CPU + GPU AIO (Positioning for best possible airflow)

[TaroC]

Hello there, TechTippers.

Quick question of mine since I am doing a new build and opted for an AIO GPU (EVGA Hybrid 1080 FTW) and Corsairs H110i GT for the CPU AIO Cooler. (Bear with me, I'm new to the Liquid Cooling world. So yes I could have gone for an extended loop or custom loop but feared to do so.)

 

Basically I want to know how I can position both of the rads w/ fans the best  way for the most optimal temps and airflow in the case. 

If any of you could explain or do some sort of diagram of how it should be set up/configuration (push or pull etc.) that would be great. 

 

The case I will be using is the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe. 

I will be replacing the standard fan on the EVGA's AIO Cooler with an Corsair ML120, so I got more fans to work with and reposition. 

The case comes standard with an 200mm Intake-fan in the front, one exhaust in the back and one in the top. 

 

How would you set it up? 

Any help is appreciated! 

 

Thanks  

 

 

[rphawks]

24 minutes ago, TaroC said:

Hello there, TechTippers.

Quick question of mine since I am doing a new build and opted for an AIO GPU (EVGA Hybrid 1080 FTW) and Corsairs H110i GT for the CPU AIO Cooler. (Bear with me, I'm new to the Liquid Cooling world. So yes I could have gone for an extended loop or custom loop but feared to do so.)

 

Basically I want to know how I can position both of the rads w/ fans the best  way for the most optimal temps and airflow in the case. 

If any of you could explain or do some sort of diagram of how it should be set up/configuration (push or pull etc.) that would be great. 

 

The case I will be using is the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe. 

I will be replacing the standard fan on the EVGA's AIO Cooler with an Corsair ML120, so I got more fans to work with and reposition. 

The case comes standard with an 200mm Intake-fan in the front, one exhaust in the back and one in the top. 

 

How would you set it up? 

Any help is appreciated! 

 

Thanks  

 

 

I'd just put the fans in to be honest and keep the case fans. You want the fans for the coolers moving the most air, so probably exhausting at the top or intake in the front or bottom. You also have to take into consideration where the case will be placed (back against wall, walls on the left or right, etc.)

[pyrojoe34]

My airflow is a bit unconventional but it works well in my situation. Having said that, a good general rule is intake in front and bottom of case (usually cooler air) and exhaust out the back and top of case(heat rises and back is often facing a wall for many people).

 

As you can see here that's not quite what I did but I had a reason and tested it to make sure it was the best option. The reason my rear fan is intake is to give fresh air to the CPU cooler and cool the RAM and make sure I maintain positive pressure (I also don't have the back of my case against a wall). Just make sure any intakes you have have fan filters.

 

Some people like to have the GPU rad in place of the rear exhaust but my tubes are not flexible and I think this way looks better anyway.

[TaroC]

8 hours ago, TaroC said:

7 hours ago, rphawks said:

I'd just put the fans in to be honest and keep the case fans. You want the fans for the coolers moving the most air, so probably exhausting at the top or intake in the front or bottom. You also have to take into consideration where the case will be placed (back against wall, walls on the left or right, etc.)

That is also very true, fortunately my rig is going to be placed on the floor, where it's only obstruction is a wall on the right side (opposite to window side) and the back/side and front is clear of anything that might have an impact on airflow. I will note your answer. Thanks for the reply.  

 

 

[TaroC]

2 hours ago, pyrojoe34 said:

My airflow is a bit unconventional but it works well in my situation. Having said that, a good general rule is intake in front and bottom of case (usually cooler air) and exhaust out the back and top of case(heat rises and back is often facing a wall for many people).

 

As you can see here that's not quite what I did but I had a reason and tested it to make sure it was the best option. The reason my rear fan is intake is to give fresh air to the CPU cooler and cool the RAM and make sure I maintain positive pressure (I also don't have the back of my case against a wall). Just make sure any intakes you have have fan filters.

 

Some people like to have the GPU rad in place of the rear exhaust but my tubes are not flexible and I think this way looks better anyway.

Thanks for the diagram. I had more or less the same idea about the GPU AIO placed on the case floor. Atleast I have some possibilities now  I might do exhaust for the GPU AIO in the back, intake from the case-floor and an extra exhaust at the top. (keeping the intake in the front obviously, and yes all the case fans are provided with dustfilters). Thank you guys for the answers, thumbs up from here