So some time ago I moved my AIO from the top of the case to the front. Unsurprisingly, it resulted in very stable CPU temps, no matter the GPU load.
I also switched the fans from 2xArctic P120 (on the rad), 2xNZXT 140mm (front, included with the case) + 2xNZXT 120mm (back and the "toilet fan", also included with the case) to 3x120mm Corsair LL (the rad and back of the case), Arctic P120 (as the toilet fan), and 2x140mm Corsair LL (top of the case).
Two days ago I decided to move the AIO back to the top. Reasons?
- I wanted a bit better airflow inside of the case (the front fans were pushing air through the rad, which blocked most of the air)
- the ~2mm clearance between the GPU and the rad was making it really difficult to do anything inside of the case which involved taking out the GPU
- those 140mm fans were simply looking much better at front than the 120mm ones
- the itch to tinker with the PC again
Results are, again, not surprising at all. CPU temps went a bit up, GPU temps went slightly down (table attached).
I prefer the way it looks right now (the "rainbow RGB" photo) with those 140mm at front, but I would really preferred to stay below 80°C on the CPU (call me old-fashioned).
Do you guys think it's a good idea to keep it that way? Or should I, given those temps, switch the AIO back to the front?
Thanks in advance for your input!