What is the best cpu cooler under mm144.526

Echo525

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My case is the gd09b. Yes I know that my case can support bigger coolers I just want them to not starve for air. That is it.
 
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Echo525

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Is there any difference with the black version except the color? Also is there any way to change out the fan on it to a Noctua ;)?
 
I use the Pallas in a gd06 , its a great cooler - there is no need to change the fan , the low profile one it comes with is very quiet a does a great job.

You could change it if you wanted , any 140mm fan should fit, it comes with a spring clip fan holder which should be fairly universal.
 

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How was installation I´ve heard its very stressful. Is it?
 
No mate , it's easy , but with your case being a htpc setup you will have to remove the board.

Remove the backplate, put the supplied one on , bolts go through back to front , 4 plastic spacers, heatsink arms on, 4 interlock bolts to fasten it down.

Heatsink itself screws on with 2 screws, fan clips on with a metal holder (the fan fitting is the pain in the ass bit if anything in a tight case)

No fancy spring loaders or anything so compared to most other coolers that require a custom backplate it's easier imo.
 

Echo525

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Well I guess that's what happens when you do the math yourself :p