this post was submitted on 25 May 2026
6 points (100.0% liked)

Buildapc

5839 readers
9 users here now

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
Lemmenmo@lemmy.world
6
Quick Q regarding part specs definitions (feddit.uk)
submitted 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) by yakko@feddit.uk to c/buildapc@lemmy.world
2 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

I'm trying to make sure a CPU heat sink will fit in the case I'm going to put it in. It says that the heat sink is 158mm tall on their specs page, and the case says their "CPU height clearance" is max 165mm. That means it'll fit, right?

Links below:

https://www.thermalright.com/product/royal-pretor-130/

https://lian-li.com/product/a3-matx/

top 2 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[โ€“] x264@lemmy.world 6 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah you should be fine

[โ€“] yakko@feddit.uk 3 points 3 hours ago

Lifesaver, thanks!