Hello,
I'm puzzled. I have a Corsair 5000D Airflow and in the process of going from Corsair CPU AIO to custom loop (because RTX 4090). I've seen builds with top-mounted radiator and fans inside the case and I was planning a 280mm there, together with a 360mm in front. But I discovered that there's no way I can plug in the CPU power connectors, there's not enough clearance.
The radiator is 30mm thick (EK-Quantum Surface S280), and the fans are 25mm (Noctua NF-A14 PWM). The MB is Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX, if it matters. The PSU is Corsair HX1500i with original cables, so the wires are not oversized.
I realize that there are options - e.g. to move radiator above the top support and leave only the fans inside, or go with slimmer radiator and fans. But, again, I've seen builds in this case with regular 30mm rad/25mm fans and I don't understand what's different here. Does anybody?
Thanks.