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August 16th, 2018 12:00
Aurora R7, CPU air cooling upgrades
Hello everyone,
I just received my BRAND NEW Aurora R7 with a locked i7 and stock air cooler. The stock air cooler is unbearably noisy -(think hornets nest or vacuum cleaner). I was wondering if anyone can recommend any CPU air cooling products that they can confirm will fit in the very limited space between the CPU and the power supply? I have been considering the Scythe SCBSK-2100 BIG Shuriken 2 Rev. B CPU Cooler which requires a minimum top clearance of 58 mm plus breathing room, and should provide some cooling to the surrounding motherboard as well as the actual CPU.
Can anyone quantify how much space is actually available between the top of the CPU and the side of the PSU where an air cooler would reside?
As an aside, I have read elsewhere on these boards that AIO water cooling options are available, but I would prefer air cooling due to the reliability and no risk of liquid damage.
Thank you in advance, I have seen some great posts on these boards!