Hey guys,
I want to know is there any performance different when installing a closed loop cooler with its tubing on the right of the block or on the left of the block?
Meaning like 1 way is the tubing over the ram slot on the right of the cpu and the other way is it crosses the block and go to the left of the cpu block..

Im just confused here..
Is there actually any reason they are mounted that way..

Below are the pictures of the orientation i meant..


this is the first..




and this is the second..

Thanks in advance guys..

This post has been edited by iyz96: Oct 12 2014, 06:23 PM

As far as I know there is none. Im using a Corsair H100i myself and it is just the aesthetics difference here, unless you are talking about the push/pull config of the fans(Go google it). In this case the orientation of the radiator doesn't affect the cooling performance.

Okay thanks! But since u are using the h100i, may i know whats your orientation?
And do you use the pre applied thermal paste or u apply a new one?

This post has been edited by iyz96: Oct 19 2014, 02:09 PM

I just used the pre-applied thermal paste and mine is with the tube closer to the front panel of the case. But it all ties down to how you want it to look and the orientation fits the case setup.

This post has been edited by FlamingR: Oct 19 2014, 05:40 PM