Question 1

Can i Replace the fans? i know you cant mount noctua on some cpu heatsinks like the Dark Rock pro 3 so im just wondering if they can be replaced.

Accepted Answer

If you guys need to know the height dimensions of this cooler, go to Phanteks site and look up the specs on it. easy enough.  just remember that your case dimensions are outside to outside, and by the time you mount the MB, and height of the processor socket , you may have to subtract 1 1/2 to 2 inches in the width of the case, plus the height of the phanteks cooler and any side case fan that is installed.

Question 2

what is the height of this?  the max size my case can handle is 170mm.

Accepted Answer

The fans themselves are 120mm, but I'm not sure of the actual height of the entire rig. I have it in a Raidmax Aeolus Mid-ATX case, if that helps any! It is a pretty right fit though

Question 3

How big is the back plate on this cooler? Will it work with a case that doesn't have a cutout behind the motherboard?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't go behind the motherboard. And as far as the late the touches the processor, I have a 3770k and it fit it just fine, although I'm not sure how it looks in the 4th Gen cores or AMD processors.

I have mine in an Aeolus Raidmax case. It sticks out just about to the edge of the case, but doesn't touch. I've also got a 120mm fan on the side with no contact, although it is a close fit.

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