GPU Issue

[Mr.Turtle2820]

Hello,
I just build a PC couple of weeks ago, I am using a Lian Li Mini case and Arctic Liquid Freezer ii AIO 280mm. I am using a Push Pull configuration for AIO the problem is when I tried install the GPU (RTX 3080), it was touching the fan, the PCIe tab didn't lock itself, I had to pull the tab and it locked without any problem. 
The GPU posted without any problem and  run FURMARK for 15-20 min, it work as expected. but i am little concerned about it. 
Should I remove the fans ?

[MrSimplicity]

as long as you don't hear the fans hitting anything you're fine. 

[Hinjima]

as posted, if its not touching anything then you are good.  Its not like its suddenly going to start moving.

[Middcore]

It's not really going to hurt anything but that half/third of your AIO (however many fans are being obstructed by the GPU) aren't really doing anything useful. 

 

I would consider seeing if you can relocate the AIO to the top or side of the case.

[IkeaGnome]

When you go to move that radiator to the top of the case, you'll more than likely find that it hits the rear IO of the motherboard. These will fix that. I had to use them to get my Arctic 360 mounted in the top of the case.

https://www.newegg.com/p/1W8-014H-00011

[Mr.Turtle2820]

16 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

as posted, if its not touching anything then you are good.  Its not like its suddenly going to start moving.

Thanks for reply, well it is barely touching the fan.
 

[Mr.Turtle2820]

15 minutes ago, IkeaGnome said:

When you go to move that radiator to the top of the case, you'll more than likely find that it hits the rear IO of the motherboard. These will fix that. I had to use them to get my Arctic 360 mounted in the top of the case.

https://www.newegg.com/p/1W8-014H-00011

Sorry, I forgot to mention i am using a 280mm AIO so it wont fit at the top, and that AIO is very thiccccc. 

[Mr.Turtle2820]

Ok, I was little confused about it.
thanks for your suggestion.

[Hinjima]

20 minutes ago, Mr.Turtle2820 said:

Sorry, I forgot to mention i am using a 280mm AIO so it wont fit at the top, and that AIO is very thiccccc. 

That doesnt look bad at all, the lower fan that its lightly blocking is still able to push / pull a lot of air. And you got 2 fans feeding the GPU.  Absolutely no problem at all.

[Mr.Turtle2820]

4 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

That doesnt look bad at all, the lower fan that its lightly blocking is still able to push / pull a lot of air. And you got 2 fans feeding the GPU.  Absolutely no problem at all.

OK, Thanks for the help Hinjima

[Hinjima]

4 minutes ago, Mr.Turtle2820 said:

OK, Thanks for the help Hinjima

No problem. Stop worrying and start playing some video games!   Nice build btw, good job!

[Mr.Turtle2820]

6 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

No problem. Stop worrying and start playing some video games!   Nice build btw, good job!

Thank you Hinjima, BTW nice Profile pic, Clarkson (Smug Face)

 

[Hinjima]

2 hours ago, Mr.Turtle2820 said:

Thank you Hinjima, BTW nice Profile pic, Clarkson (Smug Face)

 

 

[Mr.Turtle2820]

15 hours ago, Hinjima said:

 

I really miss the old top gear.