AIO Pump on CPU_OPT question

[Tamaaa]

Hi,

 

I bought a new AIO and currently have the fans connected to CPU_FAN and the pump connected to CPU_OPT, since my motherboard doesn't have a CHA_PUMP or SYS_FAN_PUMP port (and my cable management is perfect like this lol)

 

I'm controlling the fan speeds with Fan Control, setting them to 30% until 50°C, then gradually increasing as the temperature rises, reaching 100% around 80°C.

 

AFAIK, CPU_OPT follows the CPU_FAN settings, so I guess my pump will run at the same speed that I set for the fans? Does that mean it will run at 30% when the CPU is idle?

 

I've heard all sorts of things about the ideal pump speed. Some say it should always run at 100%, while others say any speed is fine.

My 7800X3D's temperatures seem fine : around 38-42°C at idle, and 50-60°C when gaming.

[Hinjima]

4 minutes ago, Tamaaa said:

Hi,

 

I bought a new AIO and currently have the fans connected to CPU_FAN and the pump connected to CPU_OPT, since my motherboard doesn't have a CHA_PUMP or SYS_FAN_PUMP port (and my cable management is perfect like this lol)

 

I'm controlling the fan speeds with Fan Control, setting them to 30% until 50°C, then gradually increasing as the temperature rises, reaching 100% around 80°C.

 

AFAIK, CPU_OPT follows the CPU_FAN settings, so I guess my pump will run at the same speed that I set for the fans? Does that mean it will run at 30% when the CPU is idle?

 

I've heard all sorts of things about the ideal pump speed. Some say it should always run at 100%, while others say any speed is fine.

My 7800X3D's temperatures seem fine : around 38-42°C at idle, and 50-60°C when gaming.

Whatever you have it now seems to be working well   

Your temperatures are great!

 

I always recommend setting the AIO Pump speed to one constant somewhat higher speed like 70% constant.

This is because ramping up and down constantly actually creates more wear on the pump compared to a constant speed.

How much this improve the lifespan I dont know, in all honesty I don't really think it matters.

[OddOod]

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