Swiftech H220-X2 - Issues

[KingFox]

So I've had this installed in my system now for over a week, and it just puzzles me how the performance os actually WORSE than my Corsair H100i GTX. The idle temps bounce all over the place from between 25c and 40c, and quickly escalates when under load to 55c. When using the Corsair, it was a stable idle temp at a nice 25-30c and wouldn't jump all over the place, and under load it would be a slow climb to higher temps. I just do not get whats wrong at all...How tight am i suppose to screw the cpu block down? Until they're tight? They use springs under the screws.. Is there something else i might've done wrong?

 

I am aware that my pump is facing the wrong way, but it wont fit anywhere else in the Corsair 400c, and it doesnt look that bad (the white sticker has already been removed, no worries)

[FilipSebik]

Bad mount? Try remounting it

[KingFox]

2 minutes ago, FilipSebik said:

Bad mount? Try remounting it

Yea i tried that already, even reapplied thermal paste too :c

[FilipSebik]

1 hour ago, KingFox said:

Yea i tried that already, even reapplied thermal paste too :c

Stupid question but is your pump plugged in?

[KingFox]

Just now, FilipSebik said:

Stupid question but is your pump plugged in?

completely understandable, but yes its plugged in haha

[FilipSebik]

1 hour ago, KingFox said:

completely understandable, but yes its plugged in haha

Try making it run at full speed to hear if there are any bubbles in pump that may be restricting the flow of the pump

[KingFox]

Just now, FilipSebik said:

Try making it run at full speed to hear if there are any bubbles in pump that may be restricting the flow of the pump

Now sure how i would do that exactly. The pump is connected to the power supply. The only thing i have control of is the fans (AFAIK).

[FilipSebik]

1 hour ago, KingFox said:

Now sure how i would do that exactly. The pump is connected to the power supply. The only thing i have control of is the fans (AFAIK).

Show me how its connected

[KingFox]

I've got just a cheap phone so potato quality, but i use my paint skills.

[FilipSebik]

I don't have a clue

[KingFox]

Just now, FilipSebik said:

I don't have a clue

Alright well thanks anyway. Im sure i just missed something somewhere

If anyone else has any input that'd be great ;D

[gdeangel]

Hi, 

I am trying to put a H220 x2 in the same orientation as you in a Corsair 400c as well, did you ever resolve this issue or find what the problem was? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!