where to find a short inexpensive HSF for Apex MI-008

rocketJeff · Post by **rocketJeff** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:20 pm

I just got a Apex MI-008 and Zotac GF6100-E-E off Newegg for a super budget htpc build. Newegg shell shock had it for $50 after $10 rebate so I couldn't resist.

I plan on putting in a Athlon X2 5000+ 65watt cpu in it.

The problem is finding a heatsink that will fit. SPCR reviews says it only has 40mm clearance. The stock 1055t hsf that I have on hand is over 60mm. I am trying to keep as low budget as possible, so hopefully there's a cheaper option than pico-psu.

BlackWhizz · Post by **BlackWhizz** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:53 am

Scythe Shuriken?

ilovejedd · Post by **ilovejedd** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:43 am

BlackWhizz wrote:Scythe Shuriken?

Shuriken is 64mm tall and the Big Shuriken is 58mm.

Silverstone NT07-AM2. Whether it's enough to cool that CPU at low noise levels is a different matter, though.

rocketJeff · Post by **rocketJeff** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:17 am

thanks. the Silverstone seems like it would work.

Anyone know if a H50 pump will fit in that height? Tigerdirect currently has a coupon on it. After 2 rebates and the coupon, the H50 is only $45 or so. I think it's a better value than paying $20 for the silverstone and I can use the H50 in future builds too. If the radiator could fit the side of the vent of the mi-008, it would be awesome.

rocketJeff · Post by **rocketJeff** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:12 pm

Figured out my own question. The pump for the h50 is 55mm tall. That's still too tall for the case.

Looks like the Silverstone hsf is the way to go.

drcrash · Post by **drcrash** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:00 pm

You can get the NT07-AM2 for $25 on ebay..

ilovejedd · Post by **ilovejedd** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:33 pm

drcrash wrote:You can get the NT07-AM2 for $25 on ebay..

Yeah... and you can get it for less than $20 from Newegg...