Top or front mounted radiator?

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Top or front mounted radiator?

IronStoat
Member

137

02-07-2016, 06:45 AM

I'm deciding whether to place the radiator in front for better CPU cooling or on top for exhaust. I'm setting up my PC in a Noctis 450 case with pre-installed fans on both sides.

IronStoat

02-07-2016, 06:45 AM #1

I'm deciding whether to place the radiator in front for better CPU cooling or on top for exhaust. I'm setting up my PC in a Noctis 450 case with pre-installed fans on both sides.

Hoewls
Member

145

02-07-2016, 11:14 AM

I'd mount it on top.

Hoewls

02-07-2016, 11:14 AM #2

I'd mount it on top.

AdamKoudy
Senior Member

740

02-09-2016, 09:54 AM

I'd mount it on top. I've checked several videos and benchmarks, and temperatures rise by at least 10C when mounting from the front. That's why I'm placing it in front. Example: https://youtu.be/xNAMxZgvves?t=10m25s

AdamKoudy

02-09-2016, 09:54 AM #3