New build - $2k CAD budget

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Yeah it looks good just check for ram clearance with cpu cooler in 2nd slot.

[MikeHolan]

Apologies for the additional questions, but I placed the order and I guess the Dark Rock 3 CPU Cooler is on back order so they asked if I wanted to switch to another one.

I noticed the case allows up to 161mm for CPU cooler clearance, and the Dark Rock 3 is 160mm. Is that cutting it a bit close? Are there any shorter CPU coolers that would perform just as well?

EDIT: I should probably mention that while I do plan on overclocking the CPU, I don't think I'll be increasing the voltage too much (maybe seeing what I can get at 1.2-1.25V or something like that, but I don't intend on seeing what the highest I can possibly get is). Basically just a nice overclock, but not maxing it out.

[Thunderball]

Apologies for the additional questions, but I placed the order and I guess the Dark Rock 3 CPU Cooler is on back order so they asked if I wanted to switch to another one.

I noticed the case allows up to 161mm for CPU cooler clearance, and the Dark Rock 3 is 160mm. Is that cutting it a bit close? Are there any shorter CPU coolers that would perform just as well?

EDIT: I should probably mention that while I do plan on overclocking the CPU, I don't think I'll be increasing the voltage too much (maybe seeing what I can get at 1.2-1.25V or something like that, but I don't intend on seeing what the highest I can possibly get is). Basically just a nice overclock, but not maxing it out.

You can go for Noctua NH-U9B. It's lower performance but will do the trick with your needs. Go with Dark Rock 3 if you can get it.

[MikeHolan]

The Noctua NH-U9B isn't available at NCIX, but how about the Pure Rock or the Phanteks PH-TC12DX?
http://www.ncix.com/detail/be-quiet-...-3c-103632.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/phanteks-...-f7-110974.htm

EDIT: Here's a list of all of the CPU coolers at NCIX if you don't think the Pure Rock will suffice:
http://www.ncix.com/category/cpu-heatsinks-37-1023.htm

[Thunderball]

The Noctua NH-U9B isn't available at NCIX, but how about the Pure Rock or the Phanteks PH-TC12DX?
http://www.ncix.com/detail/be-quiet-...-3c-103632.htm
http://www.ncix.com/detail/phanteks-...-f7-110974.htm

EDIT: Here's a list of all of the CPU coolers at NCIX if you don't think the Pure Rock will suffice:
http://www.ncix.com/category/cpu-heatsinks-37-1023.htm

They are not worth it, especially for those prices. Very limited choice. I guess Thermaltake Frio Silent 14 is the best of them, 160mm high. If you didnt order your case yet, you can switch up the case to Enthoo Pro M, which has a 194mm maximum cooler clearance, open up much more options.