Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R - Heat Sink Fans that will fit?

[dadams312]

Looking to purchase a new CPU cooler for an E8400. I've read of people having problems with certain ones not working with this motherboard because they block the 12V ATX connection.

Anybody with this MB care to share what HSF they are using?

Sorry if this doesn't belong here, wasn't sure if I should post it here or the cooling section.

 

[NorthernSink23]

I have a DS3L. The layout looks similar, if not the same; I use a Arctic Freezer 7 and while it was cramped getting the 12V ATX connection in, it does fit and does not impede airflow from the HS/Fan to the back of the case. I have an Antec Sonata III case.

 

[dadams312]

Thanks. How quiet is the Arctic Freezer 7?

 

[dadams312]

Looking to purchase the Xigmatek HDT-S1283, hopefully it will fit/work with this mobo.

 

[mcmilljb]

I'm looking to purchase this motherboard. How long have you been using it? What do you like and dislike about it?

 

[NorthernSink23]

According to the BIOS information, the Arctic Freezer 7 I have installed is only running at ~500 rpm. I leave it on PWM automatic-controlled fan settings. It's very quiet in my Antec Sonata III with Earthwatts PSU. I took the time to do good cable management but I'm not sure if that work was worth it. I did not do before and after temperature/noise tests.

Edit: My cpu is 36C idle and 48C load (RealTemp).

 

[WobbleWobble]

I have a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme on my EP35-DSR3, no fitting problem whatsoever.

 

[Syzygies]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
I have a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme on my EP35-DSR3, no fitting problem whatsoever.

Ditto on my EP35-DS3P. There may be air cooling as good, but none better. Lapped and push/pull with powerful fans, it takes a decent water cooling setup to best the TRUE.

Nevertheless, I'm forced to admit that my overclocking is constrained by self-imposed heat limits, not voltage limits. That, and an uncontrollable compulsion to build things, is pulling me down the water cooling path.