Radiator position: Front or Back

[Changwang]

Is it better to mount the radiator in the front or the back? what are the advantages and disadvantages?

(Mounting on top is not an option)

 

[RedTalon19]

if you mount it in the front, then you are pulling cool air from outside the case to the radiator which is good. the bad news is that you are now pouring "warmer" air into the rest of the case.

if you mount it in the back, the radiator will be cooled with the "warmer" air from inside the case, but you will help with overall case cooling by pushing all that air out of the case.

i have mine mounted rear just becuase its the best stop in my case.

 

[Changwang]

Thanks for responding so soon

I won't be having an intake fan. only a push n pull config on radiator and a 120mm exhaust power supply fan sucking case heat

What do you suggest?

Also its the best stop your in case because..........?

Gonna cool some hot stuff like XT800XT and FX-53

Anyone else with their experiences or opionions?

 

[eastvillager]

if you're going to put a waterblock on your vidcard too, put the radiator in front, if not, put the radiator in the back.

I think most people just end up putting it where it fits best, since it works out either way, usually.