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ibmkg · 06-07-2007, 03:51 PM

I forgot to conclude.

If you want the current setup (rad inside the case), then you have no choice other than to suck hot air out.

Be warned that even if you have 100% efficient airflow through the rad, the case temperature would be higher than the room resulting in the loop temperature to be a degree or two higher. The principal of water-cooling is to remove the heat buildup away from CPU and hence from casing efficiently.

From what I see, your rad is a Heater Core. If so heater cores are designed for air to be blown through it.

My conclusion could be wrong. Wait until a pro replies to my post and removes any misconceptions I have.

Nice hardware you got there.

06-07-2007, 03:51 PM	#8
ibmkg Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Posts: 129	Re: Which goes first? the Fan or the Radiator? I forgot to conclude. If you want the current setup (rad inside the case), then you have no choice other than to suck hot air out. Be warned that even if you have 100% efficient airflow through the rad, the case temperature would be higher than the room resulting in the loop temperature to be a degree or two higher. The principal of water-cooling is to remove the heat buildup away from CPU and hence from casing efficiently. From what I see, your rad is a Heater Core. If so heater cores are designed for air to be blown through it. My conclusion could be wrong. Wait until a pro replies to my post and removes any misconceptions I have. Nice hardware you got there.