HELP!! A7M266 mb not compatible with Swiftech MC462

[Bandito]

I bought the A7M266 since all of the previous A7-series were compatible with the MC462. However, it seems that the A7M266 has an extra capacitor. Has anyone dealt with this configuration? I am currently asking Swiftech and CoolerGuys about this. I really do not want to return it and trade off for the 370 model which I think will fit since it's dimensions are 2.5" x 2.5" as opposed to 3" x 3" for the 462. Just haven't measured as I am still fuming over this predicament. I had received the hsf before the mb.

Any help would be immensely and truly appreciated!

 

[surlyjoe]

just remove enough metal from the cooler to clear the damn thing, thats what modding is all about

 

[Bandito]

After spending $90 on this dang thing, the last thing I want is to spend more time and money on grinding the 1/2" off the right corner. To get someone to mill would not be much, but to waste their time would be to be assessed a minimum charge fee just to turn it on.

I will look at Home Depot to get an metal grinder adapter for my drill. But the jest is that I am aware of the milling, but did not want to go that route. I have spoken with Swiftech and they are looking into it, but I notified them that it would require a milling job as the extra capacitor is in the highly restricted zone according to AMD mb spec. If it is cost prohibitive, I will replace with the MC370-07 or Alpha PEPT models.