Hyper 212+ or Hyper N520 for 2500k/p8p87

akromam90

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specs:
Haf 912 case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
g.skill ripjaws 2x4gb RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311
p8p67 mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131691

First question: which is better for potential OC capabilities? nothing too intense but maybe a little OC'ing, the 212+ or N520?

Second question will they both clear my RAM? I've perused the forums and it's looking like the 212+ will but I haven't seen anything on the N520.

A lot of the reviews for the N520 said you had to switch around the way you install it from the directions or else the outtake blows the hot air towards the front of the case which is where my intake will be.

Any thoughts would be great! Thanks!
 
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I would stick with the 212+ or other coolers featuring 120mm fans.
They generally operate quieter and have good base height clearance for ram kits.
The Tuniq Tower 120's and Xigmatek S1283's are also very good coolers.
The Zalman CNPS10X line would also be suitable.
You'll have no ram clearance issues with these coolers and Ripjaws(41mm)
Plus all the mentioned coolers will fit in your case.
I would stick with the 212+ or other coolers featuring 120mm fans.
They generally operate quieter and have good base height clearance for ram kits.
The Tuniq Tower 120's and Xigmatek S1283's are also very good coolers.
The Zalman CNPS10X line would also be suitable.
You'll have no ram clearance issues with these coolers and Ripjaws(41mm)
Plus all the mentioned coolers will fit in your case.
 
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fishing666

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i got the hyper 212+ it is a superb cooler. the fan that came with it was rated 2000rpm but i set the rpm to 900 and it's very quiet now and my i5 661 runs at 3.6ghz at 58C under max load
 

akromam90

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Excellent in my cart paired with the 2500k for a little savings! Now do I need to buy a 2nd 92mm fan? I noticed that it says it's expandable for a second fan? So should I use the push/pull method and buy a 2nd 92mm?