When to install AIO in a build

[vFaded]

Simple questions : what is the easiest way to install aio cooler (im using corsair h100i)? Should I install motherbord into case first or put the radiator in first then put motherboard in and connect pump.

 

Side question if anyone knows a good rad&fan setup in corsair carbide spec omega that would be helpful

[AlexTheGreatish]

I would normally install all of the hardware (back plate etc) on the mobo first, then put the mobo with CPU and RAM on it in the case, and then add the rad and connect to CPU.

[Fasauceome]

Steve from GamersNexus installs the pump onto the CPU, then puts the motherboard in, then does the radiator onto the case.

[Cereal5]

2 minutes ago, RFK said:

The way my friend and I did it (same cooler btw) was install the pump over the CPU first, then we put the motherboard in the case and installed the radiator. Depends tho

This is usually the easiest, so you don’t have to fiddle with tiny screws in hard to reach places more than once, you only have to do it when mounting the rad. Also put the fans on the rad before youinstall it

[OdinSword]

15 hours ago, fasauceome said:

Steve from GamersNexus installs the pump onto the CPU, then puts the motherboard in, then does the radiator onto the case.

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[betterlttstore.com]

On 11/30/2018 at 11:42 AM, vFaded said:

Simple questions : what is the easiest way to install aio cooler (im using corsair h100i)? Should I install motherbord into case first or put the radiator in first then put motherboard in and connect pump.

 

Side question if anyone knows a good rad&fan setup in corsair carbide spec omega that would be helpful

wow we have the same cooler and case

i attached the pump to mobo first then put it in case

[Cheezle_]

2 hours ago, betterlttstore.com said:

wow we have the same cooler and case

i attached the pump to mobo first then put it in case

Tried that on mine, felt like I needed a third hand just to hold everything and get it placed properly. A friend ended up helping me with the rad. 

 

Going to be setting up something new tomorrow. Think I might just mount them both separately and then attach the cooler to the MB after its all mounted.