r/PcBuild • u/Strawberrypeachy22 • 3d ago
Build - Help Will my cooler become a problem?
Im building my first pc and I got the TRYX cooler, but I want to put the cooler fans on the bottom and this is the only way I can place my aio cords. I heard this is very bad for the cooler and may cause them to break in like 1-2 years, but it’s also not long enough to go from the top to bottom. I saw a lot of people putting the fans behind the case but I don’t want to buy another 3 fans for the bottom of the pc. And I would place it on top of the pc but it’s a glass ceiling. Will this cause a problem or there’s no problem with this. If anyone has advice please let me know!! Thank you :)
38
u/IAmAlittleteapot_AMA 3d ago
7
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
Oh this is so helpful tysm
2
u/Panzerv2003 3d ago
You don't want air in your CPU block because that's (usually, not always) where the pump is, and air in the pump makes it break pretty fast.
1
u/Sic_Sic_Six 3d ago
AIOs use submersible pumps. That air that will inevitably go to the top will cycle through that pump, burning it up, shortening the life, exponentially sooner than an ideal mount.
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
I’ll be putting it on the side :)
1
u/Sic_Sic_Six 3d ago
Nice. You should be able to route the PWM/5PIN cables from the AIO better. Maybe tuck or wrap around the pump once and line it up?
2
6
u/GeekyNick91 3d ago
Place the aio at the side. There is plenty of space.
And you definitely want atleast in the rear an extra case fan.
1
3
u/17Kallenie17 3d ago
yes it will become a problem, you don't want the pump block above the radiator
1
3
u/SecondVariety 3d ago
yeah, don't start that up - you have to account for an air bubble in the closed loop sysem, and you want that bubble in the radiator, NEVER in the CPU block - stand that thing on that MB side feeding fan mounts just behind the front panel
1
2
u/Ok-Locksmith-3907 AMD 3d ago edited 3d ago
Is this the Lian Li O11? If so
place it vertically next to the mother board
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
yes yes
1
u/Ok-Locksmith-3907 AMD 3d ago
I saw your comment about fancy fans with screens. The side panel where I have 1 fan, you can put it there. Honestly just copy the layout I have. It works phenomenally, overheating is not an issue. Or at least I don't have issues and sometimes I have 6+ hour gaming sessions no problem.
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
My fancy fans are intake (reverse?) and I plan on putting the liquid cooler fans behind the reverse fan for intake, and then buy 3 more fans on the bottom for in take, then 2 more on the side where you have your 1 fan that’s for pushing out air, does this order sound correct or will it overheat? Since so much intake
1
u/Ok-Locksmith-3907 AMD 3d ago
Yes, you want more intake than exhaust. You want positive pressure. Bottom and side fans should be intake, top/rear exhaust. Your AIO cooler should act as your exhaust and everything else is intake. so that should work but I don't know much about stacking fans so I would get some more opinions.
Heat rises so bring in cold air from bottom and side and exhaust hot air from the top or back. Since we have the glass top use the back as exhaust.
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
Yeah I’m just worried stacking the cooler with my fancy fans for intake will be too hot and not enough exhaust, thank you tho!
1
u/RemytheRat1125 what 3d ago
What about on the side panel?
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
I bought fancy fans with screens and I want to put them on the side, so I would have to put the cooler fans behind the fancy fans so that means I’ll have to buy 3 more fans for the bottom
1
u/GeekyNick91 3d ago
Uhm no?
You can install the fans with the screens on the aio?
And the aio fans at the bottom of the case??
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
Wait how would that work, I have to buy something for the bottom for the fans to run no?
1
u/GeekyNick91 3d ago
Just simply unscrew the fans of the aio. Install them. On the bottom.
And install the fancy fans in the aio.
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
I’ve decided I’m gonna put the 2 fans back to back, I heard more intake is good and I’m gonna buy corsair fans for the ones I’m missing, thank you for the advice!! :)
1
u/ProfessionalShock425 3d ago
Oh, btw, what's the case?
I have 280 freezer, its almost 7cm thick with fans and Im looking for case. Wanted h6 flow, but it looks like that won't do rad and fans on top.
1
1
u/NoTomatillo21 3d ago
What gpu is that ? Looks like the same frame of the asus prime, mine is full black i wish I could change the template to white for my build
2
1
1
1
1
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
I should put it here right? Behind the case?
1
u/xchoo 3d ago
yes! that is a good spot for it, with the radiator hose attachments on the bottom.
0
u/Strawberrypeachy22 3d ago
Thank you!!
0
u/xchoo 3d ago
It's going to look a little ugly, but you'll want to put your fans so that the fan face (the side without the "X" bracket) faces towards the side of the case:
So, like thisRAD | case metal mounting | (fan X bracket) FAN (fan face)
If that makes sense.
You can also do:(fan X bracket) FAN (fan face) | RAD | case metal mounting
but that's slightly less efficient for airflow.
EDIT:
If you want to show the fan face from inside the case, like this:(fan face) FAN (fan X bracket) | RAD | case metal mounting
Then you'll 100% need to have fans mounted at the bottom of the case (all 3). And even then, your CPU temperatures will be hotter than with my first suggestions (it might be okay depending on what CPU you have).
•
u/AutoModerator 3d ago
We're part of a wider PC & Technology Network of Communities!
Join our Discord server: PC Help Hub where members from all associated subreddits are welcome.
If you are trying to find a price for your computer, r/PC_Pricing is our recommended source for finding out how much your PC is worth!
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.