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Problems with Corsair H100i , please help:)

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Hey guys, i have a COUGAR SOLUTION cpu case http://www.cougar-world.de/en/products/case/solution.html 

motherboard is 880GMS-E41 http://www.msi.com/product/mb/880GMSE41_FX.html 

The reason behind why I posted this, I'm planning to buy a CORSAIR H100i cpu cooler http://www.corsair.com/en/hydro-series-h100i-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler . The problem was, I'm too hesitant  if it's gonna fit perfectly with all the radiators and fans attaches to top of my CPU CASE or not, because the positioning of my MOBO's RAM is too high, its like inches away until it reaches the top of the CPU CASE. I'm so obsessed of making my rig water cooled. I really want to make this happen. Please guys suggest me what's in your thoughts coz this is my first time to build my own gaming rig, so I have limited knowledge about these aspects. I will be very glad to read your comments and suggestion or even criticism ..hehe GOD SPEED!

 

> I included a photo of my rig below :)

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Even if an H100i were able to fit, I'd recommend a better case instead...

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Even if an H100i were able to fit, I'd recommend a better case instead...

Why should he waste money on a new case, if his current case does the job just fine and even fits the h100i?

 

Btw, it should fit.

 

Edit: Further investigation: https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/case/?compatible_with=corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i <--- compatibility list

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Will fit, it's obvious

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why are you guys so sure it will fit? O.o

look at the top fan mounts. they are like 1" apart.

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What if I'll stick with this case because of insufficient funds.. will the H100i still fit on it? 

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Why should he waste money on a new case, if his current case does the job just fine and even fits the h100i?

 

Btw, it should fit.

 

Edit: Further investigation: https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/case/?compatible_with=corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i <--- compatibility list

I checked it. the case was indeed compatible with the H100i.. maybe the problem was my MOBO :(

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I checked it. the case was indeed compatible with the H100i.. maybe the problem was my MOBO :(

Your motherboard does not seem to have high VRM heatsinks.  So since the mounts are offset to the middle, it "should" clear.

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Will fit, it's obvious

 

 

I checked it. the case was indeed compatible with the H100i.. maybe the problem was my MOBO :(

 

I would be hesitant. The H100 is 52mm thick with the fans. Normal fans are 25mm thick and it doesn't look like you have an additional 27mm of clearance between the roof an the Ram slots...

 

But this is a question that can be answered real quick with a measuring tape.

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I would be hesitant. The H100 is 52mm thick with the fans. Normal fans are 25mm thick and it doesn't look like you have an additional 27mm of clearance between the roof an the Ram slots...

 

But this is a question that can be answered real quick with a measuring tape.

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what about getting a h80i instead and putting on that empty  back fan mount? then putting 2 quiet fans at the top

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what about getting a h80i instead and putting on that empty  back fan mount? then putting 2 quiet fans at the top

Yeah it's also my other option, I guess the H100i is a big NO NO for me this time :(

since i dont have any budget left for buying a new cpu case :(

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Yeah it's also my other option, I guess the H100i is a big NO NO for me this time :(

since i dont have any budget left for buying a new cpu case :(

 

Just like employ some local kid to stand next to your PC and blow on your CPU when you are gaming

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Just like employ some local kid to stand next to your PC and blow on your CPU when you are gaming

AKA the Garry Glitter.

Or soon to be Rolf Harris

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AKA the Garry Glitter.

Or soon to be Rolf Harris

 

Hey, you took it there... 

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