Hyper 212X not fitting in K281. Why? Please help!

chankey007 · Sep 8, 2014

Hi,

My config is

CPU- Fx8350
Case- K281
Mobo- AsRock 990FX Extreme 4

I just bought 212X CPU cooler. It's of 158mm and my case supports fan upto 162mm. Why isn't it fitting then? I haven't tried attaching it by removing backplate etc. I just put it as it is for demo purpose to see if it fits, then only I'll apply thermal paste etc. But I noticed that it's not fitting. Will it fit after I put all nut and bolts?

See the images

http://i.imgur.com/q3DS5lM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/25onT8w.jpg (fits this way, facing graphic card)
http://i.imgur.com/k6C8qi1.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Nm9W6cS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5RiL7dA.jpg

Does it have to do with my motherboard? I see here that my mobo is not mentioned

chankey007 · Sep 8, 2014

BUMP! It's urgent I'm stuck with it. If it doesn't fit then I have to send it back to seller ASAP.

MeteorsRaining · Sep 8, 2014

It should fit after putting the nuts and bolts, try that. Also, the fan should be on the RAM slots' side and pushing air out through the rear.
Like this:

chankey007 · Sep 8, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

OK I'll try to place it then.

This way right? http://i.imgur.com/q3DS5lM.jpg

MeteorsRaining · Sep 8, 2014

Yes that way is correct.

chankey007 · Sep 8, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

OK, let me try it then. I'll post back.

chankey007 · Sep 8, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

It didn't fit. I had to use hammer to bend the side panel a little. Now it's fit but it's touching the side panel case. Anything to worry about?

MeteorsRaining · Sep 8, 2014

If its just touching the case (and the case is not pressing the cooler in), then it'd be fine. Can you provide some pics?

chankey007 · Sep 8, 2014

MeteorsRaining :

Below are the pics. I didn't put the top screw in panel (actually i was not able to) otherwise it would have pressed the cooler hard.

http://i.imgur.com/An7tzQR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/AdCprg9.jpg

These are the results after 10 minutes of P95 test, after installing the cooler: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2291583/temps-fine-8350.html

MeteorsRaining · Sep 8, 2014

All's good

DarKeStarzZ · Jul 25, 2015

Is the side fan affect it . If affetct try uninstall the side fan and the problem will be solve.

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