Question Coolermaster ML120R & NZXT H500i

[magz916]

Hello,

I'm swapping from an Apevia X-Infinity mid tower to an NZXT H500i. Currently my Cooler ML120R is rear mounted, and am contemplating mounting it up front in the NZXT. Is there any benefit in doing so over rear mounting it? Also, which directions should i place the fans?

 

[Barty1884]

Not particularly, no.

As a rear exhaust, you're pulling warmer than ambient air through the Rad. Not a bad thing, but might be 1-2'C higher than the alternative.

If mounted at the front, you'd want to be pulling fresh air in from the outside, through the Rad (either pushing or pulling through). I don't believe the H500i has particularly good intake up front though, so I doubt you'd see much difference.

 

[magz916]

Oh ok, currently i have the fan mounted in the rear, exhausting air out. Thanks for your reply