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Is it compatible? (Capacitor problems)

IMPERIUS
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Hi,

 

I'm planning a new build and I really want to go the itx route. For some reason I just don't like tower coolers and if possible I would like to get a top flow cpu cooler, as small as possible.

I came across this one: http://www.cryorig.com/c7.php

I want to put it on this mobo: http://us.msi.com/product/motherboard/Z170I-GAMING-PRO-AC.html#hero-overview

 

And I'm worried that the 3 capacitors to the left of the socket are to tall for the cooler.

 

The cooler will be paired with a locked cpu so performance isn't really a huge deal in my situation.

 

If you have any other recommendations except noctua, post them here. And I've already taken a look at be quiet's offering, the C1 topflow cooler and the gemini 2 from CM.

 

Thanks!

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I think the capacitors are indeed in the way. You could try finding out if they are higher than the socket itself is; when they're lower there shouldn't be any problem but when they're the same height/taller than the socket I don't think the cooler will fit

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835214026 

 

I think something with a design like this would fit better.

FX-6300 cooled by Nepton 240M | EVGA GTX 970 SuperClocked | 8GB G.Skill ValueRAM | Cooler Master 690 III | Sharkoon WMP 500 Bronze | 

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The cooler looks about same height with stock and if stock can fit there, I don't think you'll have issues.

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