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Corsair H80 case placement

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I just received the H80 today. And I also just received the NZXT Switch 810 case.

I'm building the system this weekend!!!!

Where are you guys putting the radiator? Should it go on the top, blowing out? Looking for the cleanest install possible.

By the way the case is badass, very nice design, built well. I got the Gunmetal grey and it sweet looking.

Another question. The box says it already has the thermal compound applied or something? I thought I could use the Noctua NT-H1 that I ordered?
 
The pre-applied thermal compound isn't that bad of these coolers, you should give it a try, it's not like Intel's stock paste :p

People usually install the rad at the rear (exhaust) and it would honestly look good over there only, unless you got an H100 that has a 240 rad. The thing is just that if you install it on the top, it would look fatter compared to the fan at the side of it (if you install one). And cooling-wise the direction of the fan blowing would be opposing graving, so installation at the rear is looking good in all cases.

Btw, fantastic case! A pic would be good!
 
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Thanks! I appreciate the help.

I will post some pics here when I start working on this.
 
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