Does AIO radiator placement matter?

[ArthurMorgan]

I was just wondering if the AIO radiator placement matter on the cooling performance and long term use? I am using NZXT x62 on my H510 elite

[Oswin]

yes it does matter, gamers nexus recently made a video on this topic

 

 

[Cyberspirit]

GamersNexus just posted a video about it but tldw, it does matter.

 

Spoiler

 

 

[emosun]

best place for it is outside the case entirely

[Moonzy]

6 minutes ago, emosun said:

best place for it is outside the case entirely

on the store shelves, and grab an air cooler lmao

 

but yea radiator placement matters, and GN made a video linked by 2 person above already

 

tl;dw is, top mounted radiator with the pipe exiting downward is the best config

[emosun]

2 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

tl;dw is, top mounted radiator with the pipe exiting downward is the best config

yeah but outside the case is better. they have theirs inside a case

[ArthurMorgan]

soo what should  I do now, case only has one applicable rad placement. 

[Jeppes]

4 minutes ago, ArthurMorgan said:

soo what should  I do now, case only has one applicable rad placement. 

Use that applicable placement?

[Suika]

2 hours ago, ArthurMorgan said:

soo what should  I do now, case only has one applicable rad placement. 

If you only have one option, you might as well just go with it. Just be aware of the potential drawbacks of a less than optimal rad placement, such as premature failure, reduced performance, or a higher noise level (or all three!) so as to keep your expectations in check.

[SolarNova]

4 hours ago, ArthurMorgan said:

soo what should  I do now, case only has one applicable rad placement. 

Use that point the best you can ..or buy a different case ..or send back the AIO and go with a good Aircooler.

 

And crucially, use this as a learning experiences to make sure u research before purchasing in the future. 

[Dr0y]

Put the rad in the front and tube down if you can ... it's the second best way to do it.  Be sure  that the rad is placed in the highest position possible.  Take a picture if it works and don't interfere with the gpu.  My gf was aiming for that kraken and she has the H510i case so I'm curious if it will work ok.

[ArthurMorgan]

18 hours ago, Dr0y said:

Put the rad in the front and tube down if you can ... it's the second best way to do it.  Be sure  that the rad is placed in the highest position possible.  Take a picture if it works and don't interfere with the gpu.  My gf was aiming for that kraken and she has the H510i case so I'm curious if it will work ok.

if the tube is at the bottom, it will not fit since gpu is long. you can't put the rad as in highest position since the mounting is fix.

[ArthurMorgan]

21 hours ago, Suika said:

If you only have one option, you might as well just go with it. Just be aware of the potential drawbacks of a less than optimal rad placement, such as premature failure, reduced performance, or a higher noise level (or all three!) so as to keep your expectations in check.

 

19 hours ago, SolarNova said:

Use that point the best you can ..or buy a different case ..or send back the AIO and go with a good Aircooler.

 

And crucially, use this as a learning experiences to make sure u research before purchasing in the future. 

 

Well NZXT has 6 years warranty for their AIO, but don't know it is international.