H100i High Temps

[Luc401]

So my pc i finished a few months back all my cpu temps were fine until about 2 weeks ago.When my cpu is at 16% load temps are at 70c.I have a 3770k no over clock on it.Here is how my rad is mounted

600T case

 

Corsair Link H100i temps  currently 

 

 

Pump 

[mvitkun]

take the fans off and check for dust on the fans and the radiator.

 

make sure the fans are running at 100%.

 

try removing the cpu block cleaning off all thermal paste from the cold plate and the IHS and reapplying thermal paste.

[Elven]

Wow! that's really bad. I can only think of 2 possible reasons. The being the most likely, that there is a fault with the pump block and it isn't actually circulating the water properly. Or, there could be an obstruction on the fin array causing the water to resist from moving. Check the screw mounts that the fin array hasn't been damaged. 

 

Does the pump make a grinding sound (or can you hear an low audible noise from the pump block??)

 

Elven

[Luc401]

[Luc401]

Wow! that's really bad. I can only think of 2 possible reasons. The being the most likely, that there is a fault with the pump block and it isn't actually circulating the water properly. Or, there could be an obstruction on the fin array causing the water to resist from moving. Check the screw mounts that the fin array hasn't been damaged. 

 

Does the pump make a grinding sound (or can you hear an low audible noise from the pump block??)

 

Elven

^Pump has sounded the way it was since day 1 super quiet

[Elven]

 

Pump has sounded the way it was since day 1 super quiet

 

A long shot, question, but. Do you have the stock heatsink (or possibly get your hands on an air cooler heatsink. This can determine whether the fault is cause by the H100i or a possible fault with the CPU.

 

I still think it's likely the H100i has some sort of fault, but just to make sure that everything is fine on the CPU side  ^_^ .

 

Elven

[Luc401]

A long shot, question, but. Do you have the stock heatsink (or possibly get your hands on an air cooler heatsink. This can determine whether the fault is cause by the H100i or a possible fault with the CPU.

 

I still think it's likely the H100i has some sort of fault, but just to make sure that everything is fine on the CPU side  ^_^ .

 

Elven

Yes but i do not have any extra thermal compound i would have to order some in 

[Luc401]

A long shot, question, but. Do you have the stock heatsink (or possibly get your hands on an air cooler heatsink. This can determine whether the fault is cause by the H100i or a possible fault with the CPU.

 

I still think it's likely the H100i has some sort of fault, but just to make sure that everything is fine on the CPU side  ^_^ .

 

Elven

oh and i used the already on thermal compound that was on the h100i

[Elven]

 

Yes but i do not have any extra thermal compound i would have to order some in 

 

I personally would go down this road, just to rule the factor out of the equation. Unless someone else can think of an alternative way round to figure out what the problem is. I can't confidently determine what the specific fault is. 

 

You could try updating the firmware of the H100i if you haven't already. I have my H100i pump RPM divider set to "four". Also, try it with the side panel off. I can't imagine the case airflow being a problem, but it's another factor to rule out of the equation.

 

Elven

[MrSuperb]

Is the voltage of the pump fan connector set to 12V/100% ?

[Luc401]

flipped my fans so there bringing air in and it raised the temps 10c wtf?

[Luc401]

I personally would go down this road, just to rule the factor out of the equation. Unless someone else can think of an alternative way round to figure out what the problem is. I can't confidently determine what the specific fault is. 

 

You could try updating the firmware of the H100i if you haven't already. I have my H100i pump RPM divider set to "four". Also, try it with the side panel off. I can't imagine the case airflow being a problem, but it's another factor to rule out of the equation.

 

Elven

When you shake your rad do you hear water moving around abit? cause i do.

[EFD307]

When you shake your rad do you hear water moving around abit? cause i do.

you hear water when you shake your rad?? that could mean theres air in your loop and could be whats causing your problem. i would contact corsair and tell them you think you have air in your loop and they might send you a replacement, unless you tried to take yours apart or something... 

[Luc401]

you hear water when you shake your rad?? that could mean theres air in your loop and could be whats causing your problem. i would contact corsair and tell them you think you have air in your loop and they might send you a replacement, unless you tried to take yours apart or something... 

never taked it apart ill send them a message and tell them. Thanks

[EFD307]

never taked it apart ill send them a message and tell them. Thanks

No problem ^_^ good luck, keep us updated!

[Luc401]

No problem ^_^ good luck, keep us updated!

seems like there rma page is down ill try to call them i guess.. looks like i will have to push my lan party ... or should i just order another one on ncix 100$... 

[Luc401]

k so i put the stock cooler on and im getting around 44 at 5% load.. really..? is it my cpu you think?

[Luc401]

Tested it in bl2 peaked around 70c 10c lower than my h100i today

[calarahil]

I know that IVY had some issues temp wise and some people de lid there CPU and re applied thermal. Honestly, what I would do is purchase stronger fans possibly something like noctua NF-12's. They are kind of expensive but probably the best you can buy really. Also what does the rest of your case's cooling situation look like I remember the Corsair 600T (your case)  I had it for a day and the thermal situation was pretty awful.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608026

 

Also, you may want to re apply your TIM. If you don't have some perhaps purchase some. I know linus uses IC Diamond. Which isn't cheap either. I have but didn't pay 30 dollars for it like NCIX is requesting. Also remember only a pea size amount you don't want to over due it.

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=44155&vpn=IC24&manufacture=Innovation%20Cooling

microcenter

ic diamond 24 qt

http://microcenter.com/product/401565/Innovation_Cooling_Diamond_24_Carat_Thermal_Compound_-_48_Grams

ic diamond 7 qt

http://microcenter.com/product/391498/IC_Diamond_7_Carat_Thermal_Compound_15g

[arodrake]

I have the same case with OC 2700k (SB) and my idle temps are ~30 with load never going over 70.
Your stock cooler seems to be doing fine, so it is probably the H100i cooler at fault?
It could be a bad mount or the H100i is not working properly.

When you put on your backplate behind the motherboard with the screws in, is it loose?
If it is, you can use rubber washers to make it tighter. I did this and my temps fell by like 10 degrees.

See the link below:
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=113707

[Luc401]

I have the same case with OC 2700k (SB) and my idle temps are ~30 with load never going over 70.

Your stock cooler seems to be doing fine, so it is probably the H100i cooler at fault?

It could be a bad mount or the H100i is not working properly.

When you put on your backplate behind the motherboard with the screws in, is it loose?

If it is, you can use rubber washers to make it tighter. I did this and my temps fell by like 10 degrees.

See the link below:

http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=113707

Thanks going to futureshop tonight to pick it up!!!%$@#%^ LOVE YA you saved me 100$++

[calarahil]

I get very similiar temps to that of arodrake with my 2500k. lowest point is 29 C highest is 35 C at idle nothing more then 65 however mid 70's in a stress test but mainly due to my overclock at 4.2 ghz and the voltage of 1.25v

 

[arodrake]

Thanks going to futureshop tonight to pick it up!!!%$@#%^ LOVE YA you saved me 100$++

did it work? lol

[Luc401]

did it work? lol

ill get back to your tomorrow

[Luc401]

So put the h100i on again with washers and temps are about the same even higher i think i put too much thermal paste on ill try again tomorrow morning