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Snootch
07-15-2009, 06:28 AM
Since this CPU does not come with a cooler, I must find one on my own. Normally not a problem, but I have found things are slightly different when dealing with server CPUs/Boards. I will be using two of these (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117185) CPU's on this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131373) board.
I have found this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835114085) cooler, and this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835114086) one, however From the review of the second one, the reviewer said it was loud as hell.
Does anyone know of a suitable cooler that is similar to the average enthusiast cooler? BTW, I will be using a large case that the current board in it is using a Tuniq tower that is the biggest cooler that can fit. Also, I will not be overclocking. Thanks for your help in advance!

Snootch
07-16-2009, 10:12 PM
no one?

SoulsCollective
07-16-2009, 10:57 PM
Urgh no - either of those linked coolers would be loud as hell.

From looking at the board, you could probably get a TRUE or a Noctua on there, although I doubt you could fit the Megahalems. Any plans on OCing?

Ytterbium
07-19-2009, 03:23 AM
I use a Thermalright HR-01 with a Noctua NF-P12

Leeghoofd
07-19-2009, 06:33 AM
Since you prefer low noise, I wouldn't take either of your 2 choices. As Souls suggsted these will be little screamers. Might be better to go straight to 2 Noctua coolers, Thermalright TRUE's or even look for 1366 Intel stock coolers on the 2nd hand market.

Snootch
07-29-2009, 12:42 PM
Thanks for your replies, I think I have settled for the Noctua coolers, as I don't think the TRUE would fit (it would be damn close). Unfortunately since this is a server board there won't be any overclocking going on. At this point, I havent seen a BSEL mod or anything to make an OC possible. I just wanted quiet coolers especially since there is x2 processors.