Question about Define R5 and H100i

[Zyre]

Greetings,

 

I got myself an Define R5 a couple of months ago. Soon I want to get myself a H100i.

I like the sound dampening characteristics of this case.

 

I have a couple of questions trough.

1. If I put the H100i in the front, won't this heat my GPU up more? I plan on OC my 2500k to 4,5/4,8ghz. The reason is that I'll be pushing the hot air inside the case, not outside like the top.

2. I have a SSD and HDD. Both are slides in the smaller storage cage. I also don't use the DVD cage. Can I remove the DVD cage, put the smaller storage cage up in the top, and still have room for the H100i in the front? I would like to use both fans on the H100i.

Hope someone can clear this up!

[Enderman]

1) barely, i would rather have my CPU slightly cooler than a GPU slightly cooler

if you put it on the top then your CPU will heat up more since the GPU heat is going through the radiator

also IOs are quieter if you mount them vertically on the front

 

[manikyath]

1: it wont matter in an amount you should care about. i'd dare claim ambient temperatures change more.

2: look at the R5's manual, you have more options than you think

[Zyre]

I looked at the manual. It seems you can't move the below drive cage to the place of the DVD cage. 

 

Bummer

[Fulgrim]

Firstly, you are most likely not gonna be getting 4.8Ghz, on that i5 2500k of yours.

Secondly, the H100i is noisy as fuck. I'd recommend the Noctua NH-D15 instead, since it performs better, and is MUCH quieter.

Thirdly, if you do put the H100i radiator at the front, you won't be able to use the hard drive bays.

(I own a Fractal R5, and i've tried running a liquid AIO before in that case.)

[Bcat00]

Second his answer, doesnt make much sense to screw the rest of your parts just for a AIO.