Quick AIO Orientation & Size Question

[The1RedCaptain]

Hey guys, first post on the forums, so sorry if I did this wrong. I just have a quick question about AIO orientation and size. I'm currently running a PC with a 5600x and a GTX 1650 TUF OC, however I intend on upgrading the GPU to either an RTX 3060 or a 3070. I wanted to dabble in the world of water-cooling and start out with an AIO just to get a feel for it. My current chassis (Cooler Master NR600 w/o ODD) offers two mounting points for AIOs, and I can choose between a 360mm at the front, or a 240mm at the top. However, tubes down on the front isn't an option, since the PSU shroud will obstruct any tubes down potential. So, here's the question: Would a front mounted, tubes up 360mm AIO have better temps than a top mounted, tubes down 240mm AIO? Will there be any temperature difference for the rest of the build if I put either rad in a push/pull config?

Here are the two radiators I am looking at:

360mm: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-H150i-Capellix-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B08G1Q3GZR/ref=sr_1_3?crid=15D12LGM4TC7K&dchild=1&keywords=h150i+elite+capellix&qid=1635032010&sprefix=h150i%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-3

240mm: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-H100i-Capellix-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B08G1NSG7F/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=15D12LGM4TC7K&dchild=1&keywords=h150i+elite+capellix&qid=1635032027&sprefix=h150i%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFTRTBaNlg0VlVBM1ImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3MTg3MDIxMFdMNUtUOUY2MVlCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNDkxMjkxQ0JENFYxTUVJSDQwJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

Thanks in advance.

P.S. 360mm at front would be intake, 240mm at top would be exhaust

[Jurrunio]

I'd rather get 240 up top. CPU temp difference will be minorly worse, but you wont pump warm air to the graphics card.

[The1RedCaptain]

15 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

I'd rather get 240 up top. CPU temp difference will be minorly worse, but you wont pump warm air to the graphics card.

Thanks for the quick reply and input, it's much appreciated. Are GPUs more prone to thermal throttling than the CPU, or is it just good practice to keep your GPU warmer?

[Jurrunio]

24 minutes ago, The1RedCaptain said:

Are GPUs more prone to thermal throttling than the CPU, or is it just good practice to keep your GPU warmer?

It's just good to keep everything else cooler when the CPU is already sufficiently cooled.

[thrasher_565]

3 hours ago, The1RedCaptain said:

Thanks for the quick reply and input, it's much appreciated. Are GPUs more prone to thermal throttling than the CPU, or is it just good practice to keep your GPU warmer?

the  gpu is normally cost the most so you want that to last. and gpus fail way more then cpus do. but it all depends on what you do with the hardware too. most will upgrade even before something die's anyway. normally 3-7 years.  odds are your cpu will be good 10 years from now and you most likely upgrade the gpu 2 or 3 times. people that spend alot of money tiring to make it last is money wasted when they can just buy a new one if a few years but everyone have different opinions. well if you look at price now adays you cold system can still be worth $350+... back then when something was faster and cheaper made your old stuff kinda worthless. ive been looking for a price drop in the 6600k since it came out even seen it under retail of $200...