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Case and CPU Fan question and compatibility? Help please

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September 4, 2014 6:07:54 PM

Hello i am wondering if anyone owns a Antec 900 mid tower case ( http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681... ) and would know if this cpu cooler would fit with a decent amount of clearance? Here is link to the cpu cooler i want ( http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1683... ) If anyone has this combo of case/cpu fan and could confirm it will fit and even how much room is left would be great.

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a c 424 à CPUs
September 4, 2014 6:13:28 PM

I don't have that case, but I have that cooler in a case of the same width (8.10"). It fits with room to spare.
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September 4, 2014 6:20:06 PM

It's a mid tower case and not a very big cooler. They will fit just fine. You'll have several inches on either side, no concerns.
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a c 424 à CPUs
September 4, 2014 6:29:05 PM

I wouldn't say it isn't a very big cooler. It has a 120mm fan and is 159mm tall. But it sits close to the motherboard.
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September 4, 2014 7:33:50 PM

Awesome thanks for the quick replies guys, clutch if you have the same mid size case and cooler and fits i should be able to manage it. Just was curious because depening on space on backside of motherboard (cable management area) and what motherboard i chose for this build could sit a little higher and what not. How much room to spare does yours have?? couple inches?
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a c 424 à CPUs
September 4, 2014 7:41:50 PM

Correct about the space used up behind the MB tray. My Fractal Design Mini has quite a bit of room behind the tray for cable management, so that uses up quite a bit of the space. There is 7" exactly from the MB surface to the side panel. There is a 1/2" clearance from the tips of the heat pipe ends to the side cover.
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a c 424 à CPUs
September 4, 2014 7:44:56 PM

If you are doubtful of the clearance, remove your current cooler and measure from the CPU to the side panel. You need 159mm (6 1/4") of clearance.
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September 4, 2014 7:51:46 PM

Okay well that gives me confidence, you saying you have quite a bit of room behind MB tray. It doesnt look like the space before the tray on antec 900 is huge so shouldnt be a concern then. its 8.10" wide and that is the same width as your case and only need 6 1/4. I would do that but its a fresh build im doing now just trying to choose case to be able to fit this cooler nicely, i like this case so it would be awesome to have it fit with any clearance. So havent ordered either yet
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a b à CPUs
September 4, 2014 8:00:51 PM

Clearance is clearance, it'll either fit or it won't. It's not unheard of for ppl to cram a Noctua d14 into a cm 431 elite case, if only because the case accepts coolers upto 161mm. The d14 is 160mm.
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September 4, 2014 8:18:17 PM

True true, ill order it and give it a go. Worst case scenerio it doesnt fit and i have an extra. Guess it is only 40 bucks or so. Just from this thread i am feeling good about it though. Thanks again for everyones help on this. Appreciate it greatly.
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