Cooler Compatibility Help

[Hoppin]

Im wanting the NH-D15 cooler from Noctua and then get the NA-HC3 chromax.black.swap heatsink cover. I want to know if it will hit my glass on the fractal design define mini c

 

[Aeacus]

NA-HC3 adds 5mm to the total height of the heatsink: 160mm + 5mm = 165mm. But since NH-D15 is 165mm tall with fans installed, NA-HC3 doesn't add any extra height for it, making the final height 165mm. Since your PC case supports up to 168mm tall CPU coolers, you're completely fine going with NA-HC3.
NA-HC3 specs: https://noctua.at/en/na-hc3-chromax-black-swap/specification
NH-D15 specs: https://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-retail/nh-d15/specification
Define Mini C window specs: http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-mini-c-window

 

[gareththegiant]

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