j_syk

I have an Asus M2N-SLI deluxe board with a Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor. The stock fan seems to be doing well and i have good overall flow in my case.
I was looking at upgrading the cpu heatsink and cooler but had some hesitation about what would fit. I really like the design of the Zalman 8700. The downward airflow would help keep the heatpipe and ram cooler, but will it fit?
I don't want to risk buying it and having to deal with returning it and shipping etc.
If that model wont work, any other recommendations?

j_syk

K. so i've manned up and decide to get a full size cooler. Haven't picked one, but i'll refer to the cooling forums. thanks for no one telling me i'm stupid for wanting a low profile cooler because it looks nice.

superk

You could try the 9700, I heard they are pretty good. Also, I have here a 7700, and its a low profile, and it fit on a board with very similar heatsink configurations (m2n32-sli) so I dont think you have a problem.