(DESPERATE NEED) 4770k and H80i with idle of 50c with no OC

[amzyyt]

I have just gotten a H80i and was running a £10 aftermarket cooler before with idle's of around 32c, the pump is definitely running(2320rpm) and the fans are in push-pull(1290rpm). Changed the thermal paste(Akasa 455, this one has served me well for years) and reseated 3 times. I've seriously run out of ideas and am now really struggling. I did have an overclock at 3.9ghz on stock voltage but I took that off to see if it was the problem, it isn't. Changing to performance mode from quiet mode doesn't make a difference to the temps. Btw this is the first watercooling I've done, always been air for me before

A thing I have noticed is when I open the case up one of the tubes is very warm and the other quite cool, so it has me thinking maybe my cpu is overheating for some reason and its not the H80's fault at all

My HWMonitor: http://i.imgur.com/F2WTj4Z.jpg
A Picture of the setup: http://i.imgur.com/qK1sHWq.jpg


Extra Info; 
i7 4770k
Maximus VI Extreme
GTX 780 HOF Edition
32gb Vengeance RAM
1x200m fan(intake)
1x140mm fan(exhaust)
H80i acting as now intake was previously exhaust

[Gix7Fifty]

What are you using to read your temps, cross check with other software i.e realtemp, hwmonitor.

[Aniallation]

@amzyyt

 

Welcome to Linus Tech Tips!

 

If you were running a different cooler before the H80i and temps went up, then the issue is with the H80i.

[Mo5]

Try setting the fans on the H80i as intake

[amzyyt]

What are you using to read your temps, cross check with other software i.e realtemp, hwmonitor.

I've used Realtemp, speccy, and HWMonitor all say the same thing as corsair link

@amzyyt

Welcome to Linus Tech Tips!

If you were running a different cooler before the H80i and temps went up, then the issue is with the H80i.

Any suggestions on what the problem could be, I've tried almost everything

[Ex0Thermic]

try re-sitting and repasting the h80i on the cpu.
if you can turn the fans around and use them as intakes your temps might go down abit more.
have you also check the pump is working on the h80i by connecting up fan header on your motherboard ?

Also i noticed that your fans speeds are not showing in HWmonitor  ???

[Novistion]

I had this problem with my Kraken x61 because I'mma noob, make sure all of the connecter are plugged in and working (the pump could be having problems) Make sure that your cooler is making contact fulling and tightly with the CPU and last make sure that there is enough thermal compound and that can make your CPU temp go up areal quick

[Tiby]

Hello :-)

 

There are some things I need you to check:

1. Is the pump connected correctly to the S-ATA power? If yes, what is the RPM it is running at?

2. Are the fans in push/pull config? Also what fans are you using? Not any type of fan can cool the thick loop from H80i. It's either High Pressure ones or forget about it.

3. Recheck the mounting (i.e if the thermal paste covered the entire cpu heatsink).

[amzyyt]

Hello :-)

 

There are some things I need you to check:

1. Is the pump connected correctly to the S-ATA power? If yes, what is the RPM it is running at?

2. Are the fans in push/pull config? Also what fans are you using? Not any type of fan can cool the thick loop from H80i. It's either High Pressure ones or forget about it.

3. Recheck the mounting (i.e if the thermal paste covered the entire cpu heatsink).

The fans are the ones supplied by Corsair, in push-pull

 

I had this problem with my Kraken x61 because I'mma noob, make sure all of the connecter are plugged in and working (the pump could be having problems) Make sure that your cooler is making contact fulling and tightly with the CPU and last make sure that there is enough thermal compound and that can make your CPU temp go up areal quick

 

 

try re-sitting and repasting the h80i on the cpu.

if you can turn the fans around and use them as intakes your temps might go down abit more.

have you also check the pump is working on the h80i by connecting up fan header on your motherboard ?

Also i noticed that your fans speeds are not showing in HWmonitor  ???

Both fans on the H80i go through a splitter into the CPU block( it was supplied by Corsair in the box) and so show up as 1 fan at 1290RPM

 

 

Try setting the fans on the H80i as intake

 

I have done all of the above, as I said i have re-sat and pasted 3 times with no change.

All the connectors are in properly

[Ex0Thermic]

the pump on my h100i runs at 2350 rpm
might be worth checking your pump speed again and the power to the h80i ??

[amzyyt]

the pump on my h100i runs at 2350 rpm

might be worth checking your pump speed again and the power to the h80i ??

 

Just turned everything off apart from the pump and its working, running at 2320RPM

[Faceman]

Your cooler isn't making proper contact, a common problem with H80i. You will have to do the washer mod

[amzyyt]

Your cooler isn't making proper contact, a common problem with H80i. You will have to do the washer mod

 

Yeah I thought as much, but when I put the thermal paste on it was spread very well

[amzyyt]

I just updated the firmware for the block and the noise is unbearable so i switched it back to my old cooler for now until I find a definite solution

[Faceman]

I just updated the firmware for the block and the noise is unbearable so i switched it back to my old cooler for now until I find a definite solution

http://www.overclock.net/t/1482988/should-i-really-add-extra-washers-to-the-corsair-h100i-back-plate-to-make-it-fit-more-snug <-- Read the 2nd comment

http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showpost.php?p=623994&postcount=3

[OverachievingSnowfall]

I can speak from experience that the washer mod lowered my temps by about 10-15C, even though I was getting OK temps beforehand.  

 

The only other thing I can think of is the orientation of the rad in the case.  having the tubes come out of the top of the rad could allow air to be trapped in the system, which would keep the pump from circulating the fluid, or cause poor circulation. This could also lead to one tube being warmer than the other (although mine does this a bit too after a long gaming session)

 

I'd try 2 things if you still have the cooler and feel like working on it a bit: do the washer mod as outlined in @Faceman's links, and try mounting the rad with the tubes coming out the bottom as you see in my profile pic.

 

For reference, I run a 3570k @4.4ghz/1.22V and it idles at 30C, full load: 70C, gaming for several hours: 60C

[amzyyt]

I can speak from experience that the washer mod lowered my temps by about 10-15C, even though I was getting OK temps beforehand.  

 

The only other thing I can think of is the orientation of the rad in the case.  having the tubes come out of the top of the rad could allow air to be trapped in the system, which would keep the pump from circulating the fluid, or cause poor circulation. This could also lead to one tube being warmer than the other (although mine does this a bit too after a long gaming session)

 

I'd try 2 things if you still have the cooler and feel like working on it a bit: do the washer mod as outlined in @Faceman's links, and try mounting the rad with the tubes coming out the bottom as you see in my profile pic.

 

For reference, I run a 3570k @4.4ghz/1.22V and it idles at 30C, full load: 70C, gaming for several hours: 60C

Thanks for the help, just wondering what internal diameter of the washer should be for a snug fit, going to head out in a while to get a few

[OverachievingSnowfall]

I'm sorry, I don't recall what size washers I used. If the cooler isn't presently installed, then you could take the backplate with you to check for fitment.  Just make sure the washers are made of nylon or some other type of plastic, and that they fit over the plastic bits that are inserted into the backplate. Snug fit isn't really a big deal, because there'll be pressure from the mounting screws holding them in place once the cooler is in place.

 

@amzyyt

[amzyyt]

I'm sorry, I don't recall what size washers I used. If the cooler isn't presently installed, then you could take the backplate with you to check for fitment.  Just make sure the washers are made of nylon or some other type of plastic, and that they fit over the plastic bits that are inserted into the backplate. Snug fit isn't really a big deal, because there'll be pressure from the mounting screws holding them in place once the cooler is in place.

 

@amzyyt

 

 

Just washer modded, did the tightest hold i could get and we are only talking about 5c difference in temps. They did go down which is a good sign. 

 

Corsair are reluctant to give me a warranty because I got the cooler as a gift and don't have the receipt, so yeah....

[amzyyt]

Update: My temps have gone down for some random reason. I believe that my multiplier was stuck at 39 and I honestly don't know how I fixed it. Going to re-install the H80i again later. Will keep posted

[m_tieu]

I had too many issues with the h80i myself, so I went out and got the h105 when I saw it on sale. Slightly quieter and much better performance. I had seating problems where most of the cooler was making contact but not entirely. Products like this should work out of the box, rather than require user modding.