I'm dealing with a bit of a tricky situation with my cooler setup. I have a fishbowl-style case, the MUSETEX K2, and I'm trying to install an Arctic Liquid Freezer Pro 360 AIO. I've already flipped the radiator in both directions on the top mount, but it looks like it won't clear the back ports on my Asus TUF B850 Plus WiFi motherboard. I'm worried that if I mount it at the bottom, it might not clear the GPU, and I really don't want the AIO pushing water against gravity, as that's not great for its longevity. I'm glad I tested this before getting all the parts, but am I stuck with this case or is there a way to make it work? If all else fails, I might have to buy a new case. I noticed the AIO is 398mm long, which might be part of the issue. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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The issue here is that the mounts in your case are centered instead of offset. A good case typically has the radiator mounts pushed off to the side to avoid conflicts with the motherboard. I personally recommend sticking with Fractal cases—they've got great design for these kinds of setups!
What CPU are you using? You might need to downgrade to a 240mm AIO and install it on the side as an intake, switch to an air cooler, or look for a different case altogether.
I'm using a 9 9980x3D, so that complicates things a bit.
Thanks for the recommendation!