Kraken x62 and RAM Clarence issue on an ASUS Formula X

[xxcrimsonspiritsxx]

So apparently this one slipped me, did tons of search for compatibility online and ran into nothing, after I bought everything turned out my asus formula X motherboard and the nzxt kraken x62 have RAM clearance issue with the first RAM slot ..... As sad it is but I guess I'm left with no option but to flip the cooling block 180 degrees which will leave a scar of a flipped NZXT logo haha, but my biggest worry is, will it affect performance and/or stability on long session in any shape, way or form? .... I noticed that doing so will leave the PSU at a higher risk of getting exposed to leakage if that happened with the AiO


And... Do you think there is a way to flip the mirror inside the block through a software to adjust that TXZN back to normal?


Thank you in advance

 

[Aeacus]

On which way the pump is oriented on CPU doesn't matter at all performance wise.

As far as upside down NZXT logo goes, AIO pump has 2 zone lightning and you can turn the logo LED off (select black color) for better aesthetical match,
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-jMOTYWCgU#t=7m37s

If you're afraid of AIO leakage, don't use AIO in the first place. Instead, use air cooler, e.g Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3. Though, if your AIO should leak near the pump, most of the liquid would be caught by the GPU, provided that you have conventional layout and GPU sits in between of CPU and PSU.