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Low Profile ITX CPU Cooler?

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nekrosoft13

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Looking for low profile ITX CPU cooler for Intel ivy bridge platform.

What you recommend?
 
How low-profile are you looking? What case do you need to fit this in?

I'm using a Noctua NH-L9i on my latest SFF build, but it significantly limits overclocking due to its small heat transfer capacity.
 
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Machupo said:
How low-profile are you looking? What case do you need to fit this in?

I'm using a Noctua NH-L9i on my latest SFF build, but it significantly limits overclocking due to its small heat transfer capacity.
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I used this for a short time. It's shorter than the stock heat sink but cooled almost exactly the same in my experience.
 
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Really? I'm getting temps about 30C (NH-L9i: 60C; Stock: 89C) less than the stock HSF with an 8-thread prime95 blend going!

(edited to add: the temp peaked at 65C, but once the fan spooled up it dropped back down)
 
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Love my NH-L9i. Performs fabulously. Having heavily researched it I don't think there is good competitor.
 
I like the AXP-100 (cooled the same system down about 10C more), but it is also about 10-15mm taller (depending on what fan you use) than the NH-L9i... of course, then, if you've got 100mm of height to play with, there is always the AXP-140 :D (if you can find one)
 
Just a quick comparison. All heights are fanless.

23mm Noctua L9i/a -mfg advises against >65w TDP
44mm ThermalTake AXP100
45mm Prolimatech Samuel 17
82mm SilverStone NT06-Pro -supports push/pull fan config w/ undermount fan
 
DrakonSan said:
Just a quick comparison. All heights are fanless.

23mm Noctua L9i/a -mfg advises against >65w TDP
44mm ThermalTake AXP100
45mm Prolimatech Samuel 17
82mm SilverStone NT06-Pro -supports push/pull fan config w/ undermount fan
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46mm Sythe Big Shruiken 2 Rev B
45mm Xigmatek Janus (push/pull)
40mm Gamer Storm Gabriel
66mm Noctua NH-L12 (push/pull)
 
jmilcher said:
I used this for a short time. It's shorter than the stock heat sink but cooled almost exactly the same in my experience.
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What about noise levels? Just as loud as a stock Intel or what?
 
All of them should be more quiet than the Intel stock hsf.
 
I love my scythe big shuriken 2. I run it passive. No noise.
 
that really depends on what motherboard you are using ... not all coolers will fit on each motherboard
 
nekrosoft13 said:
Looking for low profile ITX CPU cooler for Intel ivy bridge platform.

What you recommend?
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Recommendation depends on the motherboard, as the CPU socket is placed differently for each of them:

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Next question would be what case/surrounding this socket/cooler faces as this might influence airflow/choice of fans.
 
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