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INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS
Before positioning the fans on the radiator, decide if you want them to:
A)
Serve as the hot air exhaust - Method 1
(when fans
are placed on the exhaust) or
B)
Receive the coldest air possible - Method 2
(when
fans are placed on the air inlet).
The first method results in an overall decrease in
temperature throughout the entire computer chassis but
also leads to slightly higher liquid temperatures. A reversed
airflow (the second method) is also a viable option.
Whichever method you choose, always strive to achieve
the unidirectional airflow throughout the chassis by placing
all fans accordingly.
METHOD 1
STEP 1
Install the fans on the radiator. Take four UNC 6-32x30mm screws
for each fan and screw them in. Use the enclosed Allen key to tighten
the screws in the clockwise direction.
STEP 2
Prepare your suitably-sized PC chassis for the installation of the
radiator unit. The position of the unit in the chassis depends on its size,
fan mounting holes, and hardware that is installed. You must make
sure the unit fits into the case. Usually, cases already have standard
pre-drilled fan-mounting holes, and you should look for those with a
spacing of 105mm (for standard 120mm computer cooling fans) or
125mm (for 140mm cooling fans).
Fan
UNC 6-32 x 30 Screw
Radiator
STEP 1
STEP 2