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uJolfy
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04-14-2016, 03:23 AM
#1
I'm considering mounting my aio on the front to the top of Mount. First, I need to check if that's possible. Second, I want to know if the rotation direction is correct—if it isn't, should I flip it?
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uJolfy
04-14-2016, 03:23 AM #1

I'm considering mounting my aio on the front to the top of Mount. First, I need to check if that's possible. Second, I want to know if the rotation direction is correct—if it isn't, should I flip it?

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d3m0nic34gle
Junior Member
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04-14-2016, 08:02 AM
#2
your front mount works well—it pulls in fresh air, while trapping it at the top of your radiator rather than inside the pump. Many people place it there too; it depends on the fit. You’ll need equal fans for intake and exhaust to maintain proper airflow. As you do now, flipping the AIO front-on will cause air to collect in both the pump and radiator top, shortening its lifespan since pumps don’t handle dry operation well.
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d3m0nic34gle
04-14-2016, 08:02 AM #2

your front mount works well—it pulls in fresh air, while trapping it at the top of your radiator rather than inside the pump. Many people place it there too; it depends on the fit. You’ll need equal fans for intake and exhaust to maintain proper airflow. As you do now, flipping the AIO front-on will cause air to collect in both the pump and radiator top, shortening its lifespan since pumps don’t handle dry operation well.

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_FiniPlays_
Junior Member
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04-14-2016, 09:06 AM
#3
Your radiator is drawing cooler air from outside, which is a positive sign. For rotation, I install them in any orientation during assembly—it won’t cause issues since air will naturally flow back up. If you rotate the tubes at the bottom of the radiator (which is fine as air will redirect), it might affect your GPU. Alternatively, placing it at the top with fans moving warm air out could help. You should experiment to see which setup gives better cooling, and adding fans at the front of the case would be wise.
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_FiniPlays_
04-14-2016, 09:06 AM #3

Your radiator is drawing cooler air from outside, which is a positive sign. For rotation, I install them in any orientation during assembly—it won’t cause issues since air will naturally flow back up. If you rotate the tubes at the bottom of the radiator (which is fine as air will redirect), it might affect your GPU. Alternatively, placing it at the top with fans moving warm air out could help. You should experiment to see which setup gives better cooling, and adding fans at the front of the case would be wise.

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iskall99
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04-14-2016, 04:13 PM
#4
Top mount could work, but I fear that there won't be enough ram clearance. It looks like its a fairly closed off case in the front, what model case is it?
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iskall99
04-14-2016, 04:13 PM #4

Top mount could work, but I fear that there won't be enough ram clearance. It looks like its a fairly closed off case in the front, what model case is it?

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KindOfAKing
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04-20-2016, 08:12 AM
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TG304 rotanium
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KindOfAKing
04-20-2016, 08:12 AM #5

TG304 rotanium

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Pierleo29
Member
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04-20-2016, 10:01 AM
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It seems okay overall. If you install it at the top, turning the fans would help move air through the radiator and out of the case.
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Pierleo29
04-20-2016, 10:01 AM #6

It seems okay overall. If you install it at the top, turning the fans would help move air through the radiator and out of the case.

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GrefGb
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04-25-2016, 01:10 PM
#7
Upgrade your build right after installing the new CPU and then install the AIO cooler for front air intake. Your current setup works fine, you don’t need any changes to the airflow.
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GrefGb
04-25-2016, 01:10 PM #7

Upgrade your build right after installing the new CPU and then install the AIO cooler for front air intake. Your current setup works fine, you don’t need any changes to the airflow.

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VeroPlayz
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04-25-2016, 04:52 PM
#8
This appears to be a 120mm radiator. Depending on the tube length, it may not reach the front. Just place it at the top and keep it in the back, as long as there are sufficient fans on the front—small adjustments won’t really impact performance.
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VeroPlayz
04-25-2016, 04:52 PM #8

This appears to be a 120mm radiator. Depending on the tube length, it may not reach the front. Just place it at the top and keep it in the back, as long as there are sufficient fans on the front—small adjustments won’t really impact performance.