Potential CPU cooler height problem

[Elite_Noobist]

I'm buying a case that has a max cpu cooler height of 150mm. The CM 212 EVO is 158.4mm in height. Would I be able to put this in or should I change one of the parts?

Edit: The case is the Aerocool V2X btw
2nd edit: The case is 170mm wide

 

[ko888]

You can install it, but you'll have to leave the side of the case off.

 

[ronintexas]

1mm is about the thickness of a dime - so the CM 212 EVO would be about 8 1/2 dimes too large in height. I would suggest a larger case if you want to use that cooler.

The other possibility - if you are handy with your hands, you can cut out a section of the side panel where the cooler would be too high (a dremel tool does this well - make sure to smooth the edges, and make it larger than the actual cooler), then you can make a wire mesh grill over the top of the hole. You can use screws or an adhesive to mount the grill (the grill will make help keep dust out).

 

[USAFRet]

I'm buying a case that has a max cpu cooler height of 150mm. The CM 212 EVO is 158.4mm in height. Would I be able to put this in or should I change one of the parts?

Edit: The case is the Aerocool V2X btw

Get a different, shorter cooler.
Cryorig H7 - 145mm
http://www.cryorig.com/h7.php

 

[Elite_Noobist]

Does it have the same performance as the CM?

 

[ko888]

Does it have the same performance as the CM?

It performs better than the CM Hyper 212 EVO.