CPU cooler to fit a mATX Case - APEVIA X-QPACK2

[y2kgtp]

I was thinking of building in a mATX case like this, but was curious what CPU cooler I could fit in there besides the stock intel one? I read 1 review that a Thermalright HR-01 fit, but was curious if anyone had other ideas.....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144139

 

[ilovebarny]

perhaps like a zalman 92mm: let me see if i can find the link

 

[ilovebarny]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223

not the greatest cooler but its not bad either.

 

[ilovebarny]

why get this case?? i hear they are vary crampt and have airflow issues. what about an antec 300 or 900. the 300 is cheaper and if you get the rebates so is the 900.

 

[dallasjoh]

I have built several times with this case and it is tight inside. The HSF can be no more than 76mm in height. Here's a link to the manual, scroll to the bottom, it gives you the spec's to the HSF, Video cards and such.
http://www.apevia.com/umanual/um-xqpack2.pdf

Best to use all SATA HDD's & ODD's.

 

[y2kgtp]

why get this case?? i hear they are vary crampt and have airflow issues. what about an antec 300 or 900. the 300 is cheaper and if you get the rebates so is the 900.

i just liked the look of it, and reviews looked ok. I will check out the antec 300\900 Models now....Thanks for the suggestions!


EDIT:
did you have a link for this case? I am ordering 1005 from newegg, as going to do the 6 mo 9or 12 mo) no payments as I am a little shy of my grand total, as i need to get a new monitor as well....

 

[SuicideSilence]

This CPU cooler was made for mATX cases, and is a great performer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185046

 

[dallasjoh]

This CPU cooler was made for mATX cases, and is a great performer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185046

That HSF will not fit without cutting the harddrive support. HSF height 77mm only.

 

[SuicideSilence]

Wow really? that sucks. Hm. it looks like thats a very small case you have!

 

[ilovebarny]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=Antec%2bNine%2bHundred

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

 

[y2kgtp]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=Antec%2bNine%2bHundred

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

yeah, I like that 900 model...i have it saved under my alternate configuration for a full tower....I prob should just go with this form factor, as it's not going to get moved unless it needs to be worked on.....

 

[ibuypower]

Uh yeah like don't get that case please. Airflow sucks and room is a big problemo.

Go with the Antec 900. I have that one and its awsome.

 

[y2kgtp]

Ok...made up my mind. I'm getting a 3.0 Intel Duo, and plan on overclocking a bit in the future, so more air the better....guess it's back to a full tower. i wanted to put it up on a shelf....guess I can make a lower shelf......

 

[SuicideSilence]

there are other mATX cases out there with better case clearance isnt there?
So you can use the upper shelf