Trouble fitting radiator

[finkka]

Hey there,

I've got a NZXT Kraken X62 AIO on a Lian Li Lancool 205 Mesh C case that despite following the case's suggested 280mm clearance seemingly doesn't fit neither the top nor the front due to its thickness as it either collides with my motherboard or the cable channel. Is this really how it is with the only fix being just getting a new case?

Thanks!

[Jekub]

Lian Li seem to have helpfully included the max depth of a front mounted radiator in the faq's rather than the product specs 

LANCOOL 205 - LIAN LI is a Leading Provider of PC Cases | Computer Cases (lian-li.com)

I think that leaves you with 4 options
- Possibly you could mount the fans on the outside of the case, underneath the mesh cover (not sure if there's space for this)
- You could buy new thin fans that are under 16mm thick
- New case
- New CPU cooler
 

[finkka]

20 minutes ago, Jekub said:

Lian Li seem to have helpfully included the max depth of a front mounted radiator in the faq's rather than the product specs 

LANCOOL 205 - LIAN LI is a Leading Provider of PC Cases | Computer Cases (lian-li.com)

I think that leaves you with 4 options
- Possibly you could mount the fans on the outside of the case, underneath the mesh cover (not sure if there's space for this)
- You could buy new thin fans that are under 16mm thick
- New case
- New CPU cooler
 

Fans on the outside, underneath the mesh has been tested and it's only possible with either mutilated screws or mesh panel; not really the prettiest option.
Thin fans seems like a logical step, any recommendations? RGB preferable.