Mini ITX and CPU cooler dilemma

peterrrr · May 14, 2015

Hello,

I'm having slight issues with my new build. My mobo is ASRock H61M-ITX and finding fitting CPU cooler seems somewhat impossible. Most of coolers go over PCI-E slot so much that i can fit my GPU in anymore.

Anyone with same mobo or knowledge about such problem and could give me few good suggestions for cooler or any other tip is welcomed.

CPU: i5-2500k
Mobo:H61M-ITX
GPU: GTX 660GS
PSU: MS tech 750w
RAM: DDR3 8gb
HDD: 1tb

if those change anything.

Thanks for answers already

regards,
pete

Darkbreeze · May 14, 2015

What is your case model? Kind of hard to know what fit's without that.

peterrrr · May 15, 2015

Thermaltake Core V1

Darkbreeze · May 15, 2015

I'd probably recommend the Cryrig C1 or Noctua NH-L9x65 or Noctua NH-U9S if you want air cooling. Personally, I'd suggest maybe going with a front mounted 140mm liquid cooler like this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103197

I'd double check compatibility on any model being considered though. I'm positive the two Noctua coolers won't block the PCI slot, but not 100% on the cryorig. I'm also not 100% positive the CM liquid cooler will fit as it's an extra large 140mm. There are standard sized 140mm AIO liquid coolers that will for sure fit though.

1LiquidPC · May 15, 2015

Also recommend an AIO liquid cooler. I have a mini-ITX build in a small chassis using a Corsair H60i to cool an i5-3470.

peterrrr · May 15, 2015

Thanks, i'll check those out. It's possible that i'll be moving to water cooling now that you said about it, did not even occur to me. Cheers!

Darkbreeze · May 16, 2015

Ok Peter. Good luck whichever way you decide to go.

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