Looking a CPU cooler for fx-8150

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Xerosss

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Hi, i want to change the stock CPU cooler to something better but have this PC case:

NZXT Hades

It have a limit in the height of the cooler to 144.4mm (with the side panel fan) and 169.4mm (without the side panel fan), the official web page say that.

I prefer to keep the side fan.

Can you recommend a CPU cooler or a water Cooling Kit that can fit in my PC case?

My PC have 3 Patriot Viper II Sector 7.

Thanks for your help and sorry for my bad English.
 
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I never recommend the Hyper212 EVO. In this case, it won't fit with the side fan. More important, it is inferior to the less expensive Xigmatek Gaia:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/

Unlike the Hyper212 EVO (ignore the URL; it IS the EVO they tested), the Gaia never throttled, although it wasn't always the coolest depending on the fan used. Both got awards, but if you factor in the price, the Gaia wins hands down.
You'll be limited to a 92mm cooler with the side fan installed.
Here's a great deal on a low profile cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233018 for $16; was as high as $38. This 92mm cooler is $25: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233081
 
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Since I am a huge fan of Murphy's Law (anything that can go wrong, will go wrong) I am a big advocate of air cooling, so whatever I recommend will be from that area.

If you plan on keeping the side fan on, you might want to consider getting a top-down type cooler, like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835214026
They generally are more expensive, but they'll grant you more headroom for overclocking - if you plan on doing such a thing.

Otherwise, you're essentially stuck with coolers that utilize a 92mm fan. While not necessarily bad, they usually are made for smaller, portable cases that usually are housing a more economical rig - don't expect to make gains with overclocking anytime soon. The Xigmatek Loki and Thermalright True Spirit 90M will do the trick.
 
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Xerosss

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I know the reputation of the EVO, but it will not fit in my box 144.4mm - 159mm. I can not find a reputable seller who sells Xigmatec in europe.

I've been looking at the kraken water Cooling Kit x40 seems pretty good, but i don´t know if I can install it, it would have to install on top and now I already have problems with the fans because they hit the power connector from the CPU to the motherboard.
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Thanks to all for your help.
 
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Xerosss

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I looked more closely and it will hit the motherboard.

¿Can you recommend a 120mm one?
 
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