Any better low-profile cooler than NH-C12P?
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what case?
Originally Posted by slothfish I'm looking for a good low-profile cooler and I'm thinking the nh-c12p has to be the best one. I need low-profile because I have a 250mm fan in my side panel and I doubt I will be able to fit something the size of a TRUE. What do you guys think? |
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It's an HP case I modded. The side fan protrudes about 1 inch into the case.
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It makes plenty of sense. I spent a long time modding my case to make it look good, and I am not going to throw it all away because I can get a slightly cooler temp. Besides, the big side panel fan cools my video card, nb and sb, and helps with my cpu temps. What is more important, a slightly cooler cpu, or a slightly cooler gpu, nb, sb, and cpu?
Originally Posted by whe3ls what case? |
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Originally Posted by proTip I don't think it makes sense to choose your cpu cooler based on a side panel fan, Id make accommodations and get something that cools the cpu best. If a TRUE doesn't fit just take off that side panel fan and replace it with a smaller one that is more out of the way if you really feel you need to have a fan there. |
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That thing looks pretty beefy, are you sure it cools better than the noctua?
Originally Posted by GivingHope Thermalright AXP-140? |
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Im pretty sure a TRUE would get you significantly better temps than most low profile CPU coolers. I don't think adding a fan would exactly make an HP case that cool anyways. They are designed to have adequate airflow w/o any modding.
also, why are you buying an aftermarket CPU cooler for an HP?
Originally Posted by slothfish It's an HP case I modded. The side fan protrudes about 1 inch into the case. It makes plenty of sense. I spent a long time modding my case to make it look good, and I am not going to throw it all away because I can get a slightly cooler temp. Besides, the big side panel fan cools my video card, nb and sb, and helps with my cpu temps. What is more important, a slightly cooler cpu, or a slightly cooler gpu, nb, sb, and cpu? |
also, why are you buying an aftermarket CPU cooler for an HP?
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Why are you interrogating the man? Just answer his question.
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How much clearance do you have?
The cooler in my sig rig, Scythe Shuriken, is 64mm high including the stock fan. Kept my overclocked 95W TDP chip at a reasonable 37C idle and 50C load.
You can replace the stock fan with a 25mm thick fan (stock is 12mm) and get even better results.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185063
It is very small - barely fits in my case, however. Just another option.
Originally Posted by proTip Im pretty sure a TRUE would get you significantly better temps than most low profile CPU coolers. I don't think adding a fan would exactly make an HP case that cool anyways. They are designed to have adequate airflow w/o any modding. also, why are you buying an aftermarket CPU cooler for an HP? |
On topic -
How much clearance do you have?
The cooler in my sig rig, Scythe Shuriken, is 64mm high including the stock fan. Kept my overclocked 95W TDP chip at a reasonable 37C idle and 50C load.
You can replace the stock fan with a 25mm thick fan (stock is 12mm) and get even better results.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185063
It is very small - barely fits in my case, however. Just another option.
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/...b621ceca63ec4b
may not be better, but A) it can also cool your RAM and B) its only $14
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may not be better, but A) it can also cool your RAM and B) its only $14
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I would say cooler CPU is more important.
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Originally Posted by slothfish What is more important, a slightly cooler cpu, or a slightly cooler gpu, nb, sb, and cpu? |
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Haha, well I need to keep my other stuff cool so I'm gonna be stubborn about it
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Originally Posted by DuckieHo I would say cooler CPU is more important.
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Thanks!
Originally Posted by coolaide That GeminII he linked is in know way low profile. But it dos cool the hell out of you cpu and and ram and NB. I have it in my antec1200 and its snug withe fans on it. But if your side fan line up with it then it might be a nice setup. Good Luck |
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