i5 2500k stock heatsink height?

[paperwastage]

ask the thread title suggests, can someone tell me the stock heatsink height of the i5 2500k?

closest answer i can find is ~50mm below,

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33982773

but the case I want says only 40mm

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article905-page5.html

//budget itx build, so don't want to spend any more on parts(aka picoPSU). and yes, i'm not overclocking.

MOD EDIT: Moved to Cases & Cooling. - Zap

 

[IntelUser2000]

46.0mm, according to Thermal and Design Specifications for 2nd generation Core processors.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/core/2nd-gen-core-lga1155-socket-guide.html

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[dma0991]

I don't see the need for the performance of a Core i5 2500K in a HTPC rig unless you want the HD3000. You're better off with a Core i3 2100T with its very low profile stock heatsink.

 

[paperwastage]

thanks to both of you for your help

$100 for i3 vs $150 i5 at microcenter... might be inching for the i3. thanks

Edit. thought only the low powered i3 has the tiny hsf... so sigh... prolly will get another case

 

[Crap Daddy]

Get another cooler rather than case. Check this: http://www.scythe-usa.com/product/cpu/117/ScytheUSA-Productkozuticpucooler.html

 

[Zap]

The stock 2500K cooler should fit that case fine, but it may be just about touching the PSU.

And what is it with nobody being able to post in more appropriate forums today? Want to talk about heatsinks? Try Cases & Cooling.