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Cooling Radiator Orientation

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by htm_elle, 10 Oct 2005.

  1. htm_elle

    htm_elle What's a Dremel?

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    Hello,

    I'm thinking of putting together a w/c system in my CM Stacker and had a question about radiator orientation.

    Will a radiator work just as well over the 'grill' on the bottom of the case as standing vertically in the front of the case?

    The case has the wheels installed and sits on a carpeted floor.

    Thanks
     
  2. Leeum

    Leeum What's a Dremel?

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    Having the radiator at the bottom seems a popular choice. Just make sure the fans are pulling air through the radiator :)
     
  3. clocker

    clocker Shovel Ready

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    That's the way I'm going to install mine.

    I hope.
     
  4. Techno-Dann

    Techno-Dann Disgruntled kumquat

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    I'd suggest having the fans blowing out the bottom of the stacker. The case is big enough that you'll want it on the floor, and getting a rad full of dust doesn't do your temps any favors. If you put the fans right next to the floor, and then the rad on top of them, you can still have the fans drawing air through the rad.
     
  5. htm_elle

    htm_elle What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks guys. Going floor mount means I can fit a triple rad :D
     
  6. jaguarking11

    jaguarking11 Peterbilt-strong

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    I personaly like top mounted rad with one or two floor mounted fans alongside front and rear fans. The top mounted rad for me is pure function as heat rises and it would be easier to exaust hot air from the case and keep the overall temps down. Just my choice.
     
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