Best flat CPU cooler? Other options?

[Tomasz2048]

I have this case:

 

 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129015

 

it has cpu cooling inlet from side wall as you can see, behind that there is removable plastic airduct improving airflow for flat cpu coolers

 

got psu on top, taking air from CPU area and 120mm fan blowing air to the back from cpu area

 

 

which option will be better?

 

- Noctua nh-u14s

- some flat cpu cooler such as Zalman CNPS8900 using side airduct

 

 

noctua nh-d14 won't fit due to high profile RAM

 

if you think flat cpu cooler is better what else than zalman would you recommend?

 

[Ssoele]

The Scythe Kozuti: http://www.scythe-usa.com/product/cpu/117/ScytheUSA-Productkozuticpucooler.html

[Bluejay0]

On the rear has a 120mm fan mount. I would recommend a water cooling solution for it.

[Lord Pantaloons]

Noctua NH-L9a/NH-L9i

 

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Low-profile-Cooler-Retail-Cooling/dp/B009VY1R9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377264395&sr=8-1&keywords=nh-l9a (for AMD CPU)

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Low-Profile-Cooler-Retail-Cooling/dp/B009VY1PMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377264401&sr=8-1&keywords=nh-l9i (for Intel CPU)

 

 

 

I have the NH-L9i in my rig, it's extremely well built and easy to install, if you're using Intel it doesn't even have a back plate, just four screws and it's on. It feels more solidly attached than any other cooler I've had in my rig.

 

 

I've heard good stuff about this one as well, the Cooler Master Gemin II  M4

 

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-GeminII-M4-RR-GMM4-16PK-R2/dp/B0080ATR2Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377264464&sr=8-2&keywords=Cooler+Master+Gemin+II

[constanrine5d]

Just get like an h80i  I dont think i gets flater than that