Would like some help/suggestions for a CPU fan that will fit.

[Nyvae]

Hi everyone,

As the title suggests, I'm uncertain what type of aftermarket cooling to get for my new CPU. I have read that many cooling options conflict with RAM or the depth of the case, and I just do not have enough experience to know what may or may not fit for me. As an aside, noise level is really important to me - I'm trying to keep my PC relatively quiet. I'd prefer that my PC components not break, above all, though.

Here is what I will be using:

Motherboard: Asus P8P67-M PRO (Rev. 3.0)
CPU: Intel Core-i5 2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600
Case: Cooler Master Elite 335

Thanks for reading. I hope to hear from someone soon!

 

[stew198269]

i had a zalman 9700 before i upgraded to the corsair h70 this weekend which i wood recommend but dont be a fool like me and think it will fit as i had a mission getting it in. looking at ur cas i wood say the zalman 9700 wood fit and is a good cooler the zalman 9500 is abit smaller and a good cooler

 

[kaweee]

Might want to get a Scythe Shuriken if you are not overclocking
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2247&page=3

 

[davcon]

Either one of these would be fine and will fit in your case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008000%2050002108&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=574%7C35-103-064%5E35-103-064-TS%2C35-103-057%5E35-103-057-03%23
The N520 is very close to a 212+ performance wise.
Just remove the plastic vent on the side panel.

 

[RussK1]

Hi everyone,

As the title suggests, I'm uncertain what type of aftermarket cooling to get for my new CPU. I have read that many cooling options conflict with RAM or the depth of the case, and I just do not have enough experience to know what may or may not fit for me. As an aside, noise level is really important to me - I'm trying to keep my PC relatively quiet. I'd prefer that my PC components not break, above all, though.

Here is what I will be using:

Motherboard: Asus P8P67-M PRO (Rev. 3.0)
CPU: Intel Core-i5 2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600
Case: Cooler Master Elite 335

Thanks for reading. I hope to hear from someone soon!

The Corsair H50 would fit, just take the plastic vent off the side panel. I always thought those were stupid anyway. The H50, 60 and 70 are very easy on the motherboard. In my opinion, stay away from the air coolers that have those dumb plastic clips. God I've had nothing but bad luck with those things.

 

[Nyvae]

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