[SOLVED] Do I have to remove my motherboard to install my new CPU cooler?

[n00bguy84]

I will be installing the Arctic 34 Esport Duo pretty soon. My case/chassis is a Fractal R5 and my motherboard is a Asus H170 pro gaming.

Did anyone here using the same case and motherboard have to remove their motherboard to install a new CPU cooler?

I know there is a cut out in the side of the case where the motherboard would go. I just hope the bracket I need to install the coolers hardware on isn't covered up. I really don't want to remove the motherboard. I will if I have to.

 

[SkyNetRising]

You should be able to install the cooler without removing motherboard.

Cutout in the case allows accessing motherboard cpu area from both sides.

 

[lumineZ]

SkyNetRising is correct.

 

[n00bguy84]

You should be able to install the cooler without removing motherboard.

Cutout in the case allows accessing motherboard cpu area from both sides.

Thanks for the image. I knew about the cut out I couldn't remember how big it was.