Need help with AIO clearance with case
Posted by Sea_Focus_8705@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 5 comments
So im gonna build a pc using the nzxt M2 round on lv9 mode(just a configuration). I have a 4 slot rog astral 5080. On nzxt webside it says that if you are using a 4 slot gpu you only have 50mm cpu clearance. But how do i check the height of an AIO specifically the AIO block, the part that makes contact with the cpu . Like for example the kraken 280mm, how do i check?
whomad1215@reddit
Your only real concern would be with an arctic LF3, as their radiators are thicker than others (which is why they cool so well) and sometimes you can't top mount them in a case because of that
Pcpartpicker.com checks compatibility for most things
AskingForAPallet@reddit
You won't need to worry about it
The clearance measurement is for air coolers which are usually pretty large
AIO blocks are tiny in comparison
Sea_Focus_8705@reddit (OP)
Okay, so i can just assume that all AIO blocks will fit?
AskingForAPallet@reddit
Your main concern is the water tubes instead, not the block
Check product pages for AIO which can have their tubes on the side or on top of the block (which should be vast majority of AIO but you can never be too sure)
I'd avoid the ones that only have tubes at the bottom of the block, because it'd be likely to touch the gpu backplate
Sea_Focus_8705@reddit (OP)
Okay, good to know. Thank you very much!