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Hi Guys,

Just installed my new GPU and playing games really smooth now, new to gaming pc's, however I want to buy a CPU cooler and fan unit. This one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0068OI7T8/sr=8-1/qid=1454068542/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1454068542&sr=8-1

Which is a Cooler Master RR-212E-16PK-R1 Hyper 212 Evo

Its because my stock fan and cooler is super loud and not doing a great job of cooling, also I need new paste (so a new fan with new paste will help).

My worry is that it wont fit on my MOBO, My case is huge and not the problem, but I have a Mini ITX board and worried not about the height but about the cooler getting in the way of RAM or GPU or something. I am also wondering about installing the CPU heatsink and fan, do I have to removed my MOBO and put eveything back together again?

Here is my set-up:

Case: Thermaltake Core V21 - http://www.scan.co.uk/products/thermaltake-core-v21-micro-atx-mesh-stackable-cube-computer-chassis-with-window-panel-usb-30-200mm-n

MOBO: MSI A88XI AC FM2+ Mini-ITX Motherboard - http://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi-a88xi-ac-amd-a88x-s-fm2plus-ddr3-sata-iii-6gb-s-raid-pcie-30-%28x16%29-d-sub-dvi-hdmi-mini-itx

GPU: ASUS STRIX GTX 950 - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-asus-gtx-950-strix-oc-directcu-ii-pcie-30-(x16)-6610mhz-gddr5-gpu-1165mhz-boost-1355mhz-cores-76

RAM: Corsair 8GB DDR3 1866Mhz Vengeance Memory - http://www.ebuyer.com/262585-corsair-8gb-ddr3-1866mhz-vengeance-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1866c9

CPU: AMD A10 7850K APU Processor - http://www.scan.co.uk/products/amd-a10-7850k-black-edition-fm2plus-kaveri-quad-core-40ghz-amd-radeon-r7-720mhz-95w-cpu-retail

Maybe there are better/different heatsinks and fans that work or will fit better.

Apologies if this is too much info.

Thanks in advance for the help


 
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DonkeyOatie
I have that case in my Research computer. It's huge and easy to work in. I also build mITX systems at school and fitting coolers can be a pain. You memory is really tall and is a consideration when putting in a CPU cooler.

You will have to remove the motherboard, at least partially. I was able to put my Noctua CPU cooler on by unscrewing the motherboard from the case, but without disconnecting any of the wires, although I had to cut come of the cable ties used for management.

This build http://pcpartpicker.com/b/NpsJ7P uses the smaller T4 and you can see the challenges, if you scroll through the photos.

Here's my suggestion http://www.overclockers.com/thermalright-mux-120-black/ the Thermalright MUX-120.

If you look at the...
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I have that case in my Research computer. It's huge and easy to work in. I also build mITX systems at school and fitting coolers can be a pain. You memory is really tall and is a consideration when putting in a CPU cooler.

You will have to remove the motherboard, at least partially. I was able to put my Noctua CPU cooler on by unscrewing the motherboard from the case, but without disconnecting any of the wires, although I had to cut come of the cable ties used for management.

This build http://pcpartpicker.com/b/NpsJ7P uses the smaller T4 and you can see the challenges, if you scroll through the photos.

Here's my suggestion http://www.overclockers.com/thermalright-mux-120-black/ the Thermalright MUX-120.

If you look at the photos in the review, it will fit in your case and clear your RAM (I think)
 
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