How much space do I need in my case for a heatsink fan

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I plan to build a small form factor PC and wondering how much space I would have before a fan begins to suffocate. The case I want to use has an air cooler allowance of 56mm, the heatsink I was planning on purchasing is 48mm, would this lead to any complications?