3930K and a H100i setup.

Idleman · 31 Jul 2014 at 13:58

So what is the best setup for my 3930K and H100i, push or pull?

This will be installed in an Antec P280, along with a 7990. Just want to get the best cooling config set up to accommodate the cooler and the Gpu.
At present my system is set up outside the case Using an Asus P9X79 Pro(until my RIVE comes back from RMA).
Also, what should the stock idle temps be?

Resa69 · 1 Aug 2014 at 17:07

There won't be much of a difference, it's more trial and error to be honest.

And idle temperatures should be a few degrees over the ambient

snips86x · 1 Aug 2014 at 17:09

I would place the H100i in the roof as an exhaust. Use the stock fans as pull and get some Noctuas as push - you'll be set then!

Idleman · 2 Aug 2014 at 10:43

snips86x said:
I would place the H100i in the roof as an exhaust. Use the stock fans as pull and get some Noctuas as push - you'll be set then!

The only way to do push/pull in the P280 is with one set of fans on the outside of the case. And that is not going to happen.

So, if I have to swap fans around on the H100i, I have to take the mobo out every time, which is a pain.