H80 not cooling anymore.

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I have posted a thread before about this issue, but none of the answers fixed it for me. Here's my old thread, I prefer your read it before posting a fix on this one:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=27388975#post27388975

I didn't had much time lately to fix the problem, so I just used my old laptop during that time.

Things I tried about 2 weeks ago:
- Downloaded the latest CorsairLink 2.7xx
- Changed the numbers 1 to 0 in regedit to fix CorsairLink in Windows 8.1
- updated h80i to a newer version (1.07 I beleive)
- Cleaned up the fans & case.
- Let the pc rest for 8 hours and restarted
Things I tried last week:
-Reapplied the therminal paste using Artic Cooling MX-2. (used the dot method, without spreading it)

I just reapplied the therminal paste again to see if it made any difference.
I started up my pc after about a week without touching it to see if this time reapplying the therminal paste made a difference, and it didn't.
I saw at speedfan that my temp2, temp3 and core temps were between 70 and 90 *C. (temp 2 was 90)
I waited 15 mins and looked at my temps again and it was 30 to 40 which was really nice. Because of this I thought that I fixed the problem, so I started up my browser and started opening some pages, meanwhile my temp2, 3 and core went straight back to 70-90. So reapllying a second time didn't made any difference.

Some things I noticed:
- I can hear my pump starting when I start up the pc.
- The light on my h80i is just normal white.
- All fans are working correctly.
- As far as I know are all cables plugged in.
- I can feel the tubes getting warm.
- There are no weird noises.
- I can feel the pump vibrating.

I have no idea what's wrong, I really need to fix this problem as fast as possible.
Please someone look into this.

edit:Bought the pc at overclockers.
 
When you reapplied the TIM using the dot method and replaced the pump block then screwed it down did you take it off again to see whether the MX2 had spread ?

This is a sure fire test to check whether the block is screwed on properly. If the MX2 has spread nice and even to the outer edges of the CPU then its been screwed on okay, just screw it back on (no need to replace MX2), if its not spread evenly then you have a problem fixing the block on.
 
Kinda sounds like the H80 can't handle the CPU,
AMD can run hot, so it wouldn't surprise me.
But Not had any experience with the AIO coolers, so someone else might be able to confirm/deny. I would have thought 240mm Rad space for an AMD CPU myself
 
varkanoid said:
When you reapplied the TIM using the dot method and replaced the pump block then screwed it down did you take it off again to see whether the MX2 had spread ?

This is a sure fire test to check whether the block is screwed on properly. If the MX2 has spread nice and even to the outer edges of the CPU then its been screwed on okay, just screw it back on (no need to replace MX2), if its not spread evenly then you have a problem fixing the block on.
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It spread nicely to the outer edges.
 
GiraffePencils said:
Kinda sounds like the H80 can't handle the CPU,
AMD can run hot, so it wouldn't surprise me.
But Not had any experience with the AIO coolers, so someone else might be able to confirm/deny. I would have thought 240mm Rad space for an AMD CPU myself
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I would be suprised if the cooler couldn't handle the amd cpu, since overclockers recommended this as a cooler in my build. It has been working fine for the last 5 months with an overclock.
 
I have a NZXT Kraken X40 AIO coupled with an AMD 8350 @ 4.7Ghz and my temps have never exceeded 50°C gaming and low 40's while web browsing etc. Unless I'm using Prime 95 then it can reach 70°C on a good day. I'm still on the stock thermal paste that came with it.

So I'd say AIO coolers stand up to an AMD 83XX range.

I would hazard a guess that your AIO is faulty or your Motherboard is giving false results.

I would suggest you try and find a setting in the BIOS to auto shut down the PC when it reaches a certain temp (I'm pretty sure there is a fail safe built in). If it doesn't shut down automatically it's not reaching that temp and I'd be less concerned.
 
I have noticed a problem with my H100i on my 8320 recently (getting much hotter than it used to) and I am actually surprised by what I think is causing the problem. I think it is the latest build of Firefox.

