Need help! Radiator Placement
Need help! Radiator Placement
I understand now.
This seems like a favorable situation... possibly the radiator mount bolts include slide slots, allowing you to install it without modifications.
If that's the case, I should be able to use the two 140mm fans for the radiator and the 120mm fans only for intake and RGB effects.
Thank you all for your assistance.
If you can, please return and share the latest updates...interested in confirming your findings.
If possible, please return and share the latest updates... I'm eager to confirm what you've discovered. Definitely hoping the AIO arrives next Monday so we can observe the outcome. Honestly, I'm counting on it working lol.
Refer to the manual for your case here: http://www.coolermaster.com/xresserver01...19559.html
Section 8, figure 3 displays a 280mm rad mounting as shown in your drawing, but there are two points to consider. Are the arrows in your drawing indicating airflow direction? If yes, they should not be pointing in opposite directions. I believe it’s best to allow cool air to enter through the radiator from the outside, aligning your radiator fans with the case fans. Additionally, as mentioned elsewhere, Cooler Master advises that the overall thickness should not exceed 50mm. It seems you may need to confirm whether Cooler Master has clarified this limit for the measurements when your components arrive.
Airflow would be just as easy by flipping those fans, adjusting them as needed.
'50mm without fans', it should work fine because most AIOs use 28-32mm thick radiators and 25mm thick fans – plus the diagram shows the fans inside the setup.
Refer to the manual for your specific model here: http://www.coolermaster.com/xresserver01...19559.html
Section 8, figure 3 displays a 280mm rad being installed as shown in your drawing, but there are a couple of points to consider. Are the arrows in your drawing indicating the airflow direction? If yes, they should not be pointing in opposite directions. I believe it’s best to allow cool air to enter the radiator from the outside, aligning your radiator fans with the case fans. Additionally, as mentioned elsewhere, Cooler Master advises that the total thickness should not exceed 50mm. It seems you might be at 55mm with the x62 rad fans (30mm rad plus a 25mm fan). You may want to check if Cooler Master has clarified this measurement when your components arrive.
I reviewed the case last night and think the reference to a maximum thickness of 50mm likely applies to radiators equipped with three fans. In your setup, there’s a hole at the front (possibly for a hard drive bay), which means your radiator may not be wide enough to reach that area—hence the caution. I also examined the mounting position at the front. The current three 120mm fans are secured in long screw holes, and two additional holes run straight down. I assume these are intended for 140mm fans, which would allow a snug fit for the x62 while keeping your fans in place.
I might record the whole process and upload it to YouTube, as some viewers have asked similar questions. Thank you for sharing the link and details.
Certainly, a 360mm rad would penetrate that lower section. I understand your point. Even if it's too thick, you could still exclude the bottom fan and maintain at least three stock fans on the outside and two inside. The setup seems suitable for your 280mm rad. The only remaining concern would be the graphics card length, but this model has a fairly large one in its Masterbox Lite 5:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/XRCbt6
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Ah, yes, a 360mm rad would reach into that lower area. I see what you're saying. Even if too thick you could still leave out the bottom fan in that case and at least have 3 stock fans outside and 2 inside. The situation looks good for your 280mm rad. Only other thing for you to worry about would be graphics card length, but this guy has a pretty big one in his Masterbox Lite 5:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/XRCbt6
Yeah, I think the 140mm mounting holes should be visible just outside the footprint of the 120mm fans.
Wow, that's the exact card Im using (1080 not ti) so this should work perfectly. I really appreciate it. You guys are great lol..
I will still post an update of when I get it just for those who are wondering!
The time has come, got the Kraken X62 as all set up and it actually worked! I still have the three fans in the front as well as the two 140mm infront of those, sadly the LED's on my front fans don't work as my motherboard I purchased for my new CPU doesn't have a LED pin, but thats all good. Here is the finished build!
https://imgur.com/gallery/Nn4t2DE