Quick Question - Antec 900 & Ultra-120 regular or extreme

[tHa ShIzNiT]

Looking to put a Ultra-120 extreme into my Antec 900 to cool off a Q6600. Can anyone confirm that this will fit in there? Also is the extreme version of this heatsink any bigger than the regular? Because I think I saw someone on here with the regular one fitting inside of their 900.

Here is the main reason I ask, from newegg's comments on the ultra-120 extreme:
"Other Thoughts: It is HEAVY! Also, very tall - Had to remove the side case fan from my Antec 900 - else, case won't close. "


Anyone able to fit that sucker in there without removing the side fan? If I have to remove the fan, is it worth it to put "the best" heatsink in there?

Thanks for any help ya'll. Anxiously awaiting my new rig.

 

[Rebel44]

Extreme is same cooler as regular - it just has 2 extra heatpipes.....

 

[tHa ShIzNiT]

I'm about to buy either the extreme or the regular here pretty soon. Also, can anyone recommend a fan to go on it, for someone who cares more about performance than noise?

 

[PCTC2]

If you want performance, the Silverstone 9-blades and Panasonic Panaflo's can push a lot of air.
Scythe S-Flex are another good choice.

If you use a fan on the side with a hollow post, you can remove the corner with a hack-saw or similar and the Ultra120 will fit.