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Can you use other fans for AIO?
Yes, you can use any fans, as long as they are the same size, 120mm, because the AIO used the 120mm fans.
Is it better to push or pull air through a radiator?
A Push configuration is more efficient in cooling when its blowing cool(er) air from outside the plenum through a radiator. A Push also makes your build louder. In Pull configuration the fan or fans are drawing an air stream out of the radiator.
Is a radiator better than fans?
Lower FPI means you can generally run slower/cheaper fans and still maintain good performance where fans that run 20+ FPI perform better with higher CFM/static pressure fans. All radiators perform best in push/pull and even high FPI rads can run well with slower speed fans in push/pull.
Is there a difference between Case fans and radiator fans?
Radiator fans are the fans attached to your air or water CPU cooler. While CPU coolers generally come with radiator fans built in, sometimes they break or underperform, and need replacing. Unlike case fans, radiator fans need a harder airflow, or “static pressure,” to function in the denser CPU radiator area of a PC.
Do fans matter in AIO?
You should be fine, the AIO is cooling the cpu and the air in the case will not get really warm, if you set the top and back as exhaust you should have no major issues, the thing is airflow.
Do Watercoolers need fans?
A water-cooling system, on the other hand, employs a series of coolant-filled tubes, a radiator, water blocks (the equivalent of heat sinks), and a couple of other components to keep your PC feeling refreshed. You’ll even need a few fans to push around all the water!
Do I need fans on both sides of radiator?
A push/pull setup is sometimes the best way to go. Using fans on both sides of the radiator is fine but if your radiator is cooling as well as it possibly can with fans on only one side, doubling your fan count is only going to cost more money and make the whole setup louder.
Should you buy an AIO cooler?
Don’t be afraid of purchasing one due to the fear of leakage. The cooling performance they offer can be superior to air, usually the 240MM, 280MM & 360MM radiators. AIO coolers look cooler too, and they fit better in cases. Large Air coolers suffer from clearance issues, whereas AIO coolers usually never.
What is the best AIO cooler for a windowed case?
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L. The best cheap AIO cooler is the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L. If you’re looking for a cost-effective AIO cooler that still looks brilliant in your windowed case, then this 240mm liquid cooler from Cooler Master is a great option. There’s customisable RGB lighting on both the fans and the pump cover.
How bad is a radiator leak on an AIO?
If the radiator leaks, you’ll be losing coolant. While not an immediate issue on a big loop with a big reservoir, AIOs don’t have a reservoir, and thus a radiator leak is an issue. If the fittings leak, you have a geyser. Water cools great…but only when it’s contained. Water and a powered up motherboard do not mix well.
What is an AIO and how does it work?
The AIO combines the water block, radiator, tubes, fans, fittings, and pump into 1 sleek package. The reservoir funnels cold water into the pump (generally directly below the reservoir). The reservoir helps during loop filling/draining, and thus while isn’t totally necessary, is extremely helpful.
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