Got my Dynatrn Genius AM3 cooler! WOW! But 1 problem

Ok, went and got a Dynatron Genius G950 cooler and this thing is amazing! My idle went from 32C down to 23C. It was a real headache to install, had to take out my motherboard. After 2 long hours of working on my rig, I put everything back.

I had gotten 5 120x120x25mm case fans, 1 in the front(intake), 1 in the back (exhaust), 1 on the bottom (intake).

However, I have 2 empty slots on the top but my system fans cannot fit because of this humongous CPU heatsink. It's like 2cm too think to fit. I feel like sanding it down, but I don't wanna bring out the heavy equipment and get all dirty for something so small.

What do i do!?!?

Any help would be apprecaited!

This should be in the cooling section or case section. But, I personally have no picture in my mind. Maybe some pictures would help.

could you mount the fans on the outside of the case and drill a small hole to run the wires through?

Idle temps don't count for anything - what was the change in your load core temp?
What was your previous cooler, the stock 4-heatpipe sink?


I'm with Chance on this, just can't visualize the issue by your description ...

I was using the original stock heatsink. My peak temp before was 42-45C, now my peak is at 32-33C.

I will try to take some pictures of my case and put it here

I'd put them on the outside of the case with some cool fan guards. Saw some spider man ones at memory express yesterday.

I like this one :

http://www.crazypc.com/products/CPC8021.html

I just ordered 2 120mmx20mm fans. much better! That should do the trick.

it would look awfully disgusting if I had fans outside the case, especially on top