Build question

[Mikinator]

Hey guys, I wanted to ask you guys what you think which cable route looks better because I can't decide. Thanks

[mdk777]

option one has better air flow.

option two just looks more uniform....

 

IDK your call.

 

[PDifolco]

Too much visible cables imo in both cases

option 3: route the cable from behind so it doesn't cover the GPU at all

[Bismut]

1 minute ago, PDifolco said:

option 3: route the cable from behind so it doesn't cover the GPU at all

I think that'd look neatest, but I have never cared about esthetics all that much.

I will recommend changing the fans on your radiator to a pull-configuration though, cleaning it will be more annoying if you leave them like this.

It is also recommended to mount the rad with the tubes facing down to avoid air getting into the pump, it seems like your tubing might just be long enough for it.

[PDifolco]

1 minute ago, Bismut said:

I think that'd look neatest, but I have never cared about esthetics all that much.

I will recommend changing the fans on your radiator to a pull-configuration though, cleaning it will be more annoying if you leave them like this.

It is also recommended to mount the rad with the tubes facing down to avoid air getting into the pump, it seems like your tubing might just be long enough for it.

You're right about tubes, but not sure they can fit in the bottom there isn't much space, and the rad can't be placed higher neither, case looks small...

[Bismut]

9 hours ago, PDifolco said:

You're right about tubes, but not sure they can fit in the bottom there isn't much space, and the rad can't be placed higher neither, case looks small...

Really? It seems like there's enough tubing, with it getting hidden behind the GPU and all. It's a question of whether it can fit through the hole in the shroud, but it should be a tad easier with the fans on the other side of the rad.

[PDifolco]

22 minutes ago, Bismut said:

Really? It seems like there's enough tubing, with it getting hidden behind the GPU and all. It's a question of whether it can fit through the hole in the shroud, but it should be a tad easier with the fans on the other side of the rad.

Yeah I meant space in the hole on the bottom, tube length should be ok

I won't put the front fans on the inside on pull, it looks worse from the front (you see the rad..) and is worse for airflow as well

[Mikinator]

15 hours ago, Bismut said:

Really? It seems like there's enough tubing, with it getting hidden behind the GPU and all. It's a question of whether it can fit through the hole in the shroud, but it should be a tad easier with the fans on the other side of the rad.

It can't fit I tried and the tubes are to short