i have one. yes, it is quite a chore to work with. i've gotten used to it. i used to have a dual amd in it... back then it was basically a box stuffed solid with computer parts. now i have a 2500@3200, 9600np. i used to only run a zalman 7000 alcu @5V. currently i'm also running 92mm L1A exhaust (i ...

you'll be fine. i have same mobo, same heatsink, in a chilli case. The top of the mobo is practically flush (~1mm) with the bottom panel of the case (upside-down orientation). I did bend the hell out of the fins of the heatsink, but it's doing it's job keeping my cpu cool. ~61C, 2500+@3200+, stock (...

i'm using a zippy 2U PSU for a comp i stuffed into a superold zenith case. i *think* i 5V'd the 2 60mm fans in it (that or 7v)... it still made quite a bit of noise... loudest component in my system by far. The psu used 60x15mm fans... 25mm fans wouldnt fit. I actually had a couple 60x10mm fans on h...