Best CPU cooler for i7 7700K and MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC m-itx

kapusta.marcin

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Hi!

I'm looking for best possible CPU cooler for intel processor i7 7700K and m-itx motherboard MSI Z270I Gaming Pro Carbon AC.

It sits inside NZXT Manta case which has CPU Clearance: 160mm. So the max height of the cooler can be 160mm. Here is the photo of the case restrictions in this mainboard.

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In general I have restrictions from case fan (this fan is blowing air out from the case) but over the memory modules there is a lot of space for some big radiator. I couldn't find any asymetric solution (it sits over the memory modules) for this case. I was thinking about Noctua NH-D14 but it seems that it is to long (68 mm). In my case from the center of the processor to the case fan it is only 55mm (from the photos). Do You guys have some solutions for air cooling in this case?
 

kapusta.marcin

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I think it is too big. I would like to reuse case fan for blowing the hot air out from the case. With this cooler I need to remove case fan.
 

kapusta.marcin

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Hey! Wow! Thanks for the info. How did You manage that search on PCPartPicker? I think I will look at Cryorig because NZXT is a liquid solution. I just want pure air cooling in my case.