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Hello guys,
I'm interested in getting a CPU cooler since my stock Intel is dieing.
My specs:
-Asus Rampage III Formula
-Intel i7-950
-Kingston HyperX 3x2GB @1800Mhz {khx1800c9d3t1k3/6gx) -(https://www.google.com/search?q=kingston+hyperx+khx1800c9d3t1k3+6gx&safe=off&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=vUJ1U-SXMISR7AbZ0oHICQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAw&biw=1280&bih=913#imgdii=_)
-CM Storm Scout
The price of each cooler is:
-Hyper 212 Evo = 29€ (comes with 1 fan)
-Hyper 412S = 34€ (comes with 1 fan)
-Hyper 412 Slim = 45€ (comes with 2 fans)
Since I have a high profile RAM I want to make sure that there wont be any problem with clearance.
I've done some research regarding the clearance of the RAM:
-Here's a video of a cooler on my mobo with a fan on the RAM : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL-Z0jRC2B4
- A photo of the 212 EVO on an ASUS IV Maximus Gene: http://media.overclocking-tv.com/uploads/2012/05/DSC07723.jpg | (Maximus Gene - http://media.bestofmicro.com/M/U/309270/original/asus_maximus-iv-gene-z_top.jpg) and (Rampage Formula - http://www.3dnews.ru/assets/external/illustrations/2010/10/11/599951/IMG_2460.jpg) for comparison.
-More photos of the 412 Slim and RAM clearance: http://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-hyper-412-slim-cpu-cooler-review/5/
I think the best solution would be the 412 Slim, since it comes with 2 fans already and it seems to handle better the RAM clearance issues. Getting a second fan for the 212 EVO or the 412S it would be ~39€ and ~44€ respectively.
If the RAM clearance will still be an issue, I can lift the fan ~2-3mm or move the RAM in the 2/4/6 dimms, right?
Also, if in the future I would like to install more RAM, can I use 5 of the 6 dimm slots? Could my PC work properly? If not, I can install a low-profile ram in the 1/3/5 slots and keep the high profile in the 2/4/6 slots accordingly.
Thank you in advance, I'm more than happy to hear you suggestions and tips.
I'm interested in getting a CPU cooler since my stock Intel is dieing.
My specs:
-Asus Rampage III Formula
-Intel i7-950
-Kingston HyperX 3x2GB @1800Mhz {khx1800c9d3t1k3/6gx) -(https://www.google.com/search?q=kingston+hyperx+khx1800c9d3t1k3+6gx&safe=off&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=vUJ1U-SXMISR7AbZ0oHICQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAw&biw=1280&bih=913#imgdii=_)
-CM Storm Scout
The price of each cooler is:
-Hyper 212 Evo = 29€ (comes with 1 fan)
-Hyper 412S = 34€ (comes with 1 fan)
-Hyper 412 Slim = 45€ (comes with 2 fans)
Since I have a high profile RAM I want to make sure that there wont be any problem with clearance.
I've done some research regarding the clearance of the RAM:
-Here's a video of a cooler on my mobo with a fan on the RAM : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL-Z0jRC2B4
- A photo of the 212 EVO on an ASUS IV Maximus Gene: http://media.overclocking-tv.com/uploads/2012/05/DSC07723.jpg | (Maximus Gene - http://media.bestofmicro.com/M/U/309270/original/asus_maximus-iv-gene-z_top.jpg) and (Rampage Formula - http://www.3dnews.ru/assets/external/illustrations/2010/10/11/599951/IMG_2460.jpg) for comparison.
-More photos of the 412 Slim and RAM clearance: http://www.eteknix.com/cooler-master-hyper-412-slim-cpu-cooler-review/5/
I think the best solution would be the 412 Slim, since it comes with 2 fans already and it seems to handle better the RAM clearance issues. Getting a second fan for the 212 EVO or the 412S it would be ~39€ and ~44€ respectively.
If the RAM clearance will still be an issue, I can lift the fan ~2-3mm or move the RAM in the 2/4/6 dimms, right?
Also, if in the future I would like to install more RAM, can I use 5 of the 6 dimm slots? Could my PC work properly? If not, I can install a low-profile ram in the 1/3/5 slots and keep the high profile in the 2/4/6 slots accordingly.
Thank you in advance, I'm more than happy to hear you suggestions and tips.
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