Liquid cooler blocks RAM port (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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Mobo is MSI Pro Z790-P

Cooler is Aorus Waterforce X360

Tried orienting the radiator so the tubes go toward the front vs back of the case - both orientations land that tube joint right in the path of the closest RAM slot. The lines are too stiff to enable much wiggle room in either direction.

Never used a liquid cooler before... I've got 4 brand new RAM sticks, so I'd hate to drop one, but I don't see any options other than just flipping the radiator around, and neither position does the trick.

Any tips?

*trying to upload a pic, but it won't let me... Will try later.

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[-] henfredemars@infosec.pub 6 points 3 months ago

Many 360 coolers require low profile RAM sticks. Does your manual for the part possibly mention this?

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 5 points 3 months ago

Unfortunately, there are real physical limitations to computer hardware. I have an ITX mobo, and I have to use my CPU cooler upside down, because it would block the only two RAM slots otherwise.

You should return the cooler and get something that fits, or return the RAM and get a lower profile kit that works with the cooler. I've never seen a CPU cooler riser, so those are really your only options, I think.

[-] MeatStiq@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Try an air cooler.

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