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Suck, blow flip a coin. Tested both ways didn't get a measurable difference with .1C accurate equipment.
Adding shroud to space the fan from the rad not only helps with the dead spot in the middle of the fan but also seems to reduce noise.
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now, that is something i was contemplating yesterday...
if i had a fan-shroud that is only 1/2" thick, then i can clear more space inside the radiator, if only by 1/2" and also, i can mount the fan outside of the case...
anyone know if there is a 1/2" fan shroud?
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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.
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yes, i know this is not ideal, i will be pulling air that has already been "warmed" by the MB and RAM... if the radiator mount was at the lower front of the case, then the air would be fresh/cooler... but again, my restraints...
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From what I see, your rad is a Heater Core. If so heater cores are designed for air to be blown through it.
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ok, dumb-a$$ question here... what is the main difference between a heater core and a radiator? and to the best of my knowledge, the
HWLabs Black Ice GTX Extreme 120 is not a heater core, rather a radiator...
but again, i'm a noob, what do i know...
btw, i really appreciate the help and opinion guys... this is indeed a learning experience...