Looking for a new CPU Cooler that fits a 'tight' motherboard with tall RAM..

rarespark

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Hello,

I am looking to replace my original heatsink fan with a new one as it has finally started to really go, and I came seem to get all the dust out of the fins anymore despite how much I've tried.

My issue is this..

My motherboard is extremely tight for whatever reason, and the RAM is extremely close to my CPU. I have pretty tall RAM with 'heatfins' or whatever they're called, and so I need something small. (My RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory)

I was even considering spending money on water cooling JUST so I can fit the cooler with my RAM.

This is my build(+ water cooler): http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CDvfsY

I was also looking at the Hyper Evo 212 and the CRYORIG H7 Tower Cooler but both seem big and probably won't fit.

So, my questions are this..

1. Do you think the water cooler is the best option because of my current setup?
2. Do you think the Hyper Evo 212 would still fit?
3. Do you think the CRYORIG H7 Tower Cooler would still fit?
4. Do you have any suggestions for other CPU coolers that may fit a 'tighter' setup?


Here is an image of how close the RAM is to the CPU. Please don't kill me for the dust.. I've tried my best to keep it clean but to no avail at this point. My CPU temps are still fine at the moment.
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