ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler?

JJSinJax · Jan 28, 2011, 02:07 PM

Hi everyone,

I've built a new Sandy Bridge rig, and I'm looking for a functional, well-fitting CPU cooler for my ASRock P67 Extreme4. In the ether of the interwebs, there seems to be a disturbing lack of consensus regarding coolers that actually clear the onboard heatsinks, and the uncomfortably close RAM slots. Does anyone actually own one of these boards, and/or does anyone have any insight? My specs are below, and I greatly appreciate your time. Thank you in advance!

• CPU: Intel i5-2500k
• Motherboard: ASRock P67 Extreme4 ATX
• Case: Cooler Master HAF 922
• GPU: Palit Sonic GTX 560Ti 1GB
• RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
• Power Supply: XIGMATEK 700W ATX12V v2.3 SLI/CrossFire Ready 80+ BRONZE Cert
• Monitor: Sony Bravia 32" 1080p HDTV.

Thanks again; I really appreciate any ideas you might have.
-Justin S.

***Veridian3*** · Jan 28, 2011, 04:08 PM

Because you have the HAF case, something like a Coolit Vantage/Eco or Corsair H50/70 would be ideal but that depends on your budget. No clearance issues and performance a little above high end air coolers.

JJSinJax · Jan 28, 2011, 10:12 PM

I bought the Corsair H50 you recommended at a nearby store this afternoon. It's lovely. Thank you for your prompt, insightful reply... I had felt a bit painted into the corner by the motherboard's slightly crammed-together design, and this was an elegant solution. Thanks again, truly.

-JS

***Veridian3*** · Jan 28, 2011, 10:39 PM

Glad you like it

blibbax · Jan 29, 2011, 12:55 PM

That's a nice rig. Pics :P

JJSinJax · Jan 29, 2011, 09:02 PM

Thanks!

This is a procedural build (meaning I have a million other simultaneous projects). I'd been dragging my heels hoping that the final component would arrive today, but it didnt. Nevertheless, I've posted some early pics of the components on flickr, and I'll be updating that set with pics this weekend as I finalize my build. I'm definitely open to any criticism or comments, so feel free!

-JJS

**synthesis204** · Jan 29, 2011, 09:11 PM

Those pics are quite shiny

you should post them (use [img] tags -- if they're overly large, resize first >.>).

I'm loving the pics of the mobo. If I had to redo my rig, I'd probably go with an ASRock mobo, too.

I also use an H50 in my rig -- word of warning. Figure out how to seat the cooler properly the first time. It's a gigantic pita having to reseat it (and having the possibility of air bubbles and the such for not getting a good seal the first time). There are some vids on youtube on how to mount it properly.

JJSinJax · Jan 30, 2011, 01:11 AM

I'm a new member, that's why I went with an external link to the pics. . . I wasn't sure if the site's moderators would be okay with a new member posting a lot of nested images, and I didn't want to step on any toes. Should I post the pics in this thread, or start a new thread? I'm happy to make an "ASRock Instructables" thread, with applicable pics, if you think anyone would find that of use.

-JJS

**synthesis204** · Jan 30, 2011, 03:47 AM

Haha. We're all hardware nerds at heart, and like to admire each other's work

You can do whatever you heart desires

Also, I wouldn't exceed 800x600 max for the pictures -- forums start to get buggy at larger image sizes.

Jan 28, 2011, 02:07 PM	#1
JJSinJax HK_Avarice Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? Hi everyone, I've built a new Sandy Bridge rig, and I'm looking for a functional, well-fitting CPU cooler for my ASRock P67 Extreme4. In the ether of the interwebs, there seems to be a disturbing lack of consensus regarding coolers that actually clear the onboard heatsinks, and the uncomfortably close RAM slots. Does anyone actually own one of these boards, and/or does anyone have any insight? My specs are below, and I greatly appreciate your time. Thank you in advance! • CPU: Intel i5-2500k • Motherboard: ASRock P67 Extreme4 ATX • Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 • GPU: Palit Sonic GTX 560Ti 1GB • RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 4GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) • Power Supply: XIGMATEK 700W ATX12V v2.3 SLI/CrossFire Ready 80+ BRONZE Cert • Monitor: Sony Bravia 32" 1080p HDTV. Thanks again; I really appreciate any ideas you might have. -Justin S.

Jan 28, 2011, 04:08 PM	#2
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? Because you have the HAF case, something like a Coolit Vantage/Eco or Corsair H50/70 would be ideal but that depends on your budget. No clearance issues and performance a little above high end air coolers.

Jan 28, 2011, 10:12 PM	Thread Starter #3
JJSinJax HK_Avarice Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? I bought the Corsair H50 you recommended at a nearby store this afternoon. It's lovely. Thank you for your prompt, insightful reply... I had felt a bit painted into the corner by the motherboard's slightly crammed-together design, and this was an elegant solution. Thanks again, truly. -JS

Jan 28, 2011, 10:39 PM	#4
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? Glad you like it

Jan 29, 2011, 12:55 PM	#5
blibbax What does this do? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 4,230 Rep Power: 254 System Specs	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? That's a nice rig. Pics :P __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!

Jan 29, 2011, 09:02 PM	Thread Starter #6
JJSinJax HK_Avarice Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? Thanks! This is a procedural build (meaning I have a million other simultaneous projects). I'd been dragging my heels hoping that the final component would arrive today, but it didnt. Nevertheless, I've posted some early pics of the components on flickr, and I'll be updating that set with pics this weekend as I finalize my build. I'm definitely open to any criticism or comments, so feel free! -JJS

Jan 29, 2011, 09:11 PM	#7
synthesis204 Dragonborn Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,175 Rep Power: 97 System Specs	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? Those pics are quite shiny you should post them (use [img] tags -- if they're overly large, resize first >.>). I'm loving the pics of the mobo. If I had to redo my rig, I'd probably go with an ASRock mobo, too. I also use an H50 in my rig -- word of warning. Figure out how to seat the cooler properly the first time. It's a gigantic pita having to reseat it (and having the possibility of air bubbles and the such for not getting a good seal the first time). There are some vids on youtube on how to mount it properly. __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure alzheimers, ALS, huntington's, parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!

Jan 30, 2011, 01:11 AM	Thread Starter #8
JJSinJax HK_Avarice Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? I'm a new member, that's why I went with an external link to the pics. . . I wasn't sure if the site's moderators would be okay with a new member posting a lot of nested images, and I didn't want to step on any toes. Should I post the pics in this thread, or start a new thread? I'm happy to make an "ASRock Instructables" thread, with applicable pics, if you think anyone would find that of use. -JJS

Jan 30, 2011, 03:47 AM	#9
synthesis204 Dragonborn Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,175 Rep Power: 97 System Specs	Re: ASRock P67 Extreme4 CPU Cooler? Haha. We're all hardware nerds at heart, and like to admire each other's work You can do whatever you heart desires Also, I wouldn't exceed 800x600 max for the pictures -- forums start to get buggy at larger image sizes. __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure alzheimers, ALS, huntington's, parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!