CPU Cooler and Asus P8Z68-V Pro/GEN3 MB

[fm-200]

Will a Cooler Master Hyper 212+ fit into this configuration?

Asus P8Z68-V Pro/GEN3 MB
16 GB Cosair Vengeance RAM (4 x 4 GB)
Corsair Obsidian 650D case

 

[MaximusAss]

I am bumping this just becasue I plan on buying the same MOBO and I wanting to know if I should go 212 evo with aftermarket led fans or go for a V6 GT any one get this mobo yet.. its the same as non gen 3 version... its has 2 long heat skins that are around the CPU one above and one to the side facing I/O panel. just wondering if there is enough clearance and also to put in RAM

 

[k1114]

Mobo is irrelevant, the issue will be with ram if you have high heatsinks like the vengeance. Even then, you can raise the fan if your case has enough clearance.

 

[kenc57]

Sorry to disagree k1114 but the mobo is not irrelevant. I have just taken delivery of a Xigmatek Aegir cooler and whilst it is clear of the ram slots on the P8Z68-v Pro it will not fit due to proximity of other mobo hardware.

 

[k1114]

It's irrelevant to the 212+, my comment was specific to his situation. Other hsf like the aegir may have issues.

 

[fm-200]

Thanks to all for the comments.

I have completed my build, and with non-low profile RAM the 212+ does block the DIMM closest to the CPU if the 212+ is installed in its as shipped configuration (fan pushing air over heatsink. However, there is plenty of room available when the fan is relocated to the opposite side of the 212+ (pulling air over the heatsink). I detected no difference in core temperatures with the fan in either position.

I do not have any low profile RAM available, but it looks like low profile RAM would fit with the 212+ fan installed on either side.


Asus P8Z68-V Pro/GEN3 MB
8 GB Corsair Vengeance RAM (2 x 4 GB)
Corsair Obsidian 650D case