can i make this fit?

[Technomancer__]

i want to buy the NH-D15 SE-AM4 cooler for my computer. my case is the zalman z9 neo.

my case can handle a 160mm cooler and the cooler is 160 but its 165 with the fan. can i make it fit?

 

am thinking if i cant i can glue the fans lover with hot glue (btw I don't give a shit about looks)

 

also my ram is compatible (corsair lpx) https://pcpartpicker.com/forums/topic/96649-large-fans-interfering-with-ram

 

here are the NH-D15 SE-AM4 specifications

Spoiler

Cooler Specification

Socket compatibility AMD AM4

Height (without fan) 160 mm

Width (without fan) 150 mm

Depth (without fan) 135 mm

Height (with fan) 165 mm

Width (with fan) 150 mm

Depth (with fan) 161 mm

Weight (without fan) 980 g

Weight (with fan/s) 1320 g

Material Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating

Max. TDP see TDP guide

Fan compatibility 140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes), 120x120x25

Scope of Delivery 2x NF-A15 PWM premium fan 2x Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) 4-pin PWM y-cable NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound SecuFirm2™ AM4 mounting-kit Noctua metalcase-badge

 

 

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IDK maybe with some moding

[iamdarkyoshi]

IIRC the fans can be shifted low enough to make clearance.

[Technomancer__]

Just now, iamdarkyoshi said:

IIRC the fans can be shifted low enough to make clearance.

i hope they do

[iamdarkyoshi]

Just now, Ethocreeper said:

i hope they do

I got mine to fit in the same height restrictions as a 212 evo before

[WoodenMarker]

The fans can be raised or lowered to accommodate for ram height or case clearance.

Yes, you can fit the cooler. LPX ram is standard profile which all cpu coolers are designed for.

[III-Argon-III]

You can make the cooler fit, but you may have to mount the second fan on the other side of the heatsink. Be sure to use the included thick pads instead of the regular ones. The NF-A15 may emit weird buzzing noises when used as a pull fan.

[WoodenMarker]

2 hours ago, III-Argon-III said:

You can make the cooler fit, but you may have to mount the second fan on the other side of the heatsink. Be sure to use the included thick pads instead of the regular ones. The NF-A15 may emit weird buzzing noises when used as a pull fan.

Oh, so that's what the thick pads are used for. Do you have any other useful info on them?