Alphacool Cool Answer Compact 12v Watercooling - which way up? - help!

[slymoon]

I have ordered "Alphacool Cool Answer Compact 12v" ( LN18371) along with an "Antec P180 V2 case" (LN14147) and noticed that the rear 120mm radiator only fits in the case (on the rear 120mm fan space) when the two water tubes are at the top. Is this radiator designed to work eather way up or is it not going to function right if the tubes are not at the bottom?

The instructions & product website doesn't say plus the photos on their web site doesn't clear it up 100% either:
http://www.alphacool.de/product_info...ol-Answer.html

Please someone with watercooling knowledge help - anyone use even a similar radiator? Is it OK to use it with the tubes at the top?

[bug850-4300]

I would have thought the best way is at the top. but don't take my word for it.

[slymoon]

the only reason I'm hesitant is I thought that maybe in the metal radiator at the very top - the air (you can see a little in the tubes) might gather at the top and the water won't reach the tubes due to the air pocket (this could not happen if mounted with the tubes at the bottom, but I can't do that).

Maybe I'm being ovr cautious and its fine - but does anyone know?

[slymoon]

OK it seem fine now - I mounted it with the tubes at the top of the radiator unit and once in the case and pumping, everything seems fine and CPU temps are good.

[merple]

Hey, Just out of interest can you tell me what cpu you have and the temps?
I have the same case and it isn't quite as quiet as I'd like.