Abit AN8 32X, Help with replacement cooling solution!

[govern1]

Just ordered this board from newegg. I plan on running it upside down in my Lian-Li 2000. I know that the heatpipe cooling is a no-no upside down, so I plan on replacing the two heatsinks that are part of the heatpipe config.
If someone who has this board could help me out I would really appreciate it! I need to know the distance between the push-pin holes for the block that is between the pci-e slots. It looks like a simple Vantec Iceburg cooler will fit, but if someone could put a ruler between them to verify, that would really help. Next is the one on the other end. What are the dimensions on the heatsink itself? I was thinking this one by Zalman would fit: http://www.frozencpu.com/vid-17.html If someone could measure that one as well, I would be in debt forever!

Thanks.

Shawn

 

[GML3G0]

Hmmm. I don't see that fitting.

This one should fit, though: http://www.bigbruin.com/reviews05/review.php?item=jingting&file=1

 

[govern1]

That thing is huge and too pricey. I'm not even sure it would fit there, it might interfere with the cpu cooler (Swiftech waterblock). I was hoping someone with this board could just measure the length and width of the heatsink itself. Anyone with this board out there?
Thanks for the response, btw!

Shawn

 

[GhostInTheShell]

The HS is 2 1/2 inches pin to pin, its just shy of 1 3/4 wide the other way. Hope that helps.

 

[govern1]

That's the one with the Silent OTES label on it? If so, thanks!!!!!! I'll start shopping around and see if I can find something that will fit.

Shawn