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INSTALLING THE RADIATOR AND FANS
Before positioning the fans on the radiator, decide if you want them
to serve as the hot air exhaust (
Method 1
- when fans are placed on
the exhaust) or to receive the coldest air possible (
Method 2
- when
they’re 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 is a viable option,
but you should always strive to achieve the unidirectional airflow
throughout the chassis.
METHOD 1
STEP 1
Take four (4) UNC 6-32 x 30mm screws for each fan and screw them in.
Use the enclosed Allen key to tighten the screws in the clockwise direction.
STEP 1
D-RGB FANS
UNC 6-32 x 30 SCREW
RADIATOR
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).
STEP 2