Help! Where do I mount my AIO?

[arvid_haland]

I'm building a new gaming PC, and I don't know where the best spot is to mount my AIO. Can anyone help me? (this is the first time i'm building a PC)

 

Here is some of the specs:

 

Prosessor: i7 9700k

Case: Fractal Designe Meshify C

Cpu Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB

Graphics card: RTX 2080 ti

 

[Fasauceome]

top mounting as exhaust is usually the best spot, with fans pulling air through the rad instead of pushing for easier cleanup.

Edited July 10, 2019 by fasauceome

[Mira Yurizaki]

I found top mounting to be best for the overall temperature of everything else in the case.

[Seedname101]

41 minutes ago, arvid_haland said:

I'm building a new gaming PC, and I don't know where the best spot is to mount my AIO. Can anyone help me? (this is the first time i'm building a PC)

 

Here is some of the specs:

 

Prosessor: i7 9700k

Case: Fractal Designe Meshify C

Cpu Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB

Graphics card: RTX 2080 ti

 

You should've placed the Water bracket on the motherboard before putting it in the case. For best performance with the H100i, You should definitely put it on the top, and I'm pretty sure it'll work with your case.

After putting the motherboard on, plug in the little cable on the top of the case (I'm pretty sure it comes from the PSU), then put your AIO in.

Your manual should say it

Especially since it's Corsair.

[arvid_haland]

2 hours ago, Seedname101 said:

You should've placed the Water bracket on the motherboard before putting it in the case. For best performance with the H100i, You should definitely put it on the top, and I'm pretty sure it'll work with your case.

After putting the motherboard on, plug in the little cable on the top of the case (I'm pretty sure it comes from the PSU), then put your AIO in.

Your manual should say it

Especially since it's Corsair.

Which way do i mount the fans, and on which side of the radiator?  

[Seedname101]

1 minute ago, arvid_haland said:

Which way do i mount the fans, and on which side of the radiator?  

The side facing the motherboard

[arvid_haland]

2 hours ago, fasauceome said:

top mounting as exhaust is usually the best spot, with fans pulling air through the rad instead of pushing for easier cleanup.

OK, which side is the fans mounted then?

[arvid_haland]

1 minute ago, Seedname101 said:

The side facing the motherboard

as an exhaust?

 

[Seedname101]

Just now, arvid_haland said:

as an exhaust?

 

Your manual should show a diagram of an exhaust. If you want intake, use this video.

[brob]

2 hours ago, arvid_haland said:

I'm building a new gaming PC, and I don't know where the best spot is to mount my AIO. Can anyone help me? (this is the first time i'm building a PC)

 

Here is some of the specs:

 

Prosessor: i7 9700k

Case: Fractal Designe Meshify C

Cpu Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB

Graphics card: RTX 2080 ti

 

 

There is not a great deal of difference. However, most aio manufacturers recommend front mounting the rad. This maximizes cpu cooling and the subsequent increase in the case ambient temperature is minor since cool air can be drawn in from the bottom front vent/fan. In the Meshify C front mounting the radiator will only be possible if the gpu is shorter than 288 mm and the additional power plugs in the top of the card.

 

Front mounting the radiator also means that it is not obstructing any part of the motherboard. This makes for a more attractive display in my opinion.

[arvid_haland]

14 minutes ago, brob said:

 

There is not a great deal of difference. However, most aio manufacturers recommend front mounting the rad. This maximizes cpu cooling and the subsequent increase in the case ambient temperature is minor since cool air can be drawn in from the bottom front vent/fan. In the Meshify C front mounting the radiator will only be possible if the gpu is shorter than 288 mm and the additional power plugs in the top of the card.

 

Front mounting the radiator also means that it is not obstructing any part of the motherboard. This makes for a more attractive display in my opinion.

my gpu is 280 mm, so it will work. So i should mount it on the front?

[arvid_haland]

I kinda want to have the ability see the fans from the inside too

[brob]

17 minutes ago, arvid_haland said:

my gpu is 280 mm, so it will work. So i should mount it on the front?

Up to you.

 

14 minutes ago, arvid_haland said:

I kinda want to have the ability see the fans from the inside too

You can mount the fans on the inside so they are visible. Just make sure that the direction arrow on the fan case points in the correct direction, (to the interior for front mount).

[arvid_haland]

27 minutes ago, brob said:

Up to you.

 

You can mount the fans on the inside so they are visible. Just make sure that the direction arrow on the fan case points in the correct direction, (to the interior for front mount).

What should i do with the second fan that comes with the case? (the one i have to dismount to fit the radiator)

 

And doesnt the gpu get really hot when air is blowing at it?

[brob]

Just now, arvid_haland said:

What should i do with the second fan that comes with the case? (the one i have to dismount to fit the radiator)

 

And doesnt the gpu get really hot when air is blowing at it?

 

You could mount the fan as intake in the front bottom or you could simply leave it out of the build. Fans are pretty easy to move around, so you can try different configurations.

 

Likely the gpu will have warmer air, but it won't be hot.

[arvid_haland]

16 minutes ago, brob said:

 

You could mount the fan as intake in the front bottom or you could simply leave it out of the build. Fans are pretty easy to move around, so you can try different configurations.

 

Likely the gpu will have warmer air, but it won't be hot.

Ok, thank you so much for the help.

 

Do you think I can mount the fan on the top of the case?

[brob]

17 minutes ago, arvid_haland said:

Ok, thank you so much for the help.

 

Do you think I can mount the fan on the top of the case?

You could if you want. 

[arvid_haland]

7 minutes ago, brob said:

You could if you want. 

would have an effect on the airflow and temperature?

[brob]

1 minute ago, arvid_haland said:

would have an effect on the airflow and temperature?

 

Likely. It's easy enough to test to see if the effect is positive or negative.

[arvid_haland]

2 minutes ago, brob said:

 

Likely. It's easy enough to test to see if the effect is positive or negative.

I'll test. Last question, should it be an exhaust?

[brob]

Just now, arvid_haland said:

I'll test. Last question, should it be an exhaust?

Definitely. Rule of thumb: front and bottom intake, rear and top exhaust.

[arvid_haland]

6 minutes ago, brob said:

Definitely. Rule of thumb: front and bottom intake, rear and top exhaust.

Thank you so much for good help. Getting the parts tomorrow and im so exited!

[Seedname101]

1 minute ago, arvid_haland said:

Thank you so much for good help. Getting the parts tomorrow and im so exited!

Same! My parts are coming in tomorrow and my case comes friday. Good luck!

BTW It's my first PC build, too

[arvid_haland]

9 minutes ago, Seedname101 said:

Same! My parts are coming in tomorrow and my case comes friday. Good luck!

BTW It's my first PC build, too

Good luck to you too my friend!