Closed loopp gpu water cooler placment

Zellris

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Hi i recently created a new PC build and was planing on running a Fan based airflow GPU in my case but due to lack of availability i opted for an MSI Geforce 1080 Sea Hawk X witch has an closed loop 120mm Radiator.

Because i run a midi-tower im a bit torn between where to place the radiator and i am looking for suggestions to where to put it and what configuration to use.

My fan setup:

Im using a Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX case and have a Corsair hydro 110i using a push pull config in to the case i then have 2 120 mm Corsair air flow quiet fans blowing air out of the case in the top of the case and a identical 120 mm fan blowing air out of the exhaust fan slot in the back of the case.

My question is would you recommend me using one of the top/roof slots in the case so the exhaust port can remain obstruction free or should i use t exhaust fan and rely on the top fans to exhaust all hot air ? Also should i run a push, pull or push and pull config on the MSI 120 mm radiator ?

I hope i was able to explain properly and apologize in advance for poor grammar.
 
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I would intake from the exhaust fan and place the 120mm radiator there as well. This will give you positive pressure and you can rely on the top two exhausts to outtake. Be sure to put a dust filter on the exhaust though.

Illumynization

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I would intake from the exhaust fan and place the 120mm radiator there as well. This will give you positive pressure and you can rely on the top two exhausts to outtake. Be sure to put a dust filter on the exhaust though.
 
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