Question Tight spot for CPU cooler

[paszi95]

Hey guys! I want to buy an Arctic freezer 34 esports duo cooler in my masterbox 3.1 lite case. The height of the cooler is 157mm. My case van accomodate coolers up to 158mm. Is it risky to buy this cooler, should I worry about the tight space?
Specs:
Ryzen 5 2600
Asus gtx1060 6gb o6g dual
Asrock b450m pro4
Hyperx fury black 3200mhz 16gb
Be quiet pure power 500W
Cooler master masterbox lite 3.1 tg

 

[shknawe]

You have to consider height and width, and will it block access or installation of any other hardware, or air flow?

 

[paszi95]

You have to consider height and width, and will it block access or installation of any other hardware, or air flow?

Width is not a problem, im only concerned about the height.

 

[shknawe]

Well then if it says up to 158mm then you are good by 1 mm.

 

[ElectrO_90]

I wouldn't personally trust the 1mm space difference. Things have tolerances and 1mm just isn't worth it. Go for a smaller Cooler

 

[paszi95]

I wouldn't personally trust the 1mm space difference. Things have tolerances and 1mm just isn't worth it. Go for a smaller Cooler

My idea was that case manufacturers make sure you will fit and when they say 158mm max you can actually fit 159mm 160mm coolers too. I dont know if you can understand me, but I doubt a 158mm cooler would hit the glass sidepanel

 

[ElectrO_90]

I know what you mean, you are hoping they are giving you more than they say,.
You could just measure it from the cpu?

 

[paszi95]

I know what you mean, you are hoping they are giving you more than they say,.
You could just measure it from the cpu?

Yes thats what i meant. Yeah I could do that. I really like this cooler

 

[BernyDo]

Yes thats what i meant. Yeah I could do that. I really like this cooler

Did you end up buying it? And if so, does it fits? I am also looking to fit an Arctic freezer 34 esports duo cooler in my masterbox 3.1 lite case.