Noctua NH-D15 won't work with motherboard?

sumguy05

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so i'm trying to install my Noctua NH-D15 to my Asus z370 prime, which is supposed to be compatible. but i can't install the top bracket above the CPU due to this little raised part. i can install Configuration B (Top to bottom) but can't install conf. A (side to side). would it be a bad idea to install the fans pointing up?

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