system spec/build ?

The only movement would be a slight "twisting" action as the two surfaces (CPU face/Pump face) slide against each other.

Any other movement is wrong.
 
Well, fit it and see what the temps are in the BIOS immediately when you start the PC (in the BIOS speedstep is disabled so anything over 35-40C is suspect/wrong)

With windows loaded and speedstep working (slows the CPU down to save power) it should be more like 30C
 
ok so all good in the hood so far, all put together (bit of cable management to tidy up yet though and SSD tomorrow, right now im running off the HDD.

noisy as hell though, the fans from the corsair are really kicking out some decibels.

I havent figured out any controls or BIOS setting yet though.

I did boot into bios and temps are

cpu 23-24c
MB 27-28c

but i either need to figure out some control or buy some quieter fans as these things are horrendous
 
stulid said:
The Corsair H80 has a button in the center to push? which turns the fans up/down.
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yeah i tried all 3 settings and the noise or speed didnt change.

i plugged them into the regular mobo fan plugs.

I am guessing that doesnt effect the but ton control, either way they are noisy.

I currently have it set to the corsair airflow in method, i will probably change it tomorrow to what you said about pushing out instead, do you think this would effect the noise level ?
 
Also when you install to the SSD, ensure AHCI is enabled in the BIOS, disconnect the HDD ( to stop files being put onto it) and then you can wipe the HDD after:) also run the WEI so it apparently disables disk defrag which kills SSD's faster.
 
smaschin said:
yeah i tried all 3 settings and the noise or speed didnt change.

i plugged them into the regular mobo fan plugs.

I am guessing that doesnt effect the but ton control, either way they are noisy.
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Yeah they need to be plugged into the pump for the fan control to work:)
 
stulid said:
Yeah they need to be plugged into the pump for the fan control to work:)
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its been a long day...LOL

yeah sorted that now, quietened down much.

Though still a little on the keep you awake side, may invest in queiter fans later on

time to explore the bios and such like now.

Everything is running at about 25-27 degrees
 
well all is good for the most part, ideal temps for CPU are about 26-27 degrees and same for motherboard.

got a base install of Windows 7 installed and the base system drivers and got my dual display setup and all ok so far.

Need to read up more on the BIOS and its settings though.

the corsair pump has a rattle to it though, not deafening but distinct.

it seems this is a common issue or so ive read, ive contacted corsair about it, we will see i guess.

thanks for all your help so far, will post some build pics and stuff soon.

cheers
 
:)

Is it a distinct rattling or a soft ticking noise? might be a trapped air bubble or something, try resting the case on its side for a bit.
 
stulid said:
:)

Is it a distinct rattling or a soft ticking noise? might be a trapped air bubble or something, try resting the case on its side for a bit.
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yeah i read a about that, did it for about 10 minutes but nothing.

Should the machine be on when on its side ? or off ?

I was gonna leave it on its side turned off over night to see if that helps.

the noise is hard to describe, its like a faint motor or a fan that is dusty kind of noise.

Its not loud but distinct, i have read and many of the same complaints
 
Should be on so the pump has a chance to shift it.

But of course it depend what you mean by noise as these things do make a sort of dull ticking noise that if you are close enough to and the other fans are quiet enough, you can just make out the sound of the impeler

Is your case side panel on?
 
stulid said:
Should be on so the pump has a chance to shift it.

But of course it depend what you mean by noise as these things do make a sort of dull ticking noise that if you are close enough to and the other fans are quiet enough, you can just make out the sound of the impeler

Is your case side panel on?
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yeah all panels are on, right now sat at the desk i can only hear the fans, if i put my head just under the desk then i can hear the pump.

Of course this sound might be the sound it is supposed to make but i know others have mentioned a sound, all the videos online dont really make the sound clear to be honest to tell if its the same thing.

I will lay it over for a while and see what happens.

Cheers
 
so if i lay my machine on its side the sound goes away.

As soon as i stand it up it comes back, it is like the sound of a watch ticking but 20X faster

I contacted corsair, they said try to make sure the radiator is level or higher than the pump.

seems weird it goes away when on its side.

They gave me the option to RMA, i will see.
 
What orientation?

this?
h80p.jpg



or this?
h80thumb.jpg
 
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