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Minimum space between aircooler and GPU?

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I have a Noctua NH-U14S. Is there a recommended minimum distance between the cooler and the GPU? I guess they should not touch but is it ok if there is only a few millimeter gap between them or should I in that vase move down the GPU to another slot?

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Which way is the CPU fan pointing? Blowing air up, or from front to back?

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It should be fine, but if you CAN move the GPU down a slot without losing speed then its better to play it safe in case the case gets knock during use.

On the other hand if the GPU has a back plate, there's probably no risk there, only if the heatsink could short circuit components.

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1 minute ago, Fixinit1 said:

Which way is the CPU fan pointing? Blowing air up, or from front to back?

Front to back.

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Just now, btng said:

Front to back.

Then there is no big problem with heat but still, @Alex Atkin UK is correct about being carefull not to short anything 

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2 minutes ago, btng said:

Front to back.

Heat wise no worries then. I wouldn't really worry about a short either, but I guess it's possible, so be careful.

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There are some aftermarket backplates to mount to your GPU. Kinda getho but if you're worried about shorts they will help

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For you who have aircoolerand a GPU right under - how small is the gap for you approx?

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27 minutes ago, btng said:

For you who have aircoolerand a GPU right under - how small is the gap for you approx?

I've had U14S with dual fans blowing bottom to top, GPU on 2nd slot (which is primary PCIe x16). No issues on temp, no touching. Currently it's front to back on same mobo, also no touch nor temp issues. In short, as long as they don't touch, nothing to worry about. Piece of cardboard is enough to remove any issues of touching.

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