AIO Noise Check

LiE · 1 Dec 2017 at 13:59

Haven't had an AIO cooler for many years but I've just put together a new system and the watercooler sounds like a tap running, is this normal?

Here's a video.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2UzxfWDlGlTHFlJ73

LiE · 1 Dec 2017 at 16:17

Sent to a webnote, it's way too loud. Like a water garden ornament. OK if you're into the sound of running water I suppose!

LiE · 1 Dec 2017 at 17:14

On the advise of OcUK support I have rotated my case around and upside down to remove any potential air locks. Seems to have done the trick although moving the case in this way wasn't easy!

Evian · 1 Dec 2017 at 18:03

Little bit too loud.

LiE · 1 Dec 2017 at 19:17

Seems to come and go. You think it could be too much air in the loop?

ChocAndGray · 2 Dec 2017 at 00:41

LiE said:
Seems to come and go. You think it could be too much air in the loop?

There shouldn't be much trapped air in a sealed AIO. Flipping cases etc is normally what you end up doing on custom loops to work air bubbles out, the fact you said it made a difference likely means there is a tiny bit of air in the unit.

I'd imagine it'll settle after a while. Let it run for 24 hours or so, even stressing it a bit (i.e putting the cpu under load) to get the fluid temp up and work it's way around the pump and rad etc.

JediFragger · 2 Dec 2017 at 07:34

Depends on the make but should be close to silent. I can't hear a damn thing from my 240mm be!quiet Silent Loop.