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Deadend in looking for cpu cooler! Help needed

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Lian Li 351 case (11.5cm height limit) and asus rampage iv gene motherboard (center of the cpu area to first pci slot= 7cm).

I don't want to use liquid solutions, because i will have to modify the case since there is no extra space for fans (3 pre-installed in the case).

So the only thing i found that DOES support 130w cpu (i7 3820), was the Noctua Nh--L12. I was sure this was the solution, untill i saw that it would block the gpu in the first pci slot. I still have not understood if that cooler can be installed in a sideways way. Anyone knows?

The other solutions i have are the Suriken Big 2 Rev B, i found the dimensions, of the non-lga2011 part (the original Surikhen Big 2) and i see that if i use 3cm tall ram in quad then the cooler will be just a couple of milimetres away from the gpu. So i can't be 100% sure for the size and compatibility. Besides that, i see written that it is not recommended for above 100w cpus.
And then the other solution is the Intel Thermal solution, the simple lga 2011 cpu fan.

Am I in a dead end or what?
 
I've put several Xigmatek Praeton's in the V351. Although, I usually replace the stock fan with a 100mm x 12mm Scythe. The setup works well in tight situations. Although, the hottest chip I've used it on is an i5. I'm using one in my ITX 7 and it's keeping my CPU quite cool. Although, it's only rated for 95 watts it might be worth a look as a cheap solution. If you did give it a shot and have any trouble locating a 1000 rpm Scythe...I usually buy mine on E-Bay.

It's a decent low profile solution that still works as well as my Prolimatech Samuel 17's. Which could be another option that might work...

Best,

Liquid Cool

P.S. For the mini-itx guys who are looking at tight spaces, this above combo rocks in a small case. Take a look at my sig, I'm using it in both setups...dead silent from 10". In the case, you can't hear it at all. Period.
 
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The coolermaster Geminii S524 should fit and comes with super easy mounting bracket stuff for the LGA2011 boards.I have one in much tighter spaces than that case allows.
 
Water cooling setup? Corsair H series or Antec Kuhler series? CPU clearance becomes a non-issue and the radiators are easily placed in the case.
 
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