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Please help me choose a new cpu cooler.
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I am thinking positively at the true 140! So i can add a second fan or change the first? Is there any specific type of fans to look for cpu heatsinks or its the same as case fans? I think it will fit. The only problem is if my high end corsair vengeance will be compatible. And if i can install it to blow out to my exhaust and not from up to down at the gpu like now my corsair a50 does.
TRUE will exhaust out the rear. Comes with TY-140 or 147. It's a great fan. The TY-143 is just the high speed version. That's why it cools a bit better. You sacrifice noise, though. My TY-140 is almost inaudible over case fans and GPU at 1300 RPM (its max). The TY-143 (I don't have it personally...yet 
) is said to be quite loud at its max (2500, I think?), but the CFM/noise ratio is still outstanding.
Just make sure the TRUE's height fits your case. It is pretty tall.
Here are reviews of the original TRUE 140 and new 140 Power from two of our members, muddokter and lennyrhys!
http://www.overclockers.com/thermalright-true-spirit-140-heatsink-review/
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/...t-140-Power-Review-and-Comparison-with-NH-D14
) is said to be quite loud at its max (2500, I think?), but the CFM/noise ratio is still outstanding.Just make sure the TRUE's height fits your case. It is pretty tall.
Here are reviews of the original TRUE 140 and new 140 Power from two of our members, muddokter and lennyrhys!
http://www.overclockers.com/thermalright-true-spirit-140-heatsink-review/
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/...t-140-Power-Review-and-Comparison-with-NH-D14
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I use 2x TY-143 fans with my TS140P .. one on cooler and one on rear exhaust vent behind cooler. Both are controlled by CPU PWM signal .. as are 2x front intakes with 1x bottom intake being controlled by GPU PWM signal. All intakes are TY-140 fans.
Here is another TS140P review:
http://ht4u.net/reviews/2014/cooler...oss_-_mugen_max_-_true_spirit_140/index11.php
Here is another TS140P review:
http://ht4u.net/reviews/2014/cooler...oss_-_mugen_max_-_true_spirit_140/index11.php
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Damn i think it won't fit. I measured my case inside width and as far as tall cpu cooler can install is maximum 170mm. True is 170. So i think it will be a risk buying and trying to fit in there. Damn. And i am in love with the little monster
Anyone have a clue. Dare it or not? Or turn to the phanteks solution?
I have seen also the thermalright mach revo which is a little bit shorter like 150.is this as good as 140?or at least as good as phanteks PH-TC12DX? I am eager to start overclocking
Anyone have a clue. Dare it or not? Or turn to the phanteks solution?
I have seen also the thermalright mach revo which is a little bit shorter like 150.is this as good as 140?or at least as good as phanteks PH-TC12DX? I am eager to start overclocking
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You are correct. They do not have as much cooling ability.
Macho doesn't either.
What case do you have? Side panels often have enough flex to squeeze a little more under them.
What would TRUE Spirit 140 Power cost you?
170mm is lots of clearance, and most coolers are shorter than 171mm tall.
Macho doesn't either.
What case do you have? Side panels often have enough flex to squeeze a little more under them.
What would TRUE Spirit 140 Power cost you?
170mm is lots of clearance, and most coolers are shorter than 171mm tall.
I can't find a review that even mentions max CPU cooler height (I only went through a whole page of them...). It would be cutting it close, certainly, but if I were a gambling man if probably try it.
You could always return it if it doesn't fit.
I think the old spirit 140 and the new 140 power are both 170mm tall and I fit the former into an Antec 300 (very tight fit) and a Fractal Arc Midi (easy fit).
If you wanted to be more certain, I would google "thermaltake shark review" and just skim through all of them. They can't ALL be as worthless as the 5 or so I saw...
You could always return it if it doesn't fit.
I think the old spirit 140 and the new 140 power are both 170mm tall and I fit the former into an Antec 300 (very tight fit) and a Fractal Arc Midi (easy fit).
If you wanted to be more certain, I would google "thermaltake shark review" and just skim through all of them. They can't ALL be as worthless as the 5 or so I saw...
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I have searched for it yesterday and i either couldn't find any review. Today i will upgrading my psu so i will measure it for sure. Any if its too tight i am thinking of cutting the honeycomb part that will touch the top of cooler. I am a bit of a gambling man!
When I first bought my true 140 and had the Antec 300, I had a very similar issue. I couldn't find anywhere online where the max height compatibility was specifically listed. Keep reading reviews. There were several pages of them. I only looked at the first 4-5. Another thing you can look for are forum posts where people mention what cooler they have in the case. Then find that cooler size and compare.
When you measure, do so from the CPU to the side rather than the motherboard surface to the side since that's what the cooler will rest on.
When you measure, do so from the CPU to the side rather than the motherboard surface to the side since that's what the cooler will rest on.
"It will fit."
There, now you have been told. I'm not saying it a true statement, but you didn't ask for the truth, only to be told it would fit.
1mm isn't much. With that honey comb grill over the CPU area you should have no problems. I think it's worth the gamble. Most sidecovers flex more then that and only the tips of a couple of the heatpipes will touch if at all. I've "forced" sidecovers on before, and will probably be doing it again at some point.
There, now you have been told. I'm not saying it a true statement, but you didn't ask for the truth, only to be told it would fit.
1mm isn't much. With that honey comb grill over the CPU area you should have no problems. I think it's worth the gamble.
Most sidecovers flex more then that and only the tips of a couple of the heatpipes will touch if at all. I've "forced" sidecovers on before, and will probably be doing it again at some point."Force" is a relative term. Not much force will be needed for 1mm of flex in a side cover. The amount of "force" required to fit the side cover probably wouldn't be enough to break an egg.
Besides, once we know where the cooler might touch, we can "force" a dimple in the cover so it doesn't even touch.
Besides, once we know where the cooler might touch, we can "force" a dimple in the cover so it doesn't even touch.
OP, here's a video of a build with the Shark. The cooler in that one is 125mm tall, so you'd have to fit another 45mm (1.75in.).
Side fan would definitely need to come off at the very least.
Side fan would definitely need to come off at the very least.
The Phanteks is a great cooler and it matches your color theme which is why I recommended it in the first place. Honestly +/-2-3c really isn't going to change your system performance unless you're doing extreme overclocking. By extreme I mean Sub Zero cooling. I have no doubt you'll be satisfied with it. Again, just make sure you can fit it over your Monster Ram sticks.
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