How to propperly install an AIO cooler

[IsFyx]

A few questions from a first-timer:

 

What goes in the CPU fan header, pump or fan?

What speed should the pump be run at? I assume 100% all the time, just asking to be sure.

What is a good fan curve for the radiator fan?

Any thing else I should look out for?

 

I am using a Corsair H55 with an i7 2700K in an Asus Sabertooth Z77 motherboard.

[Moonzy]

Just now, IsFyx said:

What goes in the CPU fan header, pump or fan?

there should be two header, one for pump one for the fan

1 minute ago, IsFyx said:

What speed should the pump be run at? I assume 100% all the time, just asking to be sure.

just like a fan, u can do custom curve if your pump/motherboard supports it

not necessarily 100% at all times, but you can do that too no problem

1 minute ago, IsFyx said:

What is a good fan curve for the radiator fan?

depending on your ambient temp and a few other factors, play around with it

2 minutes ago, IsFyx said:

Any thing else I should look out for?

i would place some paper towels under the cpu block and on my gpu if the radiator is placed above just to ensure that even if there are leakage, it wouldnt fry my stuffs

probably do a test for about a week or so `-`

 

and dont panic if the aio makes noise, most probably because of air bubbles, but if it keeps making it after a week, probably a faulty pump/fan