Radiator upside down?

[link1305]

Hello, quick question:

Will my radiator take a performance hit if I mount it upside down? (with the inlet and outlet at the bottom instead of the top) It's a Black Ice Extreme, and I have a Hydor L30 pump. The only reason is so my tubes don't have to be quite as long...thanks!

[cetoole]

It shouldn't, might be harder to fill/bleed, but if it it less tubing, go for it.

[voigts]

Same response as above... it will make it very difficult to get the air out without some major movements, etc. of the case. I would rather have a bit more tubing myself. It would be nice if there was a bleed valve built into the side end away from the barbs so you could bleed it easily. It would also make it easier for top mounted setups.

[sideroxylon]

I have mine mounted upside down and don't have any problems with it. It is a little more difficult to bleed but no big deal. I just tip it upside down for a minute and that's usually enough.