It Works!

[GrassyUK]

Wasn't sure where to post this thread but here it is.

Just making this post so others know it can be done. I couldn't find anything on the web about a Fractal Define C and Noctua D-15.

Quick specs:
i7 7700k
32GB Kingston Savage 2666mhz
ASUS Z270-A Prime
G1 GTX 970
Corsair 650w
Fractal Define C
Noctua NH-D15
x3 Samsung SSD's

Case has 168mm cooler clearance.
Cooler is 165mm
Cooler has 32mm ram clearance
Memory is 34.57mm
Raised fan roughly 2.57mm to clear memory.

Total height now 167.57 to squeeze into 168mm max

It all Fits perfectly!

Here's Some pictures. And yes the room needs a clean haha.

 

[RobM]

hehe thats a tight squeeze

 

[Excalabur50]

That's what she said!

 

[AlienALX]

Yes, you crammed that cream monster into that black box rather well.

 

[AngryGoldfish]

The NH-D15 is that tall because of the front fan. If you removed it you would have had essentially a NH-D15S, and if you look at comparisons between the two there's very little in it. It's great you fit everything, of course, but those big tower coolers are usually so high because of the front fan.