Sad git would like help with compatibility.

[panicatak]

I currently have a Gigabyte z590 Aorus Pro motherboard with an i7-10700k.

 

I am currently running 4 X 8GB Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB (sad I know)

 

With a Thermalright Ultra 120 extreme fitted with a Noctua 120mm fan.

 

The fan is actually very slightly forcing the nearest stick of ram over towards the 2nd dimm.

 

I am looking to replace the cooler with something as good that will not overhang the ram.

 

I've a Lian li lancool II mesh case on its way.

 

I was hoping to use an Arctic 280mm aio in the top of the case, but I understand it will not fit.

 

Any suggestions please?

[Ralfi]

6 hours ago, panicatak said:

I am looking to replace the cooler with something as good that will not overhang the ram.

Is it possible to shift the fan up slightly to avoid the RAM stick? (& still have it fit in the case?)

[panicatak]

I feel, rightly or wrongly, that I would loose a fair amount of cooler performance as it's quite a lift.

[Ralfi]

5 minutes ago, panicatak said:

 

I feel, rightly or wrongly, that I would loose a fair amount of cooler performance as it's quite a lift.

 

About 7-10mm?

 

I’d test it before & after. Because right now, that fan’s blades may be slightly hindered by the RAM & by shifting the fan, the blades will be unobstructed, so performance may be balanced out.

 

Noctua’s are so good, that its cooling efficiency should still be fine. It’s just whether you like the look of the fan protruding out..

[panicatak]

Hi

 

I tried to move the fan up, but the clips will not allow it to move far enough.

 

Back to looking for another cooler I guess.

 

 

 

 

[panicatak]

Problem sorted.

 

The case I had ordered, but not yet dispatched, was a Lian Li Lancool II mesh.

 

I've cancelled the order and I am now waiting for the UK release of the Lancool III...