HSF choice for eVGA 680i board

[so_cal_forever]

I'm finalizing my build list for my upcoming build, but one thing's got me pulling my hair out. From what I'm reading, it's pretty hard to pick a HSF for this board. Either the microtransisters on the bottom create a problem or the north bridge HS create a problem. I've been eying the Tuniq Tower, but word has it the transistors on the bottom of the board get in the way.

Any suggestions?

 

[RayDaddy]

Thermaltake Tower 112 gets everything away from the board real slim like i have that board here let me see if it would work

 

[proprehab]

The latest board doesnt have the stuff on the bottom anymore, so most hsf's should work

 

[DoomGuy]

The Tuniq Tower does not interfere with anything on the bottom of the board, although I believe the Zalman 9700 does.

 

[so_cal_forever]

The Tuniq Tower does not interfere with anything on the bottom of the board, although I believe the Zalman 9700 does.

That's great news. Thanks for the help, guys.

 

[Mansize_tissue]

Does anybody know of any compatibility problems between this board and a Scythe Infinity?

 

[anonuser]

According to the newest HSF roundup I could find:

http://anandtech.com/casecooling/showdoc.aspx?i=2941&p=3

The Thermalright Ultra 120 outperforms the Tuniq Tower at a lower dB and less size/weight.

Does the Thermalright Ultra 120 fit on a evga 680i board also? Trying to order today.

 

[merlin87]

I use a tuniq 120 on my 680i with no problems.

 

[luihed]

I have the Ultra 120 and I cant see how it wont fit any mobo.... lots of room....

 

[tylerdustin2008]

The ultra 120 or the Tuniq tower would be a great choice.

 

[Fanaticalmoose]

i'll be getting the coolermaster geminII by friday.. it looks likea good cooler, i'll give you the info when i get it and post some numbers too....