Q about fitting a socket 1151 standard cooler

[SkyScape]

Does fitting a socket 1151 standard cooler (that comes with the i7-6700) require access to the back of the motherboard (MSI Intel Z170-A PRO)?

I assume they are all like this: https://youtu.be/hxeDEo9moNA?t=158

?

I only ask since I've got all the parts for my new build apart from the CPU, but since I have some spare time now, I'd like to install the mobo in the case, so I'll have less to do when the CPU arrives.

[Jonj1611]

You won't need access to the back of the board, they are just a push pin job.

[ceejays88]

You won't need access to the back of the board, they are just a push pin job.

+1
agreed on this answer

[SkyScape]

Thanks guys. In the end I couldn't wait, so the mobo is installed already. Glad I won't have to uninstall!

[Bonebreaker777]

On the other hand, all modern standard towers should have clear access to the back of the motherboard for this reasons. In case you are installing AiO water cooling or such. But otherwise no, you don't have to undo your already installed motherboard for your installation, echoing the answers before mine.