CPU Cooler for M-ITX case that fits & provides 84W TDF **************

aftigr · May 17, 2015

Hello, I am building a M-ITX system using:
· Cooler Master Elite 130 case
· ASUS Z91I-Plus motherboard
· Intel 4790 Devils Canyon CPU

I need to add a CPU cooler better than the Intel stock one. Concerns are:
· Height – about 64mm clearance between CPU and bottom of power supply\
· TDF rating – 84w needed (plan to overclock the CPU)

I thought I had a winner with the Noctua NH-L9i 95mm SSO2 CPU Cooler, but I saw it was rated for 65W TDP:

Intel Haswell
65W or less Yes
84W* Partly
Recommended with good case ventilation, Intel Turbo Mode disabled and typical workloads only (not recommended for continuous 100% load on all CPU cores).
88W Partly

I need to decide on a CPU cooler which will fit vertically and also provide the 84W TDF rating protection to overclock. Any recommendation would be appreciated! Thanks

DonkeyOatie · May 17, 2015

Here's some info on low-profile coolers. http://www.frostytech.com/top5_lowprofile_heatsinks.cfm

The RAIJINTEK PALLAS will do the job, but it's height is 69mm. Just how sure are you?

This too should do it. http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2662

Bossyfins · May 17, 2015

Have you bough thr 4790? You can get a 1231v3 which has a lower tdp so it'll be easier to cool. Not to mention cheaper.

DonkeyOatie · May 17, 2015

Bossyfins :

But not overclockable. as the OP wants. I think it would be cheaper to change to a Thermaltake Core v1 case, which runs a lot cooler and has much more clearance.

Bossyfins · May 17, 2015

So he has the 4790k then. Since he posted just 4790. Look into the EVGA ACX MiniITX cpu cooler. Should fit the V1.

DonkeyOatie · May 17, 2015

Bossyfins :

I don't know, but if the OP wants to overclock, they better have a 4760K

I need to add a CPU cooler better than the Intel stock one. Concerns are:
· Height – about 64mm clearance between CPU and bottom of power supply\
· TDF rating – 84w needed (plan to overclock the CPU)

The Core V1 has 140mm of clearance. It will take nearly anything.

aftigr · May 19, 2015

Not looking to change the case or CPU I already purchased some time ago, just get a cooler that is less than 65mm and supports 84W.

I know the liquid coolers by Cooler Master that rest on the CPU will definitely fit, but is liquid cooled my only option and no air cooler given the height/84W restrictions? Thanks.

DonkeyOatie · May 19, 2015

This http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=790

and this article: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-profile-heat-sink-mini-itx,3639-22.html

84W is not much, so you sohlud be able to find one.

Wayfall · Apr 28, 2016

Hi

I know this is an old thread but I need helps with the same kind of issue as I have a 84w TDP CPU and I'm having trouble finding a small cooler that can handle it.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3044493/haswell-cpu-tdp-l9i-cooler-query.html

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