How and where should I mount the radiator of my NL-LC1 AIO cooler in my PC case?
The best spot for installing your radiator in your PC, depends on your cooling needs. In general, if you wish to prioritise your GPU temperature, install the radiator at the top of your case with fans set as exhaust. If CPU temperatures are of greater concern to you, install the radiator at the front of your case instead with fans set as intake.
When installing the fans, they can either be placed on the radiator so that they push air through the radiator, or pull air from the radiator. While we’ve found in our tests that often times it doesn’t matter that much performance-wise, we strongly recommend a push setup for the best acoustics.
Don't install the radiator at the bottom of the case, as the pump must never be the highest point of your liquid cooler.
For further information and measurement data, please take a look at our detailed guides on radiator mounting positions and fan configurations.
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