Z77MA-G45 clearance for large cpu heatsink?

Hi .
I am currently ordering parts to put together a quiet pc. I am looking at getting a Z77MA-G45 mbd but am worried that the heatsinks around the cpu area look tall so may restrict the use of a large cpu cooler. The CPU heatsink I am looking at is a 'scythe mugen 3.'
Can I assume that the Z77MA-G45 is a fairly standard design (heatsink wise) so the mugen 3 should fit without any clearance issues?
Thanks.
edit.... Quote from a Mugen review 'The distance between the lowest heatsink fin and the mainboard surface is 48 mm'
So I guess a simpler question is. How tall are the heatsinks around the cpu socket on a Z77MA-G45 please?

That cpu should fit fine. I have never used that paticular cooler but from the look of it: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/scythe-mugen-3_3.html#sect0
The mobo used in that picture has much larger heatsinks than the g45.

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