Socket A HS/Fan suggestions

[beaverhunter]

Here is the problem. I bought a uATX mobo and case. It was shipped with a CPU and HSF attached. Somethime durring shipment, the HSF broke off and took the two center clips on the socket with it. So I need to find a HSF that uses all 3 pins on both sides of the socket, or can mount using the MB holes.

But wait, theres more. Since its a uATX case, the CDROM is mounted directly above the CPU. So, the HSF needs to be less than 2.75" in total height to clear the CDROM and allow for adequate air intake.

So here is what I need from you. I have searched high and low, and cant seem to find a HS that meets the qualifactions.

It needs to be: Socket A, less the 2.75" in height, and use either the outer pins on the socket or mount using the motherboard mounting holes.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. -Andy

 

[jarsoffart]

You probably will have better luck in the Cases and Cooling forum, but offhand, I know the Alpha PAL8045 and some Swiftech HSF use the holes on the motherboard, but I don't konw the height of them. The Thermalright SLK-800 uses all three pins on both sides of the socket, but I think with a fan it might be a bit tall. Here is a low profile socket A cooler roundup that might be of some help, I'm not sure if they use all three pins on both sides of the socket.