AM3 Heatsink that doesn't block ram slots

itachi183

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Hey, I'm getting this soon:
Phenom II x3 720 BE
GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P
Antec 902
and 8GB of G.Skill 1600 ram

and I've been trying to find a heatsink other then stock that wouldn't block any of my ram slots, I need 8GB for memory extensive programs but would also like to keep my CPU cool and overclock a bit.
supposedly from what I've read heatsinks like Xigmatek S1283 block the first ram slot cause on AM2/3 boards you can only mount them one way and it's the different direction from the way intel mounts lol or something

any suggestions for a heatsink?
 
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how tall is your ram? The Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer is mounted for horizontal airflow and has close to 4cm clearance between the fins and the bottom surface of the base.
 
any non rifle style heatsink will work no problem.. might be close with the s1283 and TRUE.. but im sure some one will comment about how close of a fit they are..
 
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