Bitfenix Shinobi vs Dark Rock Pro cooler?

AgentZ · 24 Oct 2011 at 14:13

I am puting together a new build and need a new case. I was kindly given a Bequiet Dark Rock Pro cooler which has a stated height of 166mm.

I really fancy the look of the Bitfenix Shinobi case, but am concerned it will not accommodate the height of the cooler. Can anyone shed any light on this or offer alternatives for the case in a similar price bracket?

Thanks a lot.

dcsarge · 24 Oct 2011 at 14:36

According to the FAQ on the Bitfenix site max cpu cooler height is 161.5mm (159.5mm for windowed case).

Not sure what other cases might fit it around that price but if I spot something while surfing I will let you know.

Mutt · 25 Oct 2011 at 16:13

If the case has got a 120mm rear fan (which the Shinobi has) then according to this video HERE it should fit.

kul1 · 26 Oct 2011 at 08:52

I am using the Thermaltake Frio which is 165mm and it fits and there is still 1-2mm space so you should be fine...

AgentZ · 28 Oct 2011 at 10:42

Thanks for all your replies. In the end I decided the little one could go without shoes for a month and splashed out on a CM690 II, which does the job nicely.