Where should i place radiator? (Define R5 case).

[Rez_]

I want to buy the H100i GTX, but i don't know where to put it. Either top or front, I want to keep the silence, but if there's no other choice, it's okay.
Please tell me your opinion on where you would recommend me to put it. Thanks.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hyVvP6
(Note: I might change some parts here and there).

 

[Gallarian]

Conventional wisdom suggests it should be at the top of your case so your not pushing warm air into your system from the bottom up. if its at the top and your pulling air into your case, the rear exhaust fan will expel it before it can really effect anything, or you can have the fans pull air from inside your case and push the air out of the top.

 

[aces19]

Should be at the top. Just logic, I won't explain it.

 

[Rez_]

Conventional wisdom suggests it should be at the top of your case so your not pushing warm air into your system from the bottom up. if its at the top and your pulling air into your case, the rear exhaust fan will expel it before it can really effect anything, or you can have the fans pull air from inside your case and push the air out of the top.

If i put it on the top, i would need to remove the ModuVents, right? And wouldn't that "break" the silence? Because i have the MSI GTX 970, and it is load as heck. :/

 

[gareththegiant]

wouldnt it have to go at the top as the h100i radiator is a 240mm radiator designed for top mount. as it says on corsair website http://www.corsair.com/en/hydro-series-h100i-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler

and the side mount for R5 is sized for a 140mm fan

 

[Rez_]

wouldnt it have to go at the top as the h100i radiator is a 240mm radiator designed for top mount. as it says on corsair website http://www.corsair.com/en/hydro-series-h100i-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler

and the side mount for R5 is sized for a 140mm fan

Okay thanks!
2 things.

1. How long do you think the H100i GTX will last aprox.? When do i need to change to the same/new?
2. How is Corsair's warranty on their water coolers? I couldn't find it myself..? :/

 

[gareththegiant]

Hey see link for corsair warranty and returns and such http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/support/warranty

in particular it says

"Cooling Products
Hydro Series™ products have a 5 year warranty
Air Series™ products have a 2 year warranty
All fan products have a 2 year warranty"

I usually only use a closed circuit water cooling for about 2 years however anytime within the warranty should be fine.. A friend of mine had a water cooling unit from another supplier that burst within the warranty time and destroyed his entire system and the manufacturer of the cooler replaced his whole rig with new better parts.