Will the CM Hyper 212 Evo block my RAM slots?

[Ca11umH]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at buying the above CPU cooler for my AMD fx 8350 but im concerned it will block the RAM slots on my AsRock 990 fx Extreme 3 MoBo.

I'm hoping to use 4 Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB 1600MHz sticks.

Many thanks,

Ca11umH

 

[ganon11000]

It will fit but you might have to adjust the fan like this guy did at 29:07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6oFAwno8hc

Also ignore the way he applies thermal paste and use the "pea" method.

 

[clutchc]

The bottom of the fan housing sits 32mm above the heat sync's base plate: http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2923
Measure the space between the top of your CPU and the highest point of your RAM sticks.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You can just adjust the push fan = raise it up slightly , and it will clear the ram modules.