Quick question on thermaltake versa h18 case with my hyper 212 black edition

[oneechankimochi]

So I wasn't paying attention to the cpu cooler size requirements of the h18 case and bought it. The case size requirement for cpu coolers is 155mm and the size of my hyper 212 BE is 158.8mm. Now I have seen some reviews with pictures of it fitting inside the case with the glass window closed. Does anyone else have this setup, I was wondering how tight of a fit it is in the case?

Also, I can slightly modify the case using motherboard standoffs on the side panel. This actually adds another 1/2 inch more room. So my question is, does the 1/2 inch open gap between the case and the side window panel have a negative effect on airflow?

[thrasher_565]

1 hour ago, oneechankimochi said:

So I wasn't paying attention to the cpu cooler size requirements of the h18 case and bought it. The case size requirement for cpu coolers is 155mm and the size of my hyper 212 BE is 158.8mm. Now I have seen some reviews with pictures of it fitting inside the case with the glass window closed. Does anyone else have this setup, I was wondering how tight of a fit it is in the case?

Also, I can slightly modify the case using motherboard standoffs on the side panel. This actually adds another 1/2 inch more room. So my question is, does the 1/2 inch open gap between the case and the side window panel have a negative effect on airflow?

how can one modify it? i dont get it.

[oneechankimochi]

21 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

how can one modify it? i dont get it.

I screw in motherboard standoffs into the case's side panel screw holes then put the glass panel on and then use the regular side panel case screws to lock the panel in place. It leaves a 1/2 inch open gap between the tempered glass window and the case. I guess it doesn't count as a modification, just trying to make more space. I'm unsure if the open gap would be bad for airflow.

[thrasher_565]

9 minutes ago, oneechankimochi said:

I screw in motherboard standoffs into the case's side panel screw holes then put the glass panel on and then use the regular side panel case screws to lock the panel in place. It leaves a 1/2 inch open gap between the tempered glass window and the case. I guess it doesn't count as a modification, just trying to make more space. I'm unsure if the open gap would be bad for airflow.

i still dont under stand it. are you swapping the tempered glass side plane with the back panel?

 

[oneechankimochi]

5 minutes ago, thrasher_565 said:

i still dont under stand it. are you swapping the tempered glass side plane with the back panel?

 

No. I'm extending the tempered glass side panel outwards by 1/2 inch by using motherboard standoffs.

[thrasher_565]

Just now, oneechankimochi said:

No. I'm extending the tempered glass side panel outwards by 1/2 inch by using motherboard standoffs.

oh ok i understand now haha

[oneechankimochi]

Just now, thrasher_565 said:

oh ok i understand now haha

Sorry I didn't know how to explain it

[thrasher_565]

Just now, oneechankimochi said:

Sorry I didn't know how to explain it

ok man i do it all the time.

 

well temps would be better but dust will get in.

 

imo i would see if it fits if not sell it or send it back. if not do your mod.

[oneechankimochi]

1 minute ago, thrasher_565 said:

ok man i do it all the time.

 

well temps would be better but dust will get in.

 

imo i would see if it fits if not sell it or send it back. if not do your mod.

Alright thanks. If I have to mod it maybe ill put some mesh or dust filler around the gap.

[thrasher_565]

1 minute ago, oneechankimochi said:

Alright thanks. If I have to mod it maybe ill put some mesh or dust filler around the gap.

ya i dont no its possible it might fit.

 

ya maybe some fome might fit like door sealing fome.

[TVwazhere]

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So I wasn't paying attention to the cpu cooler size requirements of the h18 case and bought it. The case size requirement for cpu coolers is 155mm and the size of my hyper 212 BE is 158.8mm. Now I have seen some reviews with pictures of it fitting inside the case with the glass window closed.

If the CPU cooler is touching the glass but the panel still fully closes, it's okay. 

 

Have you assembled the PC yet? I've only found this example where it fits and is very close to the glass.

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/76nH99

[oneechankimochi]

On 3/1/2021 at 9:54 AM, TVwazhere said:

If the CPU cooler is touching the glass but the panel still fully closes, it's okay. 

 

Have you assembled the PC yet? I've only found this example where it fits and is very close to the glass.

https://pcpartpicker.com/b/76nH99

Yeah thanks for reply. So I put it together and it fits nicely like in that picture. It also doesn't touch the glass.

[Yumy]

On 3/11/2021 at 9:40 PM, oneechankimochi said:

Yeah thanks for reply. So I put it together and it fits nicely like in that picture. It also doesn't touch the glass.

Hello, i currently have an hyper 212 rgb be and iam thinking of byuing this case, the cooler is ~ 159 mm, while the case supports 155, and u said it fits nicely, are you sure it doesnt touch the glass and that it didnt cause any issues?