Does this case have a cutout used for installing a back plate on a CPU cooler, or does the motherboard have to be removed to install a back plate?
1281937
Yes, it has a cutout. You can install aftermarket coolers without having to remove your motherboard.
1281938
If your asking can you remove both sides of the case. Yes. The backside can be removed to help with wire storage and you can access the motherboard for a CPU cooler there. I run a corsair h100i with mine.
997490
I believe you are referring to the metal rectangle plate with holes cut for the io connections. Yes, it does come with a plate that is attached to the case before installing the motherboard.
1052279
My motherboard came with traditional brass motherboard standoffs in a plastic bag. Case right side "pan" within outer case cover is flat. Plenty of room - and appropriate mounting holes - for full ATX motherboards, as well as micro-ATX. See my previous review.
1572654
Yes... but I'd recommend replacing it. The thermal paste is on the stock cooler. It comes in three thick bands with gaps in between them. I'd recommend at least spreading these out to cover the entire CPU before installing. I removed the stock paste completely and went with my own application to ensure even coverage.
138017
There are little foam strips inside the clamps that cushion the CPU. In addition, the clamp portion is adjustable. You place the CPU on the stand and then adjust the clamp inward to secure it so it's not like you have to jam the CPU in there and scratch the heck out of it.
424400
Any HSF will not work with this motherboard because this mobo will not accommodate a back plate without DIY work.
422164
On my case the mother board back was exposed so it was easy to put on the backplate. So if you might need to take the board out if you don't have access to the back of it.
1979373
Yes, there are two cutouts at the top. And as another reviewer advised, you should pop out the cutouts before you remove the backing. Otherwise, you risk the cutouts sticking to the backside of the protector.
770302
I'm using a "Cooler Master MegaFlow 200 - Sleeve Bearing 200mm Blue LED Silent Fan for Computer Cases" without any modifications to the case itself. Fits like a glove with the screw slots on the case. Hope this helps.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103073
1764137
I have a 2011 mother board and it mounted fine with the supplied hardware. It was a breeze. My motherboard did not need a backplate though. I could be mistaken, but I think most 2011 motherboards come with a backplate built into them.
1667812
You might be able to pull off a top install without modification, but looks like this one is going to be a rear fan installation. Ultimately it still depend on the combination of which motherboard you use with this case.
1154791
This case has a removeable mother board tray. Do to the design, if the board would fit, the tray and or case may need modification. Check all measurements before proceeding.
770303
I'm using a "Cooler Master MegaFlow 200 - Sleeve Bearing 200mm Blue LED Silent Fan for Computer Cases" without any modifications to the case itself. Fits like a glove with the screw slots on the case. Hope this helps. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103073
863646
no ...other case totally but did have a thermaltake in it with dual fans front to back. hope that helps
378308
Yes. I'm actually using a Hyper212 Evo in my setup. The top of the heatsink just barely clears the left side case door. There's enough clearance at the top of the case that you can install the optional top vent case fans even after both mobo and Hyper212 are installed. I would recommend installing the cooler after the mobo is installed and everything plugged in though, as the top stand off screws/fan sockets/power sockets will be kind of hard to reach if you install the cooler before indtalling the mobo in the case.
422162
You don't need to remove the motherboard if you have cut space in the back of the case. That's because there are 4 long screws you have to pass through the MB.
2098826
I am assuming you are referring to the heatsink between the I/O ports and the CPU. Any CPU cooler powered by fans will block them from my experience except for water cooling methods. Also, please refer to pcpartpicker.com to make sure the cpu cooler fits in your case. Cooler Master V8 is a lot bigger than it looks and may not fit in your case due to size.