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[fallow ice]

don't mind me asking,but why is the AIO front mounted? does it not fit on the top?

[shrewd edge]

Might be wrong but that bar thing looks to be in the way? The tubing is going over it

[fallow ice]

the bar thing in the right is removable

[shrewd edge]

Is it? Then yeah, unless it doesnt fit I couldnt possibly think of a reason not to have it top mounted.

[fallow ice]

only thing I can think off is that he doesn't want to move the case around constantly
(which is understandable, thing is HEAVY with pretty much everything metal)

it has a reason why it has metal handle bars on the top :v

[bleak grove]

@fallow ice @shrewd edge Have my 420mm front mounted because I would rather have cooler air from the room, being push/pulled w 6 140mm fans from/through the front, and hot air exhausted out the back/top 4 exhausts. more conducive for airflow/thermal movements. i.e heat rises. also supports better airflow with the setup of the case.

However to answer the original question, It could fit in the top, But it would be very limited on the room for a push/pull config. I pretty sure it would only have enough room for push or pull. In the future if I do a hard/soft tube loop, and install a 2nd 420mm I will install it in the top. 💪🏽

[fallow ice]

I see,that's understandable

though not sure if you also know, you can actually remove the side panel of that case (the one with the bold "R e p u b l i c o f g a m e r s " ) to mount fans there if you wanted

you can have front and side intake, rear and top as exhaust

[bleak grove]

Although I could presents a couple problems.

one those fans wouldn't have filters like the top or front

2ndly behind that panel is where I have two corsair command cores attached for cable management. so putting fans there would make wiring much..much...much harder

[fallow ice]

I see,that's rough...

out of curiosity,can I see the entire back of the case?

[bleak grove]

@fallow ice Tomorrow I'll see if I can get another picture. Would have to get my tools out because, sadly that's the only picture I have of the back/cable mangement. Rn it has a cover that screwed into the case on the back that covers the cables so 'it looks more aesthetic'

So even these cords in the picture are currently covered up.

[fallow ice]

yep, the case really likes everything to have sliding doors and whatnot

[bleak grove]

Just trying to send to someone