Removing vrm heatsink on motherboard

[ganons]

I have the Maximus VI Impact and a Zalman CNPS8900 cooler and it doesn't fit flush. Its either I lose 1 ram stick or take off the heatsink. Is it safe to do so?

 

[i7Baby]

Better to get a CPU cooler that is compatible so you don't have to do either.

 

[superunknown98]

If you weren't under warranty, you could try to trim either heat sinks fins.