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  1. Hi all, I'll cut to the chase, I'm looking at installing a triple rad in the ceiling (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/radiators-fans-accessories/radiators/ek-coolstram-xt/ek-coolstream-rad-xt-360.html), apparently there is 50mm of clearance so that should just cut it. The radiator will go on the CPU side of the ceiling and the fans on the top (Bezel side), I was looking at using the Noctua fans (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-noctua-nf-f12-pwm-focused-flow-pwm-cooling-fan-quiet) and I was wondering if there is adequate clearance for these fans between the top of the case and the bezel. And question 2, I am currently, as I expect many of you too are doing, looking at installing two 240mm rads in the bottom of the case. From what I can gather, the whole thing is 200mm across with supports 20mm in from each side. Which means you only really have 160mm of space unless you intend on putting those tiny 12mm fans on the outside of the support. This size constraint means I have opted for slightly narrower rads (47mm)(http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/radiators-fans-accessories/radiators/ek-coolstram-xt/ek-coolstream-rad-xt-240.html) but still expect good performance from them. So a little maths later: 2 x 47 = 94 2 x 33 = 66 (The same fans I quoted for the top of the case) (PS Scan actually quote the depth wrong, they quote 25 when the manufacturer quotes 33) As you will see this incredibly conveniently comes to the grand total of 160. However I can't decide how best to arrange the combination, so I'll list a few and let you guys, with your far greater knowledge of all this jazz decide which is the best. Fan1 Rad 1 Fan 2 Rad 2 With the air blowing from left to right Rad 1 Fan 1 Fan 2 Rad 2 With the air blowing left to right again Rad 1 Fan 1 Fan 2 Rad 2 With the fans exhausting so that no air goes through two radiators. Rad 1 Fan 1 Fan 2 Rad 2 With the fans intaking air (PS This seems stupid as they will be blowing into each other, however I would set the 120mm on the front of the case to exhaust.) My intuition tells me that option 3 is the winner, however the only problem there is the negative pressure this creates, as there will only be 1 intake and 4 exhausts. Your input is highly appreciated and valued, and sorry about the long post! ~Tom
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