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Confusion with water cooling in terms of top mounted radiators

cpugeek21
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I am always looking at vanity shots of custom water cooling loops, because I'm looking to upgrade my PC and considering it.

 

The thing is, I have a Fractal Design Define R5 case, and they use Moduvents. If I do go for a top mounted radiator, this would mean that I need to take the top Moduvents off. But there are no dust filters. What should I do? Should I just let it go barebones without the dust filter, or should I consider getting an after-market top mounted dust filter for the R5?

 

In fact, I would love to hear from people who use their Fractal Design case for water cooling. I know that people often claim that it is one of the best cases for custom water cooling, due to how easy it is to set up.

 

Thanks!

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Have a Define R5 and a top mounted water cooler, just open it up once in a while (like every 6 months to a year) and blow out the dust.

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24 minutes ago, BobVonBob said:

Have a Define R5 and a top mounted water cooler, just open it up once in a while (like every 6 months to a year) and blow out the dust.

But doesn't it take away the aesthetics of the entire setup?

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Just get a custom filter if it bothers you. Haven’t got mine yet and I hate the dust. Actually keep towels on the tops of my rigs to lessen it. 

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Meshify C and Define C both have filters for the top. 

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8 hours ago, cpugeek21 said:

I am always looking at vanity shots of custom water cooling loops, because I'm looking to upgrade my PC and considering it.

 

The thing is, I have a Fractal Design Define R5 case, and they use Moduvents. If I do go for a top mounted radiator, this would mean that I need to take the top Moduvents off. But there are no dust filters. What should I do? Should I just let it go barebones without the dust filter, or should I consider getting an after-market top mounted dust filter for the R5?

 

In fact, I would love to hear from people who use their Fractal Design case for water cooling. I know that people often claim that it is one of the best cases for custom water cooling, due to how easy it is to set up.

 

Thanks!

I have a define S top mounted 420, dust isn't an issue as i usually just hoover it out the top.

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