CPU Cooler Size for Micro-ATX

samanthaphinn24

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Hi there!
I'm in the process of completing a build I've been working on for a while. I will be getting an Intel i7 4790 and already have an MSI H81M-P33 motherboard and a Gigabyte GTX 1050 2gb. I am looking at CPU coolers and think I want to get the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, but I want to make sure this will fit alright on my motherboard. My case is a DIY-PC Micro-ATX. I am open to other suggestions for the cooler, but I would like to stay around $30 or less. I do not plan on overclocking, just gaming.

 

TJ Hooker

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As an FYI, your mobo form factor (i.e. micro-atx) doesn't really have any impact on cooler compatibility. What matters is the socket (LGA 1150 for Haswell), and the maximum cooler height your case can fit. Other than that, the only thing you may need to worry about is that some coolers can obstruct the RAM slot(s) closest to the CPU if you have RAM with tall heatspreaders.