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M350 + Prolimatech Samuel 17

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jordi

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Hello,

I have a M350 Click here (mini itx) case with a Core i3-530 and stock heatsink/fan from Intel.

Last week I ordered the Scythe BIG Shuriken SCBSK-1000 however this cpu cooler didn't fit in my case b/c it was too high.

Now I have dropped my eyes on the Prolimatech Samuel 17. I read that the height is the same as the Scythe Shuriken when there is a 120x120x12mm fan attached.

Can I run the core i3-530 totally passive (no fans)? The 'problem' might be the case went pretty hot with the stock cpu cooler....

If there is anybody who used a aftermarket cpu cooler in the M350 I would be very happy to know what will fit.

Br.
Jordi
The Netherlands
 
If it was too hot with a fan it's going to be even hotter without one. You're dumping the same amount of heat regardless of what heatsink you use; fans are there to facilitate the transfer of heat from the heatsink to the air and to move the air out of the case. The i3-530 has a 73w TDP. You need a fan.

Question: did the Big Shuriken fit that case without the fan? How much space is left between the top of the heatsink and the inside of the case?

Assuming there's at least 45mm available for the heatsink, you have a couple of options:

The Thermaltake CLP0534 will probably work as-is. I don't know if it will be much better than the Intel stock hsf, but it gives you a bit of flexibility with regard to the fan; you could possibly modify the fan clips to hold a thicker 80 or 92mm fan, which would give you additional airflow. You could also experiment with intake vs. exhaust for the fan, to see if it makes a difference for case temps - something you can't do with the stock intel hsf.

Another option is a 1U heatsink such as the Dynatron K129. You'd need to work out your own fan mounting in that case, but there should be room for a 92-100mm fan, up to 20-25mm thick.
 
If you're very close to the inside of the case (from the top of the heatsink), you can also look into some creative ducting connected to some fans on the side of the case. This would change the heatsink from a top down to a side pass, but would get you a decent bit of airflow across the fins without going to a lower-capacity heatsink or having to use screaming hairdryer fans.
 
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