Case fan placement with AIO 240 liquid cooler

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I want to grab a AIO liquid cooler that's compatible with pretty much all current sockets so that I can keep it for a long time with whatever CPU I am using.

Currently, in my case I have 5 case fans with 2 on the top exhausting fans but spinning at a constant really low speed, 2 intakes in the front and 1 exhaust in the back spinning at the same speed of my CPU fan. If I was to get the AIO liquid cooler and put it on the top of the case as exhaust, could I put the back fan in intake configuration? Like this I will have 3 fans pushing air in and 2 fans pushing air up (out). I'm just trying to get as less negative pressure as possible.

Here is my case: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811853035&_ga=2.209204944.335211923.1500215864-2017236471.1488284955

The liquid cooler I want to buy: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835856078

and I currently am using Noctua NF-P12 PWM 120mm fans
 
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i hope you know that a 50-60$ air cooler will do the same or better job at lower noise than those "wannabe liquid" AiOs.
if you still want to waste your money on this crap, putting the radiator in front as intake, will significantly lower CPU temperature.
using NF-P12 fans instead of included with this radiator, would also improve performance and lower the noise
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i hope you know that a 50-60$ air cooler will do the same or better job at lower noise than those "wannabe liquid" AiOs.
if you still want to waste your money on this crap, putting the radiator in front as intake, will significantly lower CPU temperature.
using NF-P12 fans instead of included with this radiator, would also improve performance and lower the noise
 
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Didn't expect such a negative comment about AIO coolers. Thanks for the tips.
 
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it's not negative. just calling the things by their names.
performance and noise wise, most AiOs are inferior to much cheaper high end coolers. they are also much less reliable and have way shorter lifespan.
don't get me wrong, i love liquid cooling. It's just that AiOs are not good enough to justify their price IMHO.
 
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I get your point. I would have done a custom water cooling setup if I had the knowledge (which is do-able since there are a lot of tutorials), but I think it also costs more and it takes time to build. It's also my first liquid cooler. It's a step ahead into the game and if I am displeased with it or there are some issues, then I will go with a custom one that I will build.
 
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custom loops are expensive. and while it keeps components cooler, you don't get much higher clocks. modern silicon is reaching other limits before hitting thermal one.
you can try to go with the Swiftech H2x0 X2 or even with new EK fluid kits.
first one is a pre assembled loop in a form of AiO but with higher grade components. completely customizeable and expandble if and when you feeling brave enough.
EK is just a kit of everything you need to cool the CPU (or even GPU if you go for larger one)
both a bit more expensive at around 150$. But at least there is something to pay for :)
 
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Thank you for the tips again and I've checked if my case could fit the AIO in front and it can't. Do you think I can just keep it exhausting air upwards and having my front + back fan pushing air in the case or is it a bad idea? Because I still have my graphics card midway in the case.
 
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there is nothing wrong with placing the radiator on top. in case of AiO and air cooled GPU, the CPU temperature will be few degrees higher.
I wouldn't set the rear fan as intake. it will create unnecessary turbulence. not to mention dust.
2x120 fans in a front should be enough for intake.
 
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