2 questions.

[dmxdex2020]

Which way is it best to mount the artic cooler 7 pro? with it facing down up left or right?

Is the thermal paste pre applied on the artic cooler 7 pro good? or should i use my own artic silver 5 thermal compound?

 

[Ben M]

it depends on airflow in your case, where is the nearest exhaust fan?
ideally you want air to be pushed by the cooler fan> through the cooler> pulled by an exhaust fan out of the case.


I'd go with the pre-applied myself, it's easier, and there won't be masses of difference.

 

[dmxdex2020]

My case is **** the fan wont be direct to an exhaust that i know of the side panel will be off apart from that the side were the pci ports are is the most open part of my rubbish case.

 

[Ben M]

careful with the sweary there, I'd edit it out if I were you, unless you'd like a holiday

Without a pic of your case I can't really tell you, but it's easy to work out which will be the most efficient flow.

If you post a pic I can have a look and tell you what I think would be best.

 

[MooMoo444]

The system I got from OcUK with an AC7 in had the fan facing the drivebays blowing air through it towards the exhaust.

Maybe they know best

BTW the MX-2 on the AC7 pro is supposed to be even better than AC5, so you could leave it.