Low profile CPU cooler

RUNKPRO10 · Mar 30, 2016

Hi i have a AMD 2+ and I'm looking for a CPU cooler. I want a low profile one because there is not much room between my ram. If you want specs or measurements tell me

ktolo · Mar 30, 2016

Noctua v. low profile: http://noctua.at/en/nh-l9a.html - only works with CPU's upto 65W - That is designed not to interfere with RAM.

What CPU do you have.. i can see it'S an AMD - but what model`?

Or there is this -> up to 84W http://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-l9x65

Or larger.. depending on your cpu and case...

Low profile generally means the height of the cooler and nothing to do with RAM space.

RUNKPRO10 · Mar 30, 2016

ktolo :

I have a thermaltake v3 black Edition and my cpu is an amd Athlon X4 860K

And i have a window on my case that is looking right at my CPU so i dont want something that will block the "view"

Ecky · Mar 30, 2016

The view of what, in particular? You're not going to be able to see your CPU under the heatsink regardless of which one you choose. AMD's stock cooler isn't very large and should be adequate for mild overclocking.

RUNKPRO10 · Mar 31, 2016

Ecky :

The view into my PC, it looks onto my CPU cooler my GPU and mother bored. The stock one isn't bad but can get loud and hot in some Games

Ecky · Mar 31, 2016

Most low-profile coolers will have compromised performance, due to their smaller size. Larger = quieter and cooler, smaller = noisier and warmer.

Are you more interested in decreasing the size, or increasing your cooling performance and decreasing noise?

jeffredo · Mar 31, 2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103204

This has reasonably good performance, is quiet and not very tall. Should fit most any case and ram that doesn't have ridiculously tall heat spreaders.

RUNKPRO10 · Apr 2, 2016

jeffredo :

it looks like a great cooler i will consider it, but a little pricey

RUNKPRO10 · Apr 2, 2016

Ecky :

the one jeffredo suggested is great but pricey. not all the time bigger is better (no pun intended)

madmatt30 · Apr 2, 2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=raijintek+pallas&N=-1&isNodeId=1

raijintek pallas, absolute beast of a low profile cooler.
with an 860k its going to be pretty much absolutely silent & you wont see temps above 50c even under a 100% load.

There is nothing that touches it for the same money,youd have to spend $70 on a noctua to come close.

Ecky · Apr 2, 2016

jeffredo's suggested cooler is a good one, but it's also relatively large. The 120mm fan will probably obscure much of the motherboard, and it's taller than the stock cooler. If you're alright with going big in order to get better cooling...

DonkeyOatie · Apr 2, 2016

The Pallas actually has a thin 140mm fan on it. I use it, it is very good and will handle 150W. It will obscure the entire socket area, but it will also cool the motherboard, RAM, and power delivery, which is a good thing

And here is the Pallas mounted in place. It fits!

RUNKPRO10 · Apr 2, 2016

madmatt30 :

This is a nice cooler and good reviews. But never heard of the company.

RUNKPRO10 · Apr 2, 2016

DonkeyOatie :

It looks good on your PC but it will come in contact with my gpu on mine

madmatt30 · Apr 2, 2016

^ why ?? What motherboard do you own ??

RUNKPRO10 · Apr 2, 2016

Ecky :

It's larger then stock yes like almost all after markets.

But the fan will probably cool things like the mother bored and ram and maybe take my gpu temps down.

RUNKPRO10 · Apr 2, 2016

madmatt30 :

A as rock.

I would have too look for exact model

madmatt30 · Apr 2, 2016

Check the main board tab with cpu-z for board model - the Pallas fits 99.99999% of matx boards with no ram or GPU restrictions

Its s far better cooler than the gemini

RUNKPRO10 · Apr 2, 2016

madmatt30 :

It's a FM2A68M-DG3+ , has a amd Athlon as listed above , and there is little room between ram, roof, back, gpu

madmatt30 · Apr 2, 2016

I can tell you with absolute certainty that the Pallas will fit that board without obstructing ram or GPU - yes its tight but its meant to be.the Pallas is slightly narrower than the ram slots, your CPU socket is central so there will be a 10-15mm gap between the Pallas fan & GPU backplate.

DonkeyOatie · Apr 2, 2016

The photos above show an ASRock mATX board and it fits, with very little space all around.

RAIJINTEK Pallas with ASUS GPU. The tips of the heatpipes have plenty of clearance at the back.

With the memory fitted to test clearance. - Great!

and with the fan.

That's a mITX board under there.

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