Recent content by MrBubblez98

Thanks for the suggestion for that CPU cooler. Unfortunately I'm trying to keep the noise levels down, which is why I want to try make it work with Noctua heatsinks or other 3rd party ones, before going with an OEM loud heatsink. Regarding the motherboard standoffs you used, do you know the...

I picked up a Supermicro X11SSH-F board for a new NAS build, paired with an E3-1270 v5, and bought a Noctua NH-L12S to cool it. I was getting everything ready when I realized the CPU backplate on the Supermicro board is not removable, and that heat sink requires the included backplate due to its...