Jump to content

Low Profile CPU Cooler?

Raynold
 Share
Posted

Is there a good low profile CPU cooler someone can recommend for LGA1150?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Nh-L9i is damn good

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

See this it would help a lot http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-profile-heat-sink-mini-itx,3639-22.html

  ﷲ   Muslim Member  ﷲ

KennyS and ScreaM are my role models in CSGO.

CPU: i3-4130 Motherboard: Gigabyte H81M-S2PH RAM: 8GB Kingston hyperx fury HDD: WD caviar black 1TB GPU: MSI 750TI twin frozr II Case: Aerocool Xpredator X3 PSU: Corsair RM650

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Darn ninja. You win this time. Again.

:3

 

<3 you too man, you are one of my more respected members

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

:3

 

<3 you too man, you are one of my more respected members

I'm sad I make that list, to be honest.

.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Is there a good low profile CPU cooler someone can recommend for LGA1150?

If you need a low-profile CPU cooler chances are you're using a case that won't provide enough airflow for overclocking anyways, so just use the Intel stock cooler and save your money.

"Rawr XD"

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Nh-L9i is damn good

Except for those colours  :lol:

Anything maybe... blacker?  :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

If you need a low-profile CPU cooler chances are you're using a case that won't provide enough airflow for overclocking anyways, so just use the Intel stock cooler and save your money.

I'm actually using a mid-tower. 

I just feel more comfortable without a massive heat sink attached to my motherboard  :lol:

Also, I want to keep my temperatures low 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'm actually using a mid-tower. 

I just feel more comfortable without a massive heat sink attached to my motherboard  :lol:

Also, I want to keep my temperatures low 

If you have a mid-tower then you already have plenty of airflow over the CPU area, so a low-profile cooler won't provide any big benefit over just the stock Intel one.

"Rawr XD"

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

How low profile are we talking?

 

Be quiet just unveiled two new great low profile coolers

Specs: 4790k | Asus Z-97 Pro Wifi | MX100 512GB SSD | NZXT H440 Plastidipped Black | Dark Rock 3 CPU Cooler | MSI 290x Lightning | EVGA 850 G2 | 3x Noctua Industrial NF-F12's

Bought a powermac G5, expect a mod log sometime in 2015

Corsair is overrated, and Anime is ruined by the people who watch it

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
  • 3 weeks later...
Posted

I have the same issue. I tried sticking a Hyper 212 Evo in my mid tower and it didn't fit (about 1 inch or so was sticking out of the case). This post has been helpful in finding a lower profiled cpu cooler to use without having to replace the entire case.

Windows 10 Edu | Asus ROG Strix X570-F Gaming | Ryzen 9 3950x | 4x 16GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB| ROG Strix GeForce® RTX 2080 SUPER™ Advanced edition | Samsung 980 PRO 500GB + Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB + 8TB Seagate Barracuda | EVGA Supernova 650 G2 | Alienware AW3418DW + LG 34uc87c + Dell u3419w | Asus Zephyrus G14

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'm actually using a mid-tower. 

I just feel more comfortable without a massive heat sink attached to my motherboard  :lol:

Also, I want to keep my temperatures low 

Having a heavy heatsink isn't an issue unless you care about how heavy the system is as a whole. Mounting equipment is there to properly displace the stress across the motherboard.

 

What case are you using? What are you cooling?

What's your budget? Can you link us to where you're shopping?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Cooling

×