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Is this AIO mounted wrong?

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I keep hearing conflicting things. Jays two cents seems to think this is fine but Gamers Nexus says it’s not. So which is it? Im pretty sure the tubes won’t even reach if I flipped the radiator upside down.

Advice greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance!

25 Comments

  2. KMS_XYZ

    G. Nexus… It’s better when RAD will be upside down, but the tubes are too short, so don’t bother that.

    Note fans – for optimal performance, fans should be in the front of rad (case).

  4. dayzgod686

    I just built one with that same aio , I put the fans on the top tho pointing out obvs

  5. baconborn

    Tubes down in better in theory but tubes up is still fine. Looking at this case, it looks like attempting tubes down would have the hoses being stretched around the graphics card which would likely be worse overall.

  7. nesshinx

    With a front-mounted AIO there’s not much else you can do. It’s fine but not ideal.

  9. Wymberto_99

    Highest point of the loop is higher than the cpu block so it’s fine

  10. _Caphelion

    No, that’s one of the correct ways. You’ll actually see lower cpu temps mounting it that way as you’re pulling cool air directly to the radiator instead of exhausting air through it

    The problem would be that IF the tubes connecting to the radiator are lower than the aio block itself, air travels up the tube and gets stuck in the block, prematurely killing your aio.

    This is still technically mounted correctly because the tubes are above the block and not under it. otherwise, you’d need to flip the radiator to where the tubes are near the bottom of the case

  11. NaryFawkesgiven

    As long as the highest point your Loop is not the pump you are fine

  12. XenoRyet

    Jay says it’s fine because it is fine. I haven’t seen the GN video in a hot minute, but he’s probably saying it’s not optimal, which it isn’t, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fine.

  13. ssddsquare

    Gamer Nexus says it’s not? Can you link to the article? Maybe not the best, but I don’t think anyone would say it’s wrong.

    If the top casing comes with dust filter, I would flip the top fans for positive air flow.

  14. ShaxxAttaxx

    The bubbles will flow up ur prob good. Also damn that build looks amazing the red and blue are a unique combo and you really pulled it off! 😍

  15. DougChristiansen

    Ideally you’d want any air trapped in the radiator and not the tube; however, as long as the cpu loop is below the top of the radiator, even if by 1/4” it is fine. Basically just want to avoid the cpu mount being above the radiator (like if the radiator was mounted on the bottom). You are absolutely fine.

  19. forevertired1982

    It is perfect loop os not the highest point in the loop and having it on the front is the most efficient by 1c-3c…..

    It’s not much but it can make a difference especially when the weather gets warmer.

  20. Unhappy-Eel8

    Fans should be on the other side of the radiator to pull cold air into it, instead of through it.

  23. Jhon_doe_smokes

    It’ll be fine had mine there for 2 years no issues

  25. Fatdogamer_yt

    Personally I think you can get away with this just fine but if you are unsure I would set it on the top if you can.

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