[SOLVED] Case and Radiator сompatibility ?

[Unat2025]

Hello world)

Will this radiator fit into this case on front ?

MSI MPG Gungnir 100 gaming case and Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 A-RGB

 

[Phaaze88]

MSI MPG Gungnir 100 gaming case and Arctic Liquid Freezer II 420 A-RGB

No. Radiator too thick.
https://us.msi.com/PC-Case/MPG-GUNGNIR-100/Overview
Almost halfway down the page, Watercooling Support:
"The front panel is compatible with up to 420mm radiators."
420mm is limited to 30mm thickness radiator or 55mm AIO cooler

LFII has 38mm thick rads, for a total of 63mm.

Even then, the front of that chassis is a terrible spot for an AIO radiator. The fans are going to get choked... and the top panel is the same...
This chassis is terrible for AIOs. Air coolers would have an edge in there.

 

[geofelt]

What are all of your specs?
What are you trying to accomplish?

 

[Unat2025]

What are all of your specs?
What are you trying to accomplish?

i9-12900k + atx mlb + AIO water cooler.
it looks like i need to find another case(

 

[Unat2025]

i looks like i can use this one https://www.msi.com/Liquid-Cooling/MAG-CORELIQUID-C280/Specification

but can it cool this 12900k cpu? no overclock

 

[Phaaze88]

i looks like i can use this one https://www.msi.com/Liquid-Cooling/MAG-CORELIQUID-C280/Specification

but can it cool this 12900k cpu? no overclock

Unfortunately, Msi's Coreliquid R, RH, C, and P models are not good buys, as the pump location(offset in the radiator) further limits your mounting options. There also appears to be a QC issue with the design; they seem to fail often.
The Coreliquid K and S are legit, using the same ol Asetek block, but are pricey.