CPU cooler won't fit

[mephistois]

Hello,
my mobo's heatsinks are blocking my CPU cooler. would it be safe to remove one? I use a haf 932 case with plenty of case fans

 

[mephistois]

mobo is p8p67 pro

 

[Ripthruster]

I have the same Board and case. What cooler are you trying to install?

 

[mephistois]

ultra u12 x-wind 120mm

 

[mephistois]

it fits in fine but I can't lock it on the mount because the lock hits the heatsink or heatsink and RAM depending on which way its turned

 

[RazberyBandit]

Can't you just turn it the direction it doesn't hit? That would be far wiser than removing the heatsink for the CPU's MOSFET circuitry. And it's not like it's actually a directional heatsink/fan to begin with -- it's an "orb" design.

 

[mephistois]

no there is a heatsink on the left and above the CPU. I'm going to try it once more then send it back and try a vertical fan if it won't fit.

 

[mephistois]

if anyone has the same motherboard as me and a good CPU cooler let me know. I even considered going to a water cooler as they look to be easy fits.