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How can i get my CPU cooler to fit?

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June 16, 2014 3:00:43 AM

I bought a new cpu cooler the DeepCool Gammaxx 400, i just installed it but i cant get my case to close because of the copper tubes protruding from the top, is there a way to safely bend these or trim them so they will fit?

heres the CPU cooler so you can see what i mean:
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=269...

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a b à CPUs
June 16, 2014 3:23:06 AM

It's time to get another case too.
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June 16, 2014 3:46:42 AM

I wouldn't try it. There's a liquid in those pipes,when they tear/break open you'll loose that liquid and the cooler will be useless.
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June 16, 2014 3:51:38 AM

Vic 40 said:
I wouldn't try it. There's a liquid in those pipes,when they tear/break open you'll loose that liquid and the cooler will be useless.


well i've heard of some people bending the heatpipes but not just the tips. This wouldn't really be an issue if i wasnt moving countries
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June 16, 2014 3:52:27 AM

At only 180 wide, I'm pretty sure its too small. So get another case or swap the cooler for something that will fit. If 159mm won't fit, what will?
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June 16, 2014 3:53:48 AM

Hi appleman634
Perhaps a smaller cooler , this one is only 130mm tall and fits most amd and intel sockets , what is your board ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
its either that or leave the sidepanel off your case or as vic 40 suggests get a new case
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a b à CPUs
June 16, 2014 3:55:53 AM

Is there the possibility to swap the cooler for another one?
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June 16, 2014 4:03:28 AM

Vic 40 said:
Is there the possibility to swap the cooler for another one?


i'm afraid not, its not that big of a deal i just wanted to be able to close the case when i move, but thanks for your suggestions
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a c 81 à CPUs
June 16, 2014 4:10:55 AM

you are welcome , hope it all works out for you
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June 16, 2014 4:31:22 AM

appleman634 said:

i just wanted to be able to close the case when i move, but thanks for your suggestions


If you're handy with a dremel ... :p 
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June 16, 2014 4:33:12 AM

Vic 40 said:
appleman634 said:

i just wanted to be able to close the case when i move, but thanks for your suggestions


If you're handy with a dremel ... :p 


or a mallet :D 
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June 16, 2014 4:34:02 AM

Good idea Micky - panel beat the case.
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