Cooling fan for E2246G

[986box]

What is a adequate cooling fan for E2246G on X11SCL-F board?

I have different cases to use. From matx to 4U. Preferably low profile. Only 2 memory slots are filled.

Will NH-L12S work? Or just go with intel oem ?
Intel Heatsink CPU cooling fan LGA 1151/1155/ 1156 i3 i5 i7 processors NEW! | eBay

 

[Netwerkz101]

E2246G = 80W TDP

1) NH-L12S - 70mm (95W TDP rated)
2) NH-L9x65 - 65mm (84W TDP rated)
3) NH-L9i - 35mm (65W TDP ??)

If you want to stick with MFG recommended ratings for TDP, #1 and #2 would be suitable.

I have #2 and #3 that I tested with an E-2288G (95W TDP rating).
Because my builds are 2u, I am taking a chance on the NH-L9i (IIRC rated for 65W TDP ??)

I may look into the Dynatron 650 for the horizontal fan direction and TDP ratings if i run into issues.

The stock Intel cooler you listed may be rated for 65W TDP as well ... not confirmed.

 

[IamSpartacus]

I use the Noctua NH-D9DX on my 2246G and it works very well.

 

[986box]

Great info! NH-L12S is ordered.

 

[986box]

Installed the fan and heat sink. OMG, the heat sink covers 60% of the matx board.

 

[MisterE]

The post of @Netwerkz101 was of great help. But i like to add my 2 cents. Maybe it will help someone. I also wanted to cool my processor for my X11SCL-F motherboard. Using a SC846 case i opted to use no direct cpu cooler but use the air shroud.

My first try was the official supermicro SNK-P0046P. But i found out a backplate is required and not included. Tried without but creating too much stress on the motherboard so it is in the bin.

Found this thread and the NH-L9x65 seemed interesting because the fan is on the top and removable. Noctua has a compatibility page but none of their coolers seems supported. Weird!
("Components at the back prevent the installation of the backplate")

Based on this page i order the cooler en installed it without the fan. It was easy to install and works just fine.

Note: i added tape inside the case under the cpu to make sure the backplate can never make electronic contact.

Will sent a mail to Noctua about the incompatibility claim.

 

[RolloZ170]

BKT-0028L

My first try was the official supermicro SNK-P0046P. But i found out a backplate is required and not included

its included in the -O package. if the seller has -B package he forgot to include the BKT-0028L or you got a incomplete customer return.

 

[MisterE]

BKT-0028L

its included in the -O package. if the seller has -B package he forgot to include the BKT-0028L or you got a incomplete customer return.
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Maybe you are right and the shop made a incomplete delivery but i tried to apply it without a backplate so the thermal past is gone.

And i noticed more errors with Supermicro products. Wrong fan cable, bag of hd screws without the caddy labels. Those items are from Supermicro Netherlands directly. So, it seems they sloppy.

 

[MisterE]

already got a reaction:

There are 2 kinds of motherboard models, one with components on the back, which cannot be removed and block the installation of a backplate, and the other one without. Since the majority have a version, that is incompatible, we cannot recommend any of our coolers for this specific motherboard.

Still somewhat unclear. Note, i seem to have motherboard REV 1.01.