SilverEars
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Wait, I thought it was to radiate heat from the water that's being circulated? In your case, I see why it's built that way (without system fans mounted), you do not use a dedicated GPU, so you just need to cool the processor only. I would still add some systems fans incase your internals starts to heat up. If you have a GPU inside, system fans are a requirement.These days the liquid coolers are kind of a prerequisite. They're so cheap that it doesn't make sense not to get it.
I have it setup to suck in air from the front. Had to remove the fans and relocate them because it wouldn't fit without the support bracket being in the middle.
I guess I could have mounted it on top but it would have a better airflow from the front.
Thats pretty much how I apply the thermal paste but not that much lol. Thats quite alot and wasteful, just need a thin layer.
I don't think it really matter font or top for better airflow, but heat radiate upward. Reason why AIO is usually mounted up top is because of system fans occupy the front panel, but also it's best to level the water of the hose when mounted up top (to move the air out of near the CPU, because it will insulate).
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