CPU Cooler Positioning Issues for AM2

[Jeff Rage]

I'm looking to get a CPU Cooler that will work with a ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe. In looking at reviews for various ones, I see some people say that they can only mount their cooler so the fan blows up or down. This seems to be an issue for some AM2 boards.

I'm looking for one that is not super big - it's going in a CM690, and I'd like to be able to use the side fan. I plan to light overclocking.

Here were some I was looking at. (Every one of these had at least one review where someone couldn't mount it so that the airflow went to the back of the case.)

KINGWIN Revolution RVT-9225 92mm
Sunbeam CR-SW-K8
Thermalright Ultra-90
Thermalright Ultima 90
ZALMAN CNPS 9500 AM2


Does anyone know for sure whether any of these will or will not allow me mount it with the airflow aimed at the back with my Asus mobo? Other CPU Cooler recommendations are welcome, of course.

 

[jonjon0nline]

What's the problem with having it blow up? The CM690 has exhaust fans on the top so technically, this shouldn't even be an issue...

 

[Jeff Rage]

What's the problem with having it blow up? The CM690 has exhaust fans on the top so technically, this shouldn't even be an issue...

That's just as good as having it go out the back exhaust? If so, then that makes choosing one a lot easier!

 

[Version_3]

If you can't aim it out the back, up is just as good.

Have you looked at the AC Freezer pro 64? Its big, but you can rotate it any direction you want the fan to blow by just 1 screw. I have it and its quiet, keeps it cool, and was cheap!