Is COOLERMASTER V8 GTS compatible with the COOLERMASTER K280?

[Rey Jestoni Arcallo]

So im totally new to building computers, and i made a mistake by buying an CM V8 GTS
first before even getting my Chassis. im not really too flexy with my budget so does it fit or not?
on a K280. I have a ASUS F2A85-V PRO Mother board.

If it doesnt fit can you guys tell me other chassis at the same price that would work with the V8? thanks.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

The case has max 162mm cooler clearance, and V8 is 166mm, so it won't fit. Where are you from and what website do you use for purchasing components?

 

[byza]

It's not supported as max cooler height for the K280 is 162, the V8 with fans is 166.5 but sometimes there is a little extra room and it only needs and extra 4.5mm so you might be in luck. Also since the fan shroud covers the cooler it shouldn't matter if it's just touching, as long as it isn't putting any extra pressure on the mobo.

 

[Rey Jestoni Arcallo]

Would an Cougar Challenger-B (Black) work?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Yep its a spacious case, it'll work.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The cooler WILL NOT FIT in the K280:

CPU cooler height: 162mm < Case allowance for a cooler
Cooler height 166.5mm

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Height (with fan) 160 mm < Noctua DH-14 is 2 mm from the side panel in my Cougar Challenger

166.5mm < V8 GTS is 166mm , I doubt it will fit in the Challenger , if it does it will be real tight.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I don't have first hand experience with the case, but a review I studied said D14 could fit with space of moving a finger left, can't compare that with a hands on user though.

http://www.overclockers.com/cougar-challenger-mid-tower-case-review

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I own the Black and Orange Challenger and the Noctua And Phanteks PH-TC14PE , and they barely fit 2mm at most to spare.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Well, it's better to be safe than sorry, OP, please consider another case, we can recommend if you can provide what website you prefer for purchasing components.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Here's my Black Challenger with the Noctua D-14 ,the fans and top of the heatsink are barely avoiding the Side panel 1 - 2mm clearance.

If I just press on the window lightly it touches.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

I believe what you say

 

[Rey Jestoni Arcallo]

Ok guys V8 GTS and Challenger Cougar 100% fits i just installed it. Only bad side to it you cant install side fans.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Good to know it fits, you got a good looking cooler there, side fan removal shouldn't be much of a concern 😀