Do all heatsinks fit all cases?

dashingdrew

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I remember reading that this heatsink is massive, and my case,I guess is average... So, excuse me if this is a stupid question but do all heat sinks fit in all cases?
If not, will it fit in my case?

Heatsink: Phanteks PH-TC14PE
Case: (I couldn't find the case but I could find the size) 21.7 x 8.3 x 17.3 inches

If the size isn't enough you can search for digital storm vanquish 3, though they don't have much info on their cases.
Thanks!
 
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SOOOOOooooo if you do the math you "Should" have an inch and a half clearance.... figure the motherboardand CPU probably stand off .75 from the back of the case...... so with everything installed you should have a little under an inch clearance. As long as you have decent air flow. Sure if it fits and you have a decent amount of clearance go for it. We cant tell you what exactly will fit in your case.
Not all heatsinks will fit all cases, some cases are simply too thin to hold a tall heat sink.
the heatsink for your cooler is 6.73 in tall
Ill let you decide if that fits
that would be quite a tight fit.
 


That's what she said! 😉
 
SOOOOOooooo if you do the math you "Should" have an inch and a half clearance.... figure the motherboardand CPU probably stand off .75 from the back of the case...... so with everything installed you should have a little under an inch clearance. As long as you have decent air flow. Sure if it fits and you have a decent amount of clearance go for it. We cant tell you what exactly will fit in your case.
 
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