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Where should I place my GPU radiator?

DevGryphon
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than mount the gpu aio either on the bottom or on the side (that would be my preference) with the tube outlet comming from the bottom to ensure your pump doesnt run dry.

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Hello, I just got the ROG Strix Radeon RX 6900 XT (the one that's liquid cooled) and was wondering where I should put the radiator for it in my case. My case is the Lian Li O11 Dynamic and I have places for fans on the bottom and on the right side of the case when viewing it from the front. There's no place for fans on the back of the case. Thank you for any assistance!

 

 

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is your cpu water called. i would put your gpu on a intake to the case so you priotise colling the card

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Do you also have an AIO for your CPU? and what size is it?

 

 

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if possible place at the top just ensure the rad has its connectors for in and out above the water block on the GPU to avoid any possibility of trapped air on the block.

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48 minutes ago, DevGryphon said:

Hello, I just got the ROG Strix Radeon RX 6900 XT (the one that's liquid cooled) and was wondering where I should put the radiator for it in my case. My case is the Lian Li O11 Dynamic and I have places for fans on the bottom and on the right side of the case when viewing it from the front. There's no place for fans on the back of the case. Thank you for any assistance!

Hi buddy,

 

I in my o11, I have my rads at the top and bottom so in yours I would probably have the bottom and side spaces reserved for fans drawing fresh air in, then the rad for the GPU at the top with the fans exhausting.

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48 minutes ago, Alinz said:

Do you also have an AIO for your CPU? and what size is it?

 

Yes I have a 360mm aio for my cpu. It's on the top

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than mount the gpu aio either on the bottom or on the side (that would be my preference) with the tube outlet comming from the bottom to ensure your pump doesnt run dry.

 

My Rig: CPU : 10700K | RAM : Trident Z Neo 3600Mhz c16 32G (4x8) | CPU cooler : NHD15 | GPU : ASUS ProArt 4070 | PSU : Corsair RM850 (black label) | CASE : Corsair 5000D Airflow | Storage : Samsung 970 evo 1TB, WD Black 1TB, Samsung evo 850 Sata SSD | Casefans : Lian Li Unifan SL120 7X|

MOUSE : G Pro Wireless X superlight | Keyboard : Keychron C1- Pro-H1 Gateron Milky Reds

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For reference: this is my fan layout (this is not my pc, just a pic I found on Twitter)

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