I'm setting up my Fractal North case because I really love its design, especially the momentum version, although I want to stick with the regular size. I'm planning to upgrade my CPU to a 9850x3d and will keep my 4070 super for now. For cooling, I'm leaning towards the Arctic LF III Pro as my AiO. I'm torn between two configurations: the first one being a 240mm radiator mounted at the top with front fans as intake, and the second option is a 360mm radiator mounted at the front with top fans exhausting air. Has anyone had experience with either setup in the North case? Which would provide the best cooling for both the CPU and GPU?
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Just a heads up, you might want to reconsider the Arctic LF III Pro. I've seen some mixed feedback on its performance, especially compared to other coolers out there.
If you go with the 240mm rad on top, you'll probably see higher temperatures on the CPU since it pulls warm air from inside, while the GPU benefits from cooler outside air. The reverse is true for the 360mm front setup; it allows cooler air to flow directly to the CPU but raises the GPU's temps slightly due to it using warmer air from inside the case.
Got it! So, which would you say is "better" overall? Would one setup significantly raise CPU temps more than the other raises GPU temps?
Really? I thought it was highly rated. What’s been the issue?