Best LOW Profile CPU Cooler for tight space(60mm)

[Lobster]

My build in a Silverstone SG05 only gives me about 60mm of space for a cpu cooler. Also, given the size of the case, the horizontal dimensions really can't exceed 95-100mm. I'm going to be using this board, there are some other options but I need wifi onboard, and in any case, either the wall of the case or the GPU is about ~100mm away.

 

I've been looking at the Noctua NH-L9i but it's temps do get pretty high with moderate OC's on i5s. Does anyone know any other coolers besides this that would fit in those dimensions? Its a tough space but that's my goal.

 

I will have alright airflow considering the case, with a 120mm in the front and hopefully an 80mm exhaust in the back side if it fits okay.

[coen113]

the noctua will propably be best

[Crimson_Touch]

I don't know if this is an option but have you considered an All in One liquid cooler since your worried about clearance. Just a suggestion! 

[typetheed]

GELID Solutions Rexus CC-Shero-01-A

 

Cooler Master GeminII M4 (RR-GMM4-16PK-R2)

 

Noctua NH-L9a

 

Noctua NH-L9i

 

XIGMATEK Praeton LD963 (CAC-D9HH3-U01)

 

Those are all the 59mm and below coolers I know of... The XIGMATEK can take up to 115W of TDP, so if you need to cool something really hot, it's good.

[Carter]

Scythe shuriken maybe?

Edit: may be a little tall... But worth a look anyways

[WoodenMarker]

The NH-L9i isn't much better than stock. 

The case supports coolers up to 82mm in height. You should go with the NH-L12 in low profile mode instead.

[chunkybean]

NH-L9i  sucks. not worth upgrading if this is your plan.

stay away from noctua low profile coolers they arent good

 

check for

 

xigmatek janus

deepcool gabriel

silverstone nt-06 pro

thelmalright axp100

thelmalright axp140

 

these are just some good performing low profile coolers that wont block the pcie for most itx boards today