When I have Firefox closed, my temps rarely go above 30C unless I am gaming, but as soon as I open up Firefox with 30ish tabs pump temps soar to 55+C and yesterday they got as high as 65 on the pump and 53 on the CPU.

I don't understand why it is suddenly becoming an issue but as soon as I close Firefox, temps drop rapidly again. I used to regularly have 250-300 tabs open in Firefox with zero temp issues, but in this latest build, I am really having problems and Firefox seems to be the culprit.

This is just a result of my personal testing, I am not saying it is definitely the cause, but it certainly seems to be at the moment. I am going to run further tests over the coming days by using different browsers.
 
Ok, wild shot, but just because you can hear and feel your pump spinning dosent mean its working, i mean, i just had a pump die on me, but it sounded and vibrated the same, however, the pump wasn't pushing the water like it should.
Its a shame that there is no way of physically being able to measure the flow rate -_-
 
jacob1995knight said:
Ok, wild shot, but just because you can hear and feel your pump spinning dosent mean its working, i mean, i just had a pump die on me, but it sounded and vibrated the same, however, the pump wasn't pushing the water like it should.
Its a shame that there is no way of physically being able to measure the flow rate -_-
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This is my suspicion as well, try checking the temperature of the radiator, if it doesn't seem to be getting warm, then I bet the pump isn't moving any water.

Mind you I had a H100i briefly and could not be convinced the coolant was carrying much heat away!

(I would try fitting the original AMD cooler to see if that works, if you still have it that is.) Just read your original thread and realise you probably don't have the original cooler, OOPS!
 
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Halfmad said:
When you change the speed setting on the pump does the sound it makes change? It can be quite slight but it should.
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I can't hear a difference, but where exactly should I hear a difference?
On the block which is on top of my motherboard, or the block that's on top of my fan?
 
jacob1995knight said:
Ok, wild shot, but just because you can hear and feel your pump spinning dosent mean its working, i mean, i just had a pump die on me, but it sounded and vibrated the same, however, the pump wasn't pushing the water like it should.
Its a shame that there is no way of physically being able to measure the flow rate -_-
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I remember that 2 weeks ago I could feel warm wind coming out of the fans. However I'm not sure if this is still the case because my pc will now almost instantely shut down, so I have no time to check if the fans are still pushing the warm wind.
 
Avenged7Fold said:
When the tubes get warm, does the radiator also get warm?
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I remember that 2 weeks ago I could feel warm wind coming out of the fans. However I'm not sure if this is still the case because my pc will now almost instantely shut down, so I have no time to check if the fans are still pushing the warm wind.
 
Elfmeister. said:
I have a NZXT Kraken X40 AIO coupled with an AMD 8350 @ 4.7Ghz and my temps have never exceeded 50°C gaming and low 40's while web browsing etc. Unless I'm using Prime 95 then it can reach 70°C on a good day. I'm still on the stock thermal paste that came with it.

So I'd say AIO coolers stand up to an AMD 83XX range.

I would hazard a guess that your AIO is faulty or your Motherboard is giving false results.

I would suggest you try and find a setting in the BIOS to auto shut down the PC when it reaches a certain temp (I'm pretty sure there is a fail safe built in). If it doesn't shut down automatically it's not reaching that temp and I'd be less concerned.
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I tried finding an option in the bios, but my pc truns off to quickly to find it.
 
do you have any other coolers that you could strap on? sounds like it could be a flow issue.

even a makeshift DIY sink strapped on with a fan taped nearby would be fine for the bios and testing without it going to above 70.
 
I didn't saw any auto shutdown option or something like that in the bios. I took some pictures from my bios settings, couldn't take a picture of everything since my pc shutdown after a few mins even tho I haven't started it up for 3 days...

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Hope anyone can help me... Anyway it's been 3 weeks now of not being able to use my pc. How can I contact overclockers by email or support ticket?
 
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