Question 360 Top Mount Case

[kennethrjones.cs]

What are good cases for CORSAIR Nautilus 360 RS Liquid CPU Cooler – 360mm AIO to mount at the top?

I have the CORSAIR 4000D which I like but the instructions say it won't take a 360mm at the top.

 

[Eximo]

Quite a few versions of the 4000D, is it the classic one?

If so, a 280mm will fit in the top. The only place for a 360mm is in the front.

The newer 4000D Frame has top mount 360mm support.

Phanteks XT Pro is another good one with a similar look.

Lian Li Lancool 207

The list goes on, from cheaper to extremely high end. Just depends on what you are after.

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

I don't know what version case I have. This is the one I bought:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7BGV3D

The 5th picture down it says 280mm low RAM. Unless there is an attachment I can get from Cosair to modify this case. It looks like it might take one bigger than 280mm, but I hate to order it and find out it doesn't fit.

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

Otherwise, is there a huge issue installing the radiator in the front? I see a lot of reviews online saying not to install it in the front because the system will overheat because it pulls the hot air from the radiator inside the case instead of blowing it out like it does at the top.

I have no idea what to believe anymore.

 

[Eximo]

No that is a common misconception. Air can absorb quite a bit of heat. As long as the air is cooler than the components inside the chassis it will absorb more heat. It has a very minor effect. The key is to have the air moving through and exiting the case.

Actually ideal for CPU temps.

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

Well, I should be okay then. Because I'll have the radiator in the front and I plan on putting two 140mm fans on the top. Because this case will take that. Those two big fans should pull quite a bit of air out of the case through the top.