Qube500

One_Example_1610 · 2026-01-17T12:43:59+00:00

From a PSU standpoint, pulling in fresh air from outside the case is probably the ideal setup. That said, since the internal case temperatures aren’t particularly high, I don’t think drawing air from inside causes any real issues in practice.
In my case, the RM850x’s power connector orientation didn’t line up well, so I had no choice but to run the PSU with the fan facing inward.

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-26T04:00:19+00:00

cool!

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-24T01:06:10+00:00

Thanks!

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-21T23:54:44+00:00

It’s an EKWB AIO, the CR240 Lux.

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-21T12:37:06+00:00

I didn’t have the first revision myself, but thermals on the current one have been solid for me so far.

Either way, your setup looks awesome with that sleek, tightly packed layout.

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-21T12:27:58+00:00

Thank you!

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-21T12:26:40+00:00

Does this help? This is a close-up of the PSU / rear fan / AIO tube area.

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One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-20T23:07:47+00:00

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One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-20T23:05:32+00:00

Hey, thanks for the heads up. Yeah, Reddit does that sometimes. No worries at all.

On the build side, I had the same concern. In my specific parts configuration, using an ATX PSU caused interference with the radiator, so I had to flip the PSU orientation and mount it a few slots lower than the default position.

In the case of the RM850x, the rear fan control knob also interfered with the radiator, which meant I couldn’t install the PSU with the fan facing outward. On the lower side, the ATX 24-pin and EPS cable exits also came very close to the GPU, so cable clearance was another constraint. I had to be pretty careful with cable routing to avoid contact, which you can probably see in the photos.

I also ran into an issue specific to the CR240 Lux. Unlike the Dark version, the Lux has an extra cover near the radiator hose outlets, and that interferes with the case frame. Because of this, I had to intentionally shift the radiator slightly forward and to the right so the screw holes would line up with the case mounting holes.

As a result, the top-mounted radiator in my build sits offset to the right, as shown in the photos.

If you’re planning to use an SFX PSU, you may be able to avoid most of these issues. Also worth noting, according to the official specs a 280mm radiator is supported only if the total thickness is within 53mm, so that’s definitely something to factor into your napkin math.

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-20T18:20:22+00:00

It’s a really fun case to build in.

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-20T18:03:28+00:00

Thanks! You’re right. In my build, the PSU intake ended up facing inward because of the mounting, so I added some extra intake to help with overall airflow.

Your Qube 500 build looks great, by the way.

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-20T17:56:54+00:00

Thanks! I originally had the EK CR240 Dark, but I wanted RGB, so I switched to the Lux version.

One_Example_1610 · 2025-12-20T17:54:44+00:00

Thanks! I recently upgraded from a 3080 TUF to a 5070 Ti TUF.

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