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Hi all I'm wanted to make a new system and want something very powerful but small so I wanna make a build using the micro-atx form factor with an i7. I know you get the Asus Rampage II GENE microATX motherboard, which supports i7 so thats an issue. The only problem I am getting is cooling. I want a quite compact system so cooling is key the only problem is the box I'm going for Thermaltake LanBox Case has a clearance of only 10cm for heat sink + fan on the CPU! I've found some low factors coolers but am very worried they will not cut it and my CPU will fry these are Thermal right AXP-140 and Scythe Shuriken CPU Cooler I have seen a picture of the AXP-140 assembled in the case and well it looks ridiculous there is less than a cm gap between top of PSU and the fan. Someone suggested the shuttle SX58H7 it's pre-assembled as it has a custom motherboard size plus comes with cooling and PSU but comes to quite a ridiculous price of £466. Also I have read reviews that it's cooling ability is overrated. I would like to think perhaps the AXP-140 or the Shuriken could cool it but I really don't wanna find out for myself! Does anyone have any experience with this or know perhaps know of another reliable Micro-Atx case which has perhaps more clearance and air flow. The thermaltake Lanbox does seem capable in my opinion there are holes everywhere for flow but I wouldn't wanna try it if it hasn't been done before and end up burning it down and wasting a hell of a lot of money.

I have a XFX 9600GT graphics card but may wanna upgrade that.

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