[SOLVED] Where should I mount my Radiator and Fans for the AIO.

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Hello, I am making my first PC build and I need a little help with air flow and cooling in the case.
The case I am using is the NZXT H500i (I could not find it on PC part picker).
This is my build: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/v4NzzY

Should I mount the fans for the CPU cooler as a front intake or a top exhaust?
Any help would be much appreciated. Also please tell me if there is anything I should worry about with this case/cooler cooling solution.
Thanks.
 
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Front intake will net you lower processor temps, but higher overall system temps.
Exhaust will do the opposite.

Personally, I generally recommend using radiators as exhaust unless you have exceptionally high processor temps that require that slightly better cooling.
Front intake will net you lower processor temps, but higher overall system temps.
Exhaust will do the opposite.

Personally, I generally recommend using radiators as exhaust unless you have exceptionally high processor temps that require that slightly better cooling.
 
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