will coolermaster 212x fit my case?

rappar · Aug 28, 2015

clutchc · Aug 28, 2015

I doubt it. The case is only 182mm wide. The 212 EVO stands 159mm above the CPU.

rappar · Aug 28, 2015

the 212x or 212 EVO? are they the same? sorry, im confused.

clutchc · Aug 28, 2015

rappar :

My bad, I meant the 212X. And it is 158MM, not 159mm according to CM: http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212x/

Tradesman1 · Aug 28, 2015

No, case needs to be about 7.5+ inches wide

rappar · Aug 28, 2015

Tradesman1 :

any alternatives for the cm 212+?. on a tight budget