H100i fitting issues, NZXT Lexa S case [Pictures Included]

buhquick

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Jul 29, 2013
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It's pretty much as the titles describes. I want to make a few upgrades to my computer, one of them being the H100i. However, I'm not sure with my given mobo / case that I can actually fit an H100i.

I'll provide some pictures below to give a better idea of the situation [please forgive my terrible dust problem I need to get around to taking care of]
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If any additional information / images are needed, i'd be happy to oblige. Many thanks! :)
 
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yes, your case can support mounting either the rad or fans on the top. However, I would not put the rad on top, because they can be easily damaged if something is dropped on them. For fans, you can get grills that will keep the fan safe. http://compare.ebay.ca/like/310563634769?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y&item_id=310563634769

Also, since the h100i is a self contained unit, you will not have enough piping from the rad to the cpu if you chose to place the rad outside.

edit: no real cooling performance difference if you have the fan and rad on different side of the case

buhquick

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Jul 29, 2013
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I'd say I could probably fit the radiator up here
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are there any disadvantages in efficiency / effectiveness in doing so?
 

oczdude8

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yes, your case can support mounting either the rad or fans on the top. However, I would not put the rad on top, because they can be easily damaged if something is dropped on them. For fans, you can get grills that will keep the fan safe. http://compare.ebay.ca/like/310563634769?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y&item_id=310563634769

Also, since the h100i is a self contained unit, you will not have enough piping from the rad to the cpu if you chose to place the rad outside.

edit: no real cooling performance difference if you have the fan and rad on different side of the case
 
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