SFF heatsink

[Rye 1080]

So I'm planing a HTPC upgrade/rebuild and I'm sort of stuck on the heatsink.

im leaning towards this cpu http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=55347 Core i3 560
and this case http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=49498 Silverstone Grandia GD05B

the case has something like a 72mm height restriction for the heatsink due to the optical drive overhanging.

it seems like most popular low profile coolers block ram slots on micro atx boards.

Then i found this little gem Swiftech, sure its overpriced and a dated design. but it will fit and surely it has to be better then the stock heatsink by a fair bit, no?

anyone have any experience with the swiftech heatsink and a clarkdale cpu?
id expect if they say it can handle a mildly overclocked i7 then that should give me lots of room with a little i3

[3.0charlie]

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...facture=Scythe

64mm

[_dangtx_]

or the regular shuriken, but it will take up some space. not sure how mych airflow you will have in there, as the swiftech one will need some as well

[CMetaphor]

Unfortunately, you're thinking intel.

Otherwise: Newegg.ca - GELID Solutions Slim Silence AM2 65mm Ball CPU Cooler

Quiet, Active, fits within 1U height restrictions.

[Rye 1080]

thanks for the input, i'm afraid the big shuriken is going to block a ram slot or 2 at the worst, and be a real treat to push the pins down with a ram module blocking access

the slightly smaller http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=38007 shuriken 3, is interesting though. anyone have experience with it or 12mm thick fans for that matter?

Part of the appeal of the Swiftech heatsink is that its simple; big chunk of copper, bolts down, that can take 25mm thick fan and still fit

[_dangtx_]

ive got experience with the first one, the second one and from what i see the third is kickarse as well. as per above, for that price? cant beat it