Hi Guys,
I'm overhauling my HTPC, and need a passive CPU Cooler for an Intel G3220 (53w TDP - Socket 1150)... I'ts been using s passive Scythe Ninja Mini for some time with great results, but it's incompatible with my new socket
I understand that coolers are compatible between the socket 1150, 1155 and 1156, so anything that fits those will do.
In a perfect world, it would eb great to get a passive cooler under 70mm in height, as that means I can use a fullsize optical drive (Silverstone GD06 case).
If this isn't possible at all, the cooler can go up to 120mm, but I'd like to avoid this if possible.
The manual recommends I could use the Silverstone NT01-E in a fanless configuration, but it's £47 = $77.
Are there any other options I can look at?
Many thanks!
Rich
Which Passive CPU Cooler For Intel G3220?
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Re: Which Passive CPU Cooler For Intel G3220?
Blade wrote:Are there any other options I can look at?
If I'm not wrong, you may try to order these, directly from Scythe Customer Support: http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/pc ... clips.html
Re: Which Passive CPU Cooler For Intel G3220?
Thanks for the suggestion Quest...
Actually, the old rig will be becoming my server, along with the current Scythe Cooler
So, I'll definitely need a new one... I've been researching, and the NT01-E is still top of the pops, unless there is another one I can look at.
Cheers
Actually, the old rig will be becoming my server, along with the current Scythe Cooler
So, I'll definitely need a new one... I've been researching, and the NT01-E is still top of the pops, unless there is another one I can look at.
Cheers
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Re: Which Passive CPU Cooler For Intel G3220?
Blade wrote:I've been researching, and the NT01-E is still top of the pops, unless there is another one I can look at.
The NT01-E should be phased out: now there's the improved NT01-Pro (42 GBP @ Scan).
At any rate, providing you have some case fans very close to the heatsink, you may look for some 2U server heatsinks (SuperMicro, Dynatron and the likes): I guess that any other option would be less cost-effective than the Silverstones.
On the contrary, if you wanna go fanned, there's the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 at 57mm (IIRC).
Re: Which Passive CPU Cooler For Intel G3220?
That makes a load of sense, thanks a lot
I'll make sure it's the up to date model, in that case, barring any other option
I'll make sure it's the up to date model, in that case, barring any other option