Will this motherboard need a backing plate for my CPU cooler? Will it fit in my case? Please help!

TheTower12345 · Dec 5, 2016

My motherboard is the Asia ROG Maximus VIII Hero Alpha
My CPU cooler is the Noctua NH-D15
My case is Phanteks Enthoo Luxe
Thanks!

RyanDaLion · Dec 5, 2016

The Noctua should come with a backplate but if it does not, then it should mount straight into the holes used to mount stock coolers around the CPU

Zerk2012 · Dec 5, 2016

The board is a standard ATX so yes it fits in the case and the D15 comes with all the mounting hardware.

Mikel_4 · Dec 25, 2016

NH D15 backplate is ~28mm thick the luxe right side clearance 30mm