Tower air coolers keep getting taller as manufacturers chase lower noise and better thermals, and a cooler that is too tall for its case will either refuse to close the side panel or get squashed against the glass. Before ordering a big air cooler, it pays to check the clearance number on the case rather than guessing. This atx mid-tower case lists 175mm of cooler height room, which covers most towers built for mainstream gaming CPUs.

Quick Answer

Yes, a 175mm CPU air cooler fits in this case, since that figure is the exact maximum height clearance listed for the chassis. At R1,499, the case is built tall enough inside to close its sliding glass panel over most popular tower coolers without contact.

📐 Reading a cooler height spec correctly

Cooler height is measured from the CPU socket to the top of the fan or heatsink fins, and case clearance is measured the same way from socket to the inside face of the side panel, so comparing the two numbers directly tells you whether a cooler will fit before you buy either part.

🧱 Where the 175mm limit comes from

Because the side panel here slides on rails rather than sitting flush like some hinged designs, the case can offer a bit more breathing room above the socket than a shorter tower body might allow, which is how a 175mm ceiling ends up standard on this size of chassis. Case depth and internal layout both feed into this number too, since a cramped frame can force a lower clearance regardless of how the side panel itself is built.

🔧 Checking your specific cooler before buying

Not every tower cooler on the market publishes its height clearly, so it is worth confirming the number against the Pulse P100 product page rather than assuming a cooler will fit because it looks similar in size to one that has. If a taller cooler is unavoidable, EINAREX's case catalogue lists other chassis sizes, and extra case fans can help offset the cooling difference if a smaller air cooler is chosen instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is CPU cooler height measured?

It is measured from the top of the motherboard's CPU socket to the highest point of the cooler, whether that is the fan shroud or the heatsink fins themselves.

What happens if my cooler is taller than 175mm?

The side panel will not close fully, or the cooler will press against the glass, so it is best to choose a cooler at or below the listed clearance.

Are most tower air coolers under 175mm?

Many mainstream tower coolers built for gaming CPUs sit at or below this height, though some larger dual-tower designs can exceed it and should be checked individually.

Does using a smaller cooler affect cooling performance?

It can, since shorter coolers generally have less surface area, so builders near a thermal limit may prefer a liquid cooling option instead if height is a concern.

Is it worth using a liquid cooler instead of checking air cooler height at all?

Not necessarily; most mainstream tower coolers already sit within a 175mm limit, so a liquid cooler is only worth the extra cost if you specifically want the thermal headroom it offers.

Ready to see if your air cooler clears 175mm? Reserve the Pulse P100 shell via Evetech's case range for R1,499 as listed. Check it before buying a tall air cooler for your next build.