Mount 120mm AIO in back or top?

[WhitetailAni]

I've been debating this for a bit, I watched GN's video, but I can't really figure out which is better.

Do I mount my ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 120mm AIO in the top of my case:

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where there's technically room to doublestack fans if you have long enough screws (the top part comes off, you stick a fan in that part, and screw it back on), or the back:

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where it will stick into the case.

 

Is there any difference between the two, or does it come down to personal preference?

[Levent]

Top, I experimented with mine for a couple of weeks and I get the least pump whine when radiator is mounted up top.

[WhitetailAni]

1 minute ago, Levent said:

Top, I experimented with mine for a couple of weeks and I get the least pump whine when radiator is mounted up top.

That's what I was thinking, since it won't eat up as much case space (it's like it was designed for a 120mm AIO!), but just wanted to make sure.

Thanks for the reassurance!

[MorbidAngel]

Top is the 'best' but it can be placed anywhere except for the bottom. Well it can be placed on the bottom but it's not good.

 

Basically this: As long as the pump -which is usually located inside the CPU block- isn't the highest point of the loop then you should be fine. Since air bubbles might get trapped in the pump.

 

Jayztwocents made a really good video explaining it. I will link it below so you can watch it.