u/Narrow-Swimmer-821

I've been working on a new build in my Core P3, but I'm finding it hard to reach the pump block of my artic liquid freezer III 420 aio to the cpu at a natural angle. I've tried orienting the radiator both ways to little avail, and I'd rather not install the block upside down since i want the vrm fan to remain pointed the intended direction.

I'm wondering if the pictured angle with the tubes crossed and some tension against my hand is just normal aio shenanigans or if it would put undue stress on the fittings. If I let go from there it rotates like 90 degrees clockwise as pictured in the video. I have to use slightly more torque than about what you would on an average doorknob to get it in place.

I've been working on a new build in my Core P3, but I'm finding it hard to reach the pump block of my artic liquid freezer III 420 aio to the cpu at a natural angle. I've tried orienting the radiator both ways to little avail, and I'd rather not install the block upside down since i want the vrm fan to remain pointed the intended direction.

I'm wondering if the pictured angle with the tubes crossed and some tension against my hand is just normal aio shenanigans or if it would put undue stress on the fittings. If I let go from there it rotates like 90 degrees clockwise.