Radiator Install Location

PurpleDrankXO · December 29, 2019

Hello all, this is my first post so be nice haha. I recently purchased the Kolink Inspire K1 RGB case (Case Site) and i am slightly confused on how exactly i need to install the radiator. This is my first water cooled build and the instructions on the case manual is very bland.

This is my issue, the 240mm radiator IS supported as stated on all sites that sell this case, however, the drive bay at the bottom does not seem to be removable and this is blocking where i believe the radiator should go. I feel as though I am correct in assuming that i do not install the radiator on the outside of the chassis but again cannot seem to figure out how exactly to remove the bay. I’ve looked everywhere online and cannot find anything. I have attached various images to hopefully show you what i mean. I can not remove the screws that’s hold it in place because nothing fits. it’s just rounded off. I hope someone can shed some light onto this issue as i like the style of the case and would hate to have to give it up. Thanks again all and have a lovely new year!

image1: front of case

image2: inside of case where radiator mounts

image3: drive bay i wish to remove

image4: side of drive day showing the screws (as best as possible haha)

image5: inside of the drive bay

Bombastinator · December 29, 2019

Only two places (perhaps only one) it could possibly go. The first is the front, which means pulling those front fans and replacing them with the radiator. The second one is the front side. There seem to be grills, but they’re narrow and I don’t see any case venting.

If by “the bay” you mean that 3.5” drive cage on the bottom it appears to be attached with rather inconvenient to access screws. The top plate may need to come off first to access them. It seems to be also held on with screws though.