H220 compatible??

[TheCrazyCryptonian]

So i know already that i'm going to get a lot of hate for the case i have but please remember that it was my OPINION that made me choose this case, so please don't tell me that it looks ugly as i know that it does in online photos that don't do it justice.

 

That out of the way, onto my actual question. I just checked the spacing between the mobo and the top of the case and i'm worried that i wont be able to fit a swiftech h220 into my case. I have found websites that say that it is possible to install a 240mm rad on the top, but i'm not so sure if this means thin rads or not. I already figured out that the rad would have to overlay the motherboard, but i'm not sure if there is enough space between the side of the motherboard and the ram slots to do this. Any help/suggestions are appreciated!

 

 

 

 

 

Case:  http://www.cougar-world.com/products/pc_case/challenger.html

 

H220:  http://www.swiftech.com/H220.aspx#tab2

 

Mobo:  http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4514#ov

[Excon]

I wouldn't risk it.

[WoodenMarker]

Not exactly sure. Hope this helps: http://www.overclockers.com/cougar-challenger-mid-tower-case-review

[TheCrazyCryptonian]

Not exactly sure. Hope this helps: http://www.overclockers.com/cougar-challenger-mid-tower-case-review

 

It says this about 4/6 down the page:

 

Here is how fans fit in the top. I put different sized fans up there to show you that you can mount a 240 mm radiator as well as just fans. As I mentioned earlier, it seems unlikely that you will be able to put a 280 mm rad there along with its fans. At the rear of the case, the exhaust fan position is recessed into the case, closing off the opportunity to put both a rad and its fan there.

I removed the 200 mm fan from the front of the case and put it here. It fits nicely. At the very top of the picture you can see how the mounting holes for the 140 mm fan overlap the recessed position for the exhaust fan. As I noted, there is only 35 mm there, steel to steel. No 280 mm rads need apply.

 

 

I think ill risk it and ill return the h220 if it doesn't fit

[ViperGTX88]

The H220 has a fairly think rad, if it does not fit then get somethings like a H100, i think the rad is thinner on the H100. 

[TheCrazyCryptonian]

The H220 has a fairly think rad, if it does not fit then get somethings like a H100, i think the rad is thinner on the H100. 

 

Not by much though, but thanks!!!

[TheCrazyCryptonian]

I wouldn't risk it.

 

 

Not exactly sure. Hope this helps: http://www.overclockers.com/cougar-challenger-mid-tower-case-review

 

 

The H220 has a fairly think rad, if it does not fit then get somethings like a H100, i think the rad is thinner on the H100. 

 

YES!!! I made a mock up h220 and test fitted it in my case with the motherboard installed and it fits (just) with about 3mm to spare to the ram slots.

 

Thanks for all your help!