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Originally Posted by wermad 
This is hard to say as there are subtle differences of where the cpu socket is on the mb as well as in relation to the nearest slot (and type). The specs can give you an idea of depth to determine if it will fit your case in terms of the width of the case. But any other dimension it really comes down to your mb. Tbh, if you're going to consider a large cooler like the SA/SA-sbe/NhD-14/Phanteks/Assassin, you should start with a large case (whether medium or full tower) with ample spacing. If you plan to shove this into a small case, then consider something slightly smaller. I'm sure this last bit of advise is too late, but something to keep in mind
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This is hard to say as there are subtle differences of where the cpu socket is on the mb as well as in relation to the nearest slot (and type). The specs can give you an idea of depth to determine if it will fit your case in terms of the width of the case. But any other dimension it really comes down to your mb. Tbh, if you're going to consider a large cooler like the SA/SA-sbe/NhD-14/Phanteks/Assassin, you should start with a large case (whether medium or full tower) with ample spacing. If you plan to shove this into a small case, then consider something slightly smaller. I'm sure this last bit of advise is too late, but something to keep in mind
.Ya, I was asking because of the height that the cpu socket adds to a cooler when installed. I should've mentioned it was 1155. There can't be much variance in 1155 socket heights.
All other dimensions will fit just fine. It's really just the height factor.
It's all good though. The SA-Extreme probably would've just about made it with the fans at mid+rear, but the K2 will go without question.
This whole thing started with someone saying that their case specs stated 163mm cooler clearance, yet they got a Phanteks in there without problems.
I made a few mobo to cooler/fan height measurements and compared them to ones I got from Phanteks owners and concluded that it would be +/-1-2mm from the side panel... Not good.
The SA-Extreme was my second choice and looked like it'd have a little more space to play with, but still close. Hence my original question.
Cheers mate
EDIT: I hope nobody was offended by me giving the SA '2nd choice' status
If it's any consolation, I'll be using at least three of the awesome TY-141's in the case lol 
Edited by Speshy - 8/5/12 at 5:54pm
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