[SOLVED] Case size/cooler size

Aug 4, 2020
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Hello all. I built my first PC over the weekend. I’m a complete newbie at this and I’m worried I have screwed up. I forgot to put my cooler into pcpartpicker and so when I saw no compatibility issues I thought I was good, so I didn’t even think to check sizes for fit issues.
So, I have a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo cooler and a Cougar MX-330 Air case. Apparently the cooler is too big per the specs, BUT, it does seem to fit I think. Best I can tell the heatsink tips are not touching the tempered glass but it’s hard to say for sure and now I’m worried.
Should I remove it and use the stock one that came with the Ryzen 5 3600 until I can exchange the Cooler Master? Or just roll with it? Maybe I’m just paranoid? Thanks for any insight.
 
Solution
If it fits and is not causing any issues to the tempered glass then no issues at all. Just make sure you are getting the right temps and if so be happy...

If you are worried then default to the stock cooler.