HTPC i7 cooler

[Tbirdkid]

I need an hsf for my new i7. I want it to be super quiet. This is going to be a htpc for the living room. Thoughts?

 

[ExcaliburMM]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185097
or if the case is large enough
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185129

or you might try
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103046

 

[Machupo]

what are your system specs? specifically, case, mobo, pcie cards

depending on how small your htpc is, your choices may be fairly limited... for example, with a mini-itx setup in a Sugo-06, you're limited to a heatsink height of ~80mm (with fan) because the psu is above the processor. Also, on a mini-itx h55 board, you're typically limited to a ~20mm extension from the LGA1156 mounting holes (at least in the direction towards the expansion slot, if you use a pcie card).

For my htpc, I am waiting for a couple places to get the Prolimatech Samuel 17 as it seems like a decent performer that fits into very small places.