H100i Cooler in a 280X Case

[LarrySinNJ]

While not my first build, I went pretty much all in with Corsair this time. Question is, what is my build order? With this case and cooler, I was thinking of the following:

 

1. "Load up" the motherboard, i.e. mount the processor, memory, video card and SSD.
   
2. Install radiator at top of case.
   
3. Install motherboard in case.
   
4. Make remaining motherboard connections.
   
5. Install cooler on processor
   

 

Comments/suggestions welcome.

[DevBiker]

I'd suggest putting the radiator in the front. While you would likely top-mount it, it's a tight squeeze. And I'd install the radiator after the motherboard.