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Question About Water Cooler Setup

Question About Water Cooler Setup

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HopiheEmi
Member
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12-23-2024, 10:22 AM
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I recently assembled a new gaming PC. Due to space constraints, I had to position the fans either at the top or bottom of the radiator, placing one side above the internal case. I opted for a pull-up setup.
I want to confirm whether I didn’t need to use the washers in the long screws that connect the fans to the radiator.
The H115i I installed came with short screws and washers meant to be used together. I just want to ensure I’m not deviating from that specification since I didn’t use the exact set.
Thanks.
Also, the case is the Be Quiet Pro 900. I considered lowering the motherboard housing, but it was difficult and I didn’t feel inclined to do it.
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HopiheEmi
12-23-2024, 10:22 AM #1

I recently assembled a new gaming PC. Due to space constraints, I had to position the fans either at the top or bottom of the radiator, placing one side above the internal case. I opted for a pull-up setup.
I want to confirm whether I didn’t need to use the washers in the long screws that connect the fans to the radiator.
The H115i I installed came with short screws and washers meant to be used together. I just want to ensure I’m not deviating from that specification since I didn’t use the exact set.
Thanks.
Also, the case is the Be Quiet Pro 900. I considered lowering the motherboard housing, but it was difficult and I didn’t feel inclined to do it.

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backdoc01
Member
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01-08-2025, 02:31 PM
#2
You're fine. It's not going to hurt anything not having them in there. I prefer to use plastic / rubber washers on radiator mounts to reduce vibration.
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backdoc01
01-08-2025, 02:31 PM #2

You're fine. It's not going to hurt anything not having them in there. I prefer to use plastic / rubber washers on radiator mounts to reduce vibration.

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Jacoby_23
Junior Member
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01-30-2025, 07:45 AM
#3
You don't technically "need" to use washers but they do help to tighten down properly. If everything's in place then i guess don't worry about it.
You can also go to a home hardware store to get different screws etc if needed to do a better job of mounting.
Ideally you want the fans to blow THROUGH the radiator as that's more efficient.
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Jacoby_23
01-30-2025, 07:45 AM #3

You don't technically "need" to use washers but they do help to tighten down properly. If everything's in place then i guess don't worry about it.
You can also go to a home hardware store to get different screws etc if needed to do a better job of mounting.
Ideally you want the fans to blow THROUGH the radiator as that's more efficient.

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SychoGuss
Member
80
01-30-2025, 08:54 AM
#4
You're fine. It's not going to hurt anything not having them in there. I prefer to use plastic / rubber washers on radiator mounts to reduce vibration.
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SychoGuss
01-30-2025, 08:54 AM #4

You're fine. It's not going to hurt anything not having them in there. I prefer to use plastic / rubber washers on radiator mounts to reduce vibration.