CPU-cooler for my m-atx

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Which CPU cooler should i choose for my e6600?

I have a m-atx case so my cooler cant be higher than 11 centimeters.

I was wondering about the asus silent knight but have gotten really unsure about the height :S someone who knows the exact height?

 

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http://za.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=16&l2=65&l3=0&l4=0&model=1397&modelmenu=2

 

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I have startet to believe that it is not the actual height

 

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I have startet to believe that it is not the actual height

Why is that?

 

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I saw a picture of the Cooler side by side with a 9500 and the silent knight were taller.... there are also some numbers which arent adding up

Fandiameter 92 mm
Fanhight 25 mm
This is = 11,7 so im really unsure

I think I am going to my local store and ask if i can measure their silent knight if It is over 11 CM i think i am going for Zalman CNPS8000 Does anyone think that i should pick another cooler that that one?

 

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I just figured out that the asus silent knight is 15 CM tall

I think asus should have written that in their prodict description!!!!!

I bought a cnps8000 instead!

 

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118005

 

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I see that there is a 3 pins connection on this one :S Is this a problem if i have a 4 pin om my motherboard?

 

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The fourth pin is for a monitoring function in BIOS I believe. The three pin should work fine. You may be able to get an adapter 3 to 4 pin, but it's not necessary.

 

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Click on installation move. Choose your CPU type.

http://www.zalman.co.kr/usa/product/view.asp?idx=203&code=005

 

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have seen the movie was actually watching it right now xD ill get the cnps tomorrow Ill hope it is able to drive my e6600 stable at 3 Ghz I have a M-atx so the stock cooler doesnt make it

 

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I use the 8000 on a micro build with a Pentium D 925. I had a pentium D 805 on there and overclocked it from 2.66 to 3.4. I used the XQpack micro case and the 8000 fits perfect with room to spare. I have the Superfly (whatever) build too. This fan would work perfect with that case too. It's very low profile. The Zalman fan is powerful and does a better job cooling than the stock 775 HSF.

edit: Microfly build too. 8)

 

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Hehe I'm really looking forward to install it tomorrow I was actually going to get it today but the computer store **** up hehe

But if I am going to connect the 8000 to my motherboard fan connection, wouldnt it react on that I dont have anyy CPU fans installed? :S

 

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If you are using an XQpack case, turn the rear exhaust fan around and use it as an intake fan. It makes a big difference lowering temps.

 

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Connect the 8000 3 pin to the MB fan connector designated as 'CPU' fan. Be sure the 8000 fan spins when you boot up or shut down immediately.

 

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hehe have a thermaltake Lan box lite ^^

have 2*60cm exhaust fans in the back but i may need to replace them to fit the 800 ^^ Im pretty sure that it will fit without needing to replace them but not 100%

 

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The Zalman 8000 was designed with micro builds in mind. It is super low profile. It should fit the Lan box fine.

 

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thx for the help

 

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Your welcome. It's a great hsf for a micro build. I am very pleased with it. 8)

Zalman corp. is near me. I have stopped by there and the service department insisted on giving me FREE replacement parts when I inquired. No charge for mounting kits.

 

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hehe nice

 

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I just managed to install my cnps xD omg I managed to make so many mistakes that it took 3 hours XD

first. I put the power switch on the wrong place.

Second: The powerswitch fell of when i pushed the motherboard tray in

Thrird : I put the wrong end of the modular cable in the wrong spot Got a really High tone here xD ;P

Havent tested it fully jet but i think it was a little to noisy on the highest level