[SOLVED] Am I Screwed? Can't Install CPU Cooler

[coolstubbs10]

I finally decided to get a Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo for my 1155 Motherboard (ASUS P8Z77V), but now i've come to install it my case, (NZXT Phantom Full Tower) the case's own slot doesn't align with the CPU cooler pins and so I don't see any way of installing it other than completely disassembling my PC and drilling some new holes in the case.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Perhaps some that don't involve drilling etc? Thanks.

https://imgur.com/a4sDOES

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https://imgur.com/8HNUIqm

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[WildCard999]

You shouldn't have to drill anything, the backplate should fit between the motherboard and the back of the case but you will need to remove the motherboard to install that cooler.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Is there not enough room for the mounting bracket to fit in between the case and the motherboard? You shouldn't drill any holes, the cooler fits in the holes on the motherboard. If you drilled different holes it wouldn't fit in them, or at least it wouldn't fit properly over the CPU.

 

[coolstubbs10]

Thank you, I'll take the motherboard out and give it a go. It's my first time installing an aftermarket cooler so I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that but if that's what it takes I'll give it a shot

 

[kanewolf]

You read the instruction, which say to remove the existing backplate -- the black, square "doughnut" in the pictures you posted. Then put the replacement backplate on. This video shows it well --

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu6u0QVCXys
Around the 1 min time frame.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

It almost looks like you could finesse the bracket bolts and nuts on there without removing the mobo, and then use a standard wrench to tighten it.

 

[WildCard999]

Thank you, I'll take the motherboard out and give it a go. It's my first time installing an aftermarket cooler so I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that but if that's what it takes I'll give it a shot

The EVO 212 is kind of tough to install so if you can have someone give you a second pair of hands it may be easier. They improved it a bit with the Black version and it's a bit easier to do.