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Low profile Socket 1366 coolers

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Anyone have any recommendations for a low-profile socket 1366 cooler?

I have an i7 920 that I'm installing in a mATX case (NZXT Rogue). I could go with a tower cooler, but I'd be limited by only two ways of orientating the cooler. Anything up to about 130mm can fit without being restricted as to what direction it can fit.

If I do any overclocking, it'd be relatively minor (such as to 2.8 or 3.0).

I'm partly considering low profile coolers because the fan is usually parallel to the socket, and air is blown down by default. This would help to cool additional components too (the Rogue is capable of holding 5 120mm fans - 2 on each side, and one in the rear. My current plan is to have all four side fans pulling air in, and then using the 120mm rear fan to expel air. The graphics card will essentially be expelling its own air, and while I know it's not always ideal, I figured the PSU fan would contribute slightly also).
 
haadij404 said:
stock cooler should handle 3ghz and you don't have to spend any money.
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What will the temps be like though? I'd like to keep the temps down to the upper 30s/low 40s on idle, and high 50s/low 60s on load, as it seems most aftermarket coolers can usually do.

If the stock cooler can do that, even at 2.8 or 3.0, then I might give it a try first.
 
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