Question new cpu fan help

hardcore_gamer29

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i am using old lga 1155 socket with i5 2500 i have bought deepcool alta 7 two times now both times it started giving rattling noise i am now planning to buy new one i am tight on budget i am considering coolermaster hyper t20 would you suggest any other model? will it fit my case? like ram gpu and case clearance
corsair carbide spec 03
asus b75m mini atx motherboard
16 gb ram
seasoninc x650 gold psu
asus dual gtz 1660 ti gb
 

Steltek

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The maximum cpu cooler height for that case is 157mm according to the Corsair website. So, the max height of any cooler you can consider must be 157mm or less. You also need to watch for DRAM clearance, but if your DRAM doesn't have heat spreaders it shouldn't be a big deal.

The T20 is 117mm tall, so it should easily fit. I know nothing about that heatsink, so I can't comment on the choice.

Here is a list of various coolers less than $50 that are 157mm or less in height for you to research from.
 
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