Radiator placement on PCO11 Dynamic

[PedroL2000]

I have 6 fans + 360 Galahad AIO on an PCO11 case (this one you can't install a fan on the rear). I've always used the AIO on top as exhaust, but it died, so now I'm using a temporary air cooler and plan on at least restudying the fans placement when installing the new AIO from RMA. Is it better to set the AIO on the side as intake or on the top as exhaust? Aestethically I'd say on side looks better, because it fills the gap on side top and without a radiator on top of the case makes it easier to look at the top fans. What you guys think? Also is there any difference performance wise?

[thrasher_565]

side would be better cpu temps but worse gpu temps. on top as exhaust is what i would do. thow it has fans on the bottom for gpu so probably dose not matter much. some 011 have 80mm fan mounts some dont. you can drill hoes for 3 80mm fans or 2 92mm fans. 

[RevGAM]

On 2/16/2024 at 9:10 PM, PedroL2000 said:

I have 6 fans + 360 Galahad AIO on an PCO11 case (this one you can't install a fan on the rear). I've always used the AIO on top as exhaust, but it died, so now I'm using a temporary air cooler and plan on at least restudying the fans placement when installing the new AIO from RMA. Is it better to set the AIO on the side as intake or on the top as exhaust? Aestethically I'd say on side looks better, because it fills the gap on side top and without a radiator on top of the case makes it easier to look at the top fans. What you guys think? Also is there any difference performance wise?

The side is generally considered preferable for the CPU as you will be using fresh air instead of recycled case air. If you can, have the tubes come out of the top of the water block and down to the bottom of the radiator.

 

On the Galahad that you have, where is the pump: water block, tubes or rad?