[synyster31]

I've just upgraded to a Gigabyte 870A-UD3 & Phenom II 965 for my system, the only problem is that my HSF, a Zalman CNPS10X Extreme, overlaps the RAM slot nearest to it. This isn't a major problem at present as i'm only using 2x2GB sticks, but I would like to upgrade in the future & I was wondering if anyone could suggest a suitable HSF for my motherboard.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Tyree]

You're plenty good with 4GB of RAM unless you do intense graphics work or data crunching.

 

[synyster31]

Oh yes I know but its quite close to the module in the 2nd slot as well. Also, the orientation of the fan is a bit odd. It draws warm air off the GPU and sends it straight out into the PSU which im not too keen on as I like to have a go at OCing. Dont most HSFs take air from the front of the case and send it straight out towards the rear case fan?

 

[Wrench97]

Can't you rotate the mounting bracket 90 degrees?

Is the fan blowing front to back or bottom to top?

 

[Tyree]

The CPU fan should be oriented to move the air toward the rear of the case.

 

[synyster31]

Not that I can see, from what i've seen other people have brought this up about this particular HSF.

I thought it should go front to back but this one goes bottom to top!

 

[Wrench97]

I think you need to turn the motherboard mounting bracket 1/4 turn.

 

[synyster31]

Oh is that possible? I assumed that was fixed as designed.

 

[Wrench97]

Are you using the stock bracket(Came with the motherboard) or the bracket that came with the heatsink?

 

[synyster31]

Im using the plastic bracket on the mobo and the metal clasp that came with the HSF

 

[Wrench97]

Your right I was thinking of a 9900 Zalman cooler that comes with a different motherboard bracket, your model does not come with it.
The 9700 will mount front to back using the stock bracket or the 9900 max comes with a motherboard bracket to orient it front to back. The CNSP5X will also mount the correct way.