Maximus VI Impact - Supported CPU coolers.

[Gomi__]

Been unable to find a list of supported CPU coolers - The two daughterboards can make it tricky, unless using a custom loop or an AIO unit, to find out whether or not a CPU cooler will actually fit the IMPACT.

Therefore I made this thread for people to list THEIR setup - Pictures are always welcome - Remember to also state what type of RAM you are using.

I have the Prolimatech Genesis on the way - Highly doubt the oddly formed cooler will actually fit the IMPACT - Time will tell, and if not I can always send it back.

[Little_Red_Ridi]

In these pictures it looks like the AXP-200 fits nicely:

http://3c.tw.msn.com/special/computex/%E5%95%8F%E9%BC%8E%E6%9C%80%E5%BC%B7-mini-itx-%E5%B9%B3%E5%8F%...

[xfireize]

I am thinking to put AXP-200R on my impact motherboard, but even with those nice pictures, I'm still not sure about the compatibility with my Fractal Design Node 304 case. As you can see in the first setup in the link from Little Red Riding Hood, the heatpipes are going towards the opposite of the motherboard's backplate. As stated in link, the heatpipes goes outside of the motherboard and this becomes a case compatibility problem, which I can't afford in my Node 304.

On the second setup of Little Red Riding Hood's link, the heatpipes are now going towards where the PCI slot is. Yet in that setup they moved the GPU to the backside of the motherboard, raising suspicion that it's not actually compatible.

The third setup I have seen is in this Newegg's video. Here, everything looks fitted very nicely. The fan is in the perfect place. However if you look closely, the heatsink is way smaller than the fan. I'm guessing that this is AXP-100 heatsink with the fan that comes with axp-200R on it.

[Steve_N__Mavron]

xfireize wrote:
The third setup I have seen is in this Newegg's video. Here, everything looks fitted very nicely. The fan is in the perfect place. However if you look closely, the heatsink is way smaller than the fan. I'm guessing that this is AXP-100 heatsink with the fan that comes with axp-200R on it.

Here is a large photo of that Parvum mini ITX case. Can anyone tell which way the heat pipes are oriented? It appears like they may be next to the VRM module, based on the location of the screw access slots on the cooler grill. This is the same as which the 2nd setup that appears to have a GPU position conflict but it apparently works in the 3rd Parvum setup, unless it's actually a Thermalright AXP-100 with the large RoG style fan? But one thing I want to know even is if it's possible to change the RAM tucked under the grill side without removing the cooler? It should be doable with low-profile heat spreader RAM though. People keep pushing the closed loop water cooled solution instead but this AXP cooler looks damn sexy and I like it.

http://rog.asus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_10841.jpg

[silencer51]

I'm awaiting arrival of a Maximus VI Impact and I wanted to ask if anyone's tried using the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 Rev. b with it.

I currently have the Shuriken on an MSI Z87I but it blocks the pci-e slot. This won't be a problem on thr Impact but I'm afraid the heatsink will interfere with the vrm daughterboard.

Thanks in advance!

[SgtChow]

Did you get that heatsink to work?

[SgtChow]

silencer51 wrote:
I'm awaiting arrival of a Maximus VI Impact and I wanted to ask if anyone's tried using the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 Rev. b with it.

I currently have the Shuriken on an MSI Z87I but it blocks the pci-e slot. This won't be a problem on thr Impact but I'm afraid the heatsink will interfere with the vrm daughterboard.

Thanks in advance!

Did you get that heatsink to work?

[1ceTr0n]

Does anyone know if the Thermlright AXP 100 will fit with that big daughet board on this impact board?

[Salvoid7]

the noctua nh-d14 fits. but you have to use low profile ram if you want to install both fans. i build it in the bitfenix prodigy. pictures are here: http://www.sysprofile.de/id179798

[silencer51]

To answer your question: yesterday I moved my mini-ITX build from an Elite 130 case to an Obsidian 250D. I also use a NH-L12.

There are three ways the NH-L12 can fit on the Impact - the VRM daughterboard on top prevents orienting the cooler with the heatpipes facing up. All other orientations are fine.

The NH-L12 works great and you can fit even normal profile ram underneath it (huge heatsinks are out of the question, though).

Having performed some trial and error mountings, I have decided that the best possible orientation for this heatsink is with the heatpipes facing towards the PCI-Express slot. The heatsink's base plate is slightly concave and it appears to make better contact with the CPU's heatspreader in this orientation.

Plus, this way you can fit both fans (120mm & 92mm underneath, slightly offset towards the heatpipes).

The only downside to this orientation is that you cant use the front audio jacks on the case: the front panel audio connector on the soundcard daughterboard is too close to one of the heatpipes. What a stupid design decision on such a cramped motherboard to place the front audio panel header facing towards the CPU socket.

[cyanid]

Is phanteks ph-tc14pe suiteable for Impact ? It seems phanteks has lower heatsink than NH-D14.