Question Arctic III 280 not fitting in NZXT H6 Flow(top)

[akindem]

I’m trying to install my Arctic III 280mm aio in the top of my h6 flow but the motherboard heatsink is in the way. Is there a way to avoid this? Also, am I able to safely cut the top bar extending from the heatsink on the motherboard? The motherboard is the MSI Z790 Gaming Pro WIFI. I know I should’ve checked all the clearances before hand but I’m curious if I can fix it without returning it and getting a different one.

 

[Phaaze88]

I’m trying to install my Arctic III 280mm aio in the top of my h6 flow but the motherboard heatsink is in the way. Is there a way to avoid this?

If you had double-checked the case specs, it could've been avoided:
https://nzxt.com/product/h6-flow
Top Radiator(clearance): 30 mm / 1.18 in
It may not sound like it, but 8mm over the limit is a lot.

Also, am I able to safely cut the top bar extending from the heatsink on the motherboard?

The heatsink is secured by screws(check the back of the board) and probably thermal putty. Remove it from the board, and then you can shave/cut off the amount you believe will be enough to clear the radiator.

Will this really be more convenient than just returning an item?

 

[akindem]

If you had double-checked the case specs, it could've been avoided:
https://nzxt.com/product/h6-flow
Top Radiator(clearance): 30 mm / 1.18 in
It may not sound like it, but 8mm over the limit is a lot.


The heatsink is secured by screws(check the back of the board) and probably thermal putty. Remove it from the board, and then you can shave/cut off the amount you believe will be enough to clear the radiator.

Will this really be more convenient than just returning an item?

I’ll just return it and find another AIO. Thanks for replying.

 

[Phaaze88]

I’ll just return it and find another AIO. Thanks for replying.

No problem.