CPU heatsink and RAM compatibility Issue

[loepa]

im using this spec for my pc

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Intel 3570K[/TD]

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MSI z77a G45[/TD]

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Corsair Vengeance Black 8GB kit (2x4GB)[/TD]

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the problem is right now im using stock intel cooler

while i'm planning to overclock my CPU i can't get good cooler because when i bought my pc every cooler (waterloop) that will fit and performs well is out of stock (corsair Hydro series,etc.) (i live in surabaya indonesia)

so now im looking for alternatives (i prefer air cooling) so im looking at Noctua NH D14 or thermalright silver arrow (not sure about hyper 612)

but the problem now is my RAM heatsink is tall and i'm not sure whether i should take the heatsink off or find cooler (sub 100$) that fits and perform well also preferably silent.

i really need your help.

any comment or suggestion is appriciated

*sorry if my english is bad, its not my native language

[mnm0710]

Apart from the NH-D14 and Silver Arrow another one you can consider is the SilverStone Heligon HE01. What's nice about that one is that it's just like the NH-D14 except one of the cooling towers is thinner...So depending on your motherboard you could align that side towards the RAM slots and not have to worry about clearance.

Maybe someone else with a MSI z77 board can tell you what air cooler they have in their system.

[Chris_nz]

couldnt agree more with the Silverstone Heligon.. but if your not picky atm and dont mind waiting for a Hydro series H100i or something then thats an alternative, or even another all in one water cooling kit, like the NZXT Kraken if your country has those in..

[loepa]

do you think its a good idea (or rather is it ok) to take off my RAM heatsink/heatspreader?

[killerx525]

If it is detachable and you really want the best cooling performance then yes.

[loepa]

What i know from the web is that removing it will void warranty and some say the heatsink is rather useless so im not sure.....

[killerx525]

Is this your ram?

http://images.overclock.co.uk/product_images/large/oeohll9wPu_CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9.jpg

[loepa]

yes that is exactly my RAM

[killerx525]

Then you won't be able to detach it. You've basically got 2 options, either return your current ran and get a new pair of ram that will fit or get a different cooler like the Silverstone HE01.

[loepa]

:( oh i see

i will think about it more then....

thanks bro..

[Money]

Unfortunately, a NH-D14 will not fit at all. I would recommend something like an H100i because it's extremely compatible.

[killerx525]

What case do you have?

[loepa]

im using cm storm enforcer (H100i wont fit without mod, will probably go H80i)

cpu heatsink clearance is 175mm (on spec)

[Dragon_Cannon]

I'm just putting it out there not saying that it's a good idea but what you could do i cut the tops off the heat spreaders so that the RAM will fit under the CPU cooler.

[loepa]

well yes it comes to my mind that i can cut the heatspreaders off but i'm not sure if its a good idea because things can go wrong....

i'd rather buy new ram and sell my old one if i can't find alternatives (other than noctua nh-D14 or silver arrow)

[killerx525]

Can you return it?

[SubTract]

The problem that you're going to face is average temperature and humidity. I would wait for some water coolers to come into stock especially this time of year. Unless you have very good air conditioning I wouldn't be going for air. When it gets to 40°C temp and you start loading up the system it gets hot really hot very quickly. If you can wait get water cooling.

:D order from NCIX they ship internationally :D

[BathroomSecurity]

I honestly don't think ram heat spreaders make much difference to the temperatures of the ram. It's mainly there for aesthetics.

[Seall]

I think you should buy silverstone HE01. Or u can take hyper 212,412,612 and install fans in the other side. Another alternative is CM Hyper 421 slim.

[loepa]

Sorry for very late reply,I just woke up.

I don't think i can return it (but i can sell it quite easily or just keep it as backup ram if anythings wrong).

NCIX doesn't ship to my country. (even if it does, the cost will be very high)

in this conditions i only have a few options :( either take/cut off the heatspreader or get new ram or find different cooler

[Nozbit]

I have a NH-D14 cooler but bought the low profile vengance RAM which works (and fits) a treat. You might want to consider that if you have your heart set on a premium CPU cooler.

[Brian]

Sorry for very late reply,I just woke up.

I don't think i can return it (but i can sell it quite easily or just keep it as backup ram if anythings wrong).

NCIX doesn't ship to my country. (even if it does, the cost will be very high)

in this conditions i only have a few options :( either take/cut off the heatspreader or get new ram or find different cooler

Get new RAM. Don't compromise on your CPU cooler.

[loepa]

yeah :( i really like noctua NH-D14

[Money]

If you want an NH-D14 you're gonna need to purchase new RAM. Honestly RAM is very cheap, and the NH-D14 is worth it.

[killerx525]

As a owner of the D14, if you want the best air cooling solution and your priority is getting the best temps then go for new ram.