Hey all,
Building my first rig in over 6 years and new to the world of water cooling. Have several questions I could use some help with. I'm constantly buying and returning that I just want to build my computer already.
I have a Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, Swiftech 240x/Corsair 110 GTX (TBD) and an EVGA 980ti Hybrid.
- CPU Cooler. I had a Swiftech, returned it in favor of the H110i GTX 280mm for two reasons:
1) I read that the Swiftech will need it's reservoir replenished every couple years
2) The ability to swap fans and radiator (to allow for LED fans on the inside of the case)
Yet, now I'm debating going back to the Swiftech after finding out that you're supposed to intake vs. exhaust. I was swapping to the Corsair so that I could switch the fans and radiator (the swiftech doesn't allow for this due to the reservoir and cables). This was really only done to have the fans on the inside of the case and replace the fans with Thermaltake Riing's for the aesthetics.
Anyway, a few questions ...
1) Does the Swiftech truly require this maintenance? How do you know when? Is it difficult/worth it?
2) What orientation of the fans should you use when putting a radiator on the top of the case? Does it really matter if you push or pull?
3) With a radiator at the top of the case, should it be an intake or exhaust?
3a) I've read so far that it should be an intake (cool air over the radiator); however does that mean you're blowing hot air into the middle of the computer ... doesn't sound ideal?
4) Is it ok to change the direction of the fan on the Hybrid to exhaust over it vs. intake?
4a) I say this because of the Luxe. The back exhaust spot is the ideal location for this radiator/fan
5) Would it be ill advised to change the fans on both of these to the Thermaltake Riing RGB's?
Overall, can I get the optimal layout of how to setup the Luxe in regards to intake vs. exhaust? My naive view says this:
- Front/bottom/top = intake
- Back = exhaust
This just doesn't feel like enough exhaust, but not sure how else to do it, if indeed the CPU cooler has to be an intake.
Please help me figure this out, I'm just exhausted trying to just buy the right stuff so I can actually build!
Thank you so much
Building my first rig in over 6 years and new to the world of water cooling. Have several questions I could use some help with. I'm constantly buying and returning that I just want to build my computer already.
I have a Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, Swiftech 240x/Corsair 110 GTX (TBD) and an EVGA 980ti Hybrid.
- CPU Cooler. I had a Swiftech, returned it in favor of the H110i GTX 280mm for two reasons:
1) I read that the Swiftech will need it's reservoir replenished every couple years
2) The ability to swap fans and radiator (to allow for LED fans on the inside of the case)
Yet, now I'm debating going back to the Swiftech after finding out that you're supposed to intake vs. exhaust. I was swapping to the Corsair so that I could switch the fans and radiator (the swiftech doesn't allow for this due to the reservoir and cables). This was really only done to have the fans on the inside of the case and replace the fans with Thermaltake Riing's for the aesthetics.
Anyway, a few questions ...
1) Does the Swiftech truly require this maintenance? How do you know when? Is it difficult/worth it?
2) What orientation of the fans should you use when putting a radiator on the top of the case? Does it really matter if you push or pull?
3) With a radiator at the top of the case, should it be an intake or exhaust?
3a) I've read so far that it should be an intake (cool air over the radiator); however does that mean you're blowing hot air into the middle of the computer ... doesn't sound ideal?
4) Is it ok to change the direction of the fan on the Hybrid to exhaust over it vs. intake?
4a) I say this because of the Luxe. The back exhaust spot is the ideal location for this radiator/fan
5) Would it be ill advised to change the fans on both of these to the Thermaltake Riing RGB's?
Overall, can I get the optimal layout of how to setup the Luxe in regards to intake vs. exhaust? My naive view says this:
- Front/bottom/top = intake
- Back = exhaust
This just doesn't feel like enough exhaust, but not sure how else to do it, if indeed the CPU cooler has to be an intake.
Please help me figure this out, I'm just exhausted trying to just buy the right stuff so I can actually build!
Thank you so much
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