Does it matter which way round a CPU block is mounted?

mike gunnz · 12 Oct 2008 at 16:56

Heres how I've mounted my DTek block. The inlet and outlet are connected to the right sockets on the block, I've just chosen to mount the block upside down to aid cable routing. Does this have an adverse effect on temps?

mike gunnz · 12 Oct 2008 at 21:34

dr. sarf said:
No, but if it has a logo, mount it so it can be read correctly when looking through your side window.

Couldnt care less about the logo mate, just wanted to know whether temps would be affected.

mike gunnz · 13 Oct 2008 at 10:46

So W3bbo is saying yes it does make a difference and fornowagain says it doesnt, and both are experienced in water cooling lol. Who to believe? :confused:

My loops fully bled so that isnt the issue, I just wanna know definitively if orientation will affect the temps on a dual core. Sorry to sound like a stuck record.

mike gunnz · 13 Oct 2008 at 11:48

Technically this is a graphics card question but since my gpu is water-cooled I'm posting it here in the hope of some more sensible advice.

After a few mins gaming this often happens. Card is running at stock but it also happens while overclocked. Tried reinstalling old and new drivers but still happens. It passes any benchmark test without a hitch including Furmark stability test but it always happens while gaming after just a few minutes.