Best way to install Corsair H100i CPU cooler for my case?

[aidzocfc1]

So I have a corsair 450D case and just bought a corsair h100i CPU cooler for the case and I'm wondering what is the best way to place the fans for the h100i radiator, my case currently has this setup:

Front 2 Fans are intake.
Rear Fan is exhaust.

So I need to know what way I should place the fans for the h100i on the top of the case should I have the top h100i fans as intake or exhaust and should the fans be mounted to case then the radiator below or radiator mounted to case then fans below?

 

[i7Baby]

On top - exhausting or on the front intaking (if the hoses are long enough).

 

[aidzocfc1]

On top - exhausting or on the front intaking (if the hoses are long enough).

So fans mounted to case exhausting and radiator under them?

 

[slyu9213]

I agree with i7Baby. I was going to say with a bigger case you can't mount it in the front due to the hose length but it seems it is possible with the 450D. I have mine mounted in the front of my case as I don't have room at the top. The radiator would be cooler with it as intakes in the front.

 

[i7Baby]

Yes. I gather there's not enough room to put the fans underneath. And you can't fir the radiator on top?

 

[aidzocfc1]

Yes. I gather there's not enough room to put the fans underneath. And you can't fir the radiator on top?

It can fit both ways just wondering what way would be best?

 

[slyu9213]

Well a 450D should be able to fit a 240mm radiator at the top with the fans underneath. I can't but that's cause I have a microatx case.

 

[i7Baby]

Yes - it neater if everything can fit in your case. And its better if the fans are underneath pushing air through the radiator.

 

[aidzocfc1]

Yes - it neater if everything can fit in your case. And its better if the fans are underneath pushing air through the radiator.

So radiator mounted to top of case then fans below it in exhaust?

 

[i7Baby]

Yes.