Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler In a Zalman T2 MicroATX case?

[Xyloriuphon]

Hello there! Quick question,... Would this cpu cooler fit in a Zalman T2? I've asked about the cooler master evo, but, apparently not... Would you suggest this with Arctic Cooling Mx-4? OR just the stock cooler with MX-4?

CPU
i5 4670 NOT K

Case
Zalman T2 Micro ATX case
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX47403

Cooler
Zalman
CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX37543

Any answers appriciated.

 

[photonboy]

Hi,
1) Not sure about fitting. I'd contact the CASE company because it's hard to tell from the picture as the drive bay seems to overhang. I'd guess up to about 140mm would be safe but that's just a guess.

However, it seems to stop leaving most of the left two DDR3 slots so it might not impact most coolers anyway.

I have a Noctu NH-D14 (158mm height) inside an Antec case and it appears about the same width.

2) The stock cooler will get noisy under load. It will be better with good paste but only slightly so. It simply doesn't have a large heatsink to dissipate the heat, or an optimal fan to blow it away.

 

[Xyloriuphon]

Hi,
1) Not sure about fitting. I'd contact the CASE company because it's hard to tell from the picture as the drive bay seems to overhang. I'd guess up to about 140mm would be safe but that's just a guess.

However, it seems to stop leaving most of the left two DDR3 slots so it might not impact most coolers anyway.

I have a Noctu NH-D14 (158mm height) inside an Antec case and it appears about the same width.

2) The stock cooler will get noisy under load. It will be better with good paste but only slightly so. It simply doesn't have a large heatsink to dissipate the heat, or an optimal fan to blow it away.

Yes.. I was qouted "CPU cooler shall not exeed 140mm height"

So, Would you recommend this cooler? If not, Could you possibly find a decent cooler under $50?

Also, Would it be worth it to go water cooled? Or should i just stay with the stock cooler? (I dont like CPU idling at 45 degrees (Built my friend a computer pretty much the same im gonna build... Thats the temp at idle)