how do i know if it will fit?

[paradisiac]

what can i measure to see what aftermarket coolers will fit in my case?

 

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im not sure, thats the thing. im guessing i would need to measure from mobo to side of case, and from socket to rear of case?

 

[paradisiac]

What case do you have?

a really cheap unbranded one.

 

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its about 6" from socket to side of case if thats any use?

 

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also, im guessing there is no way a skt 775 heatsing will fit on a X58-UD3R mobo, as i measured roughly from twistclip to twistclip and its about 3", same as my aftermarket 775 bracket

 

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mine doesnt say it supports 1366 and the bracket that looks like it might fit is the one i use on my 775 cpu, so im guessing there is only mm difference in spacing.

 

[paradisiac]

so can anyone recommend a decent cooler that would fit?