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Hi everyone,

I just bought a Corsair H60 (2013 edition), closed loop 120mm liquid cooler for my FX-6300. At the moment, I only plan on using the 1 fan that came with it. My case is the Zalman Z11 Plus so it has pretty good airflow. I have 2 fans exhausting through the top. Therefore, I plan on installing the H60 at the back of my case, next to the rear I/O.

My question is, if I install the H60 at the back, with the Corsair static pressure fan, where should I position it for best performance???:

A) mounted like CASE->>-FAN->>-RAD (Pulling in fresh air from the back / outside and blowing onto radiator.)

or B) CASE-<<-FAN-<<-RAD (Pulling air through the radiator and then pushing out the back.)

ARROWS INDICATE AIRFLOW DIRECTION AND HYPHEN INDICATES CONNECTED TO.

thanks so much.
 
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Option A would bring about the best CPU temps, but would raise your case temps, and disrupt airflow.

Option B would be probably like 1C higher than A, but wouldn't raise case temps or disrupt airflow.

I would go with Option B, but with the fan pushing air through the rad (Case <- Rad <- Fan).
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Option A would bring about the best CPU temps, but would raise your case temps, and disrupt airflow.

Option B would be probably like 1C higher than A, but wouldn't raise case temps or disrupt airflow.

I would go with Option B, but with the fan pushing air through the rad (Case <- Rad <- Fan).
 
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Thanks,but I cannot do what you say, only my option B because the provided corsair screws aren't long enough for going through case, radiator and fan all the way. :( .... on that topic do you know a solution for this?

thanks
 
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Well, the screws certainly can't go through the rad. It would puncture it and possibly render it useless. I had a brain fart, because I'm so used to always doing push/pull on rads. You'll be fine if you do your original Option B.
 
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ok thanks. But just out of curiosity are you sure that screwing through would really destroy the rad ???? --- since the holes are located between the water pipes in the rad ( and on the fins), it should be ok if you do go through right?

-thanks
 
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Oh no, of course it will hit and damage the fins. It just wont damage the water tubes inside the rad, which can cause a leak. I believe all corsair AIO liquid coolers are designed in such a way ---- so the worst case scenario is at most damaged fins behind the screw hole and not a leak. I dont think there are any rads which have screw holes all the way through without hitting anything XD.
 
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