"Can't" stress test.
"Can't" stress test.
I just completed installing my new H100i v2 together with a pair of ML 120s. Obviously, the first step was to test the silicon lottery, but whenever I ran AIDA64, the fans would slow down (2200~ rpm dropping to around 400), regardless of the profile or settings I used on Corsair Link. Even after closing AIDA64, the fans only started revving again when I re-set the profile... Any advice?
It seems there might be a power-related concern where fans struggle to get enough power when the pump increases speed. Likely not, but here are some suggestions:
1. Verify the connections, particularly for the pump and power supply
2. Confirm the fan profile settings
3. Ensure LINK is up-to-date
4. Try running the fans directly from the motherboard
If possible, connect via a 4-pin PWM header. You can download the motherboard's FAN SOFTWARE (available on the site) and set up a profile. For the motherboard, a 4-pin fan splