

 

[synphul]

Heavy coolers could pose a problem if transporting them (shipping or in a car) or moving the case around often. If only moving it occasionally to clean it's not an issue so long as you're somewhat careful with it (recommended anyway). Larger coolers incorporate a solid backplate which spreads the weight out over an area quite a bit larger than the cpu socket reducing stress on the motherboard.

As Archaic59 pointed out, yes the nh-d15 will fit easily. Do you know what ram brand/model you have? The nh-d15 will hang over the ram and has clearance of up to 64mm with the front fan removed. With the front fan mounted even with the top of the cooler it only allows 32mm of ram height, but can be shifted up a bit if the ram is around 44mm or so tall.

Another option may be the thermalright true spirit 140 power, it doesn't interfere with ram, cools like the nh-d14 both in cooling and low sound levels. Goes for around $50.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermalright-cpu-cooler-truespirit140power

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=269339

Many times air coolers are a lot quieter than aio air coolers which is a perk if you like a quiet pc. Custom water cooling being the exception if it's over-radded with multiple fans capable of spinning slower/quieter while still cooling.

 

[0nard00]

My bad, the fan clearing the case is actually the issue. I can't close the case. I think an AIO is a welcome change, might help me go for a custom GPU cooler.
But yeah, thanks for the heads up.

really do like the low temps and very little noise or non at all with this cooler.

Aside from the Thermalright, what would be a good AIO for this case? The H80i was a bit annoying to install, so, that's out of the question.

 

[RazerZ]

Did you have to raise the fans on the noctua to fit the ram? If so you could remove the ram heat spreaders, they are more for aesthetics rather than dissipating heat.

 

[0nard00]

Did you have to raise the fans on the noctua to fit the ram? If so you could remove the ram heat spreaders, they are more for aesthetics rather than dissipating heat.

I could, but I'd rather not. I can still return the cooler. So, I can probably go for an AIO.

And yes, I had to. It fit in the 912, I thought it'd be okay in the 450D.

 

[George Phillips]

If there are so many clearance issues to use that cooler, it is definitely a good idea to return it and pick another solution, either a water cooler or another air cooler.

Nowadays indeed most motherboards have backplates to support the weight and also the tightening stress exerted by cpu coolers, but if you observe carefully, you could see that heavier cpu coolers can still bend the motherboards slightly. After knowing and seeing this, I have never installed any heavy air coolers in any of my motherboards any more. I simply upgrade them to water coolers that cost as same as some heavy and high end air coolers.

And if you don't plan to overclock too much, an average water cooler is already enough to cool the processor. I personally use three Corsair H55 water coolers on all of my systems that have a slightly overclocked 3770s, Xeon 1276v3, and another Core 2 Quad 9650 overclocked to 4GHz. All run fine for many years combined.

 

[0nard00]

If there are so many clearance issues to use that cooler, it is definitely a good idea to return it and pick another solution, either a water cooler or another air cooler.

Nowadays indeed most motherboards have backplates to support the weight and also the tightening stress exerted by cpu coolers, but if you observe carefully, you could see that heavier cpu coolers can still bend the motherboards slightly. After knowing and seeing this, I have never installed any heavy air coolers in any of my motherboards any more. I simply upgrade them to water coolers that cost as same as some heavy and high end air coolers.

And if you don't plan to overclock too much, an average water cooler is already enough to cool the processor. I personally use three Corsair H55 water coolers on all of my systems that have a slightly overclocked 3770s, Xeon 1276v3, and another Core 2 Quad 9650 overclocked to 4GHz. All run fine for many years combined.

I'm actually returning the Cooler this week.
And I got a H75 looking at switching it to either a H90 or a H80i GT Which would be better? Or is the H75 more than enough for an Intel build?

To add, I'm changing my build into an Intel 5820K.

 

[George Phillips]

All the water coolers you mentioned can work very well and have all received above 4/5 starts in most sites. For me it's more of a budget issue and how extreme one would like to overclock.n H80iGT seems to have thicker fins for cooling. All of them should meet your requirements well. And finally, 5820k is a great processor, and its platform will offer years of high performance and upgrades to come. It's a great choice. I'd pick that one if it had already come out.

 

[0nard00]

All the water coolers you mentioned can work very well and have all received above 4/5 starts in most sites. For me it's more of a budget issue and how extreme one would like to overclock.n H80iGT seems to have thicker fins for cooling. All of them should meet your requirements well. And finally, 5820k is a great processor, and its platform will offer years of high performance and upgrades to come. It's a great choice. I'd pick that one if it had already come out.

I already have most of what I'm asking about, it's just sitting in my room, I just need to get a freetime to redo the system. I would really like to switch to water cooling, I'm just never sure about it. I'll see by the end of this week.