I have the same case. Using a GELID Solutions Rev2 Tranquillo... But I must say I'm not totally happy with it. A leading site in the Netherlands claimed it was the next Mugen 2 Rev B, and considering its lower weight I gave it a try... But if the fan really has to start working, it becomes pretty l...

The Macho (162mm) is going to be too big I think and the CM Hyper 212 Evo is 159mm. I use a Macho in my Define Mini. The heat pipes touch the soft foam pad, but that isn't really a problem in my opinion. There's also the option of swapping around the side panels so that the one with the fan hole is...

Well, the Scythe Mugen 3 goes for 50 USD. The fan is really good and can run inaudibly but according to some users here at SPCR the surface that touches the CPU is concave. That translates into a worse thermal performance. But this might be a bad sample. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is quite che...

Hi all, I am completing my Ivy build but I am struggling to choose my last component - the CPU cooler. I have a Fractal Design Define Mini but am having major problems in deciding! I have all the other hardware sitting here waiting to be built so any advice will be appreciated. I was planning on usi...

Hi, sorry to bring this thread back up, but can I ask if you have any issues with the CPU cooler touching the foam on the side of the case? The Macho is 162mm high and Fractal say on their site the Mini supports 160mm. I'm looking to put an Arctic i30 in one that is 161mm using the same motherboard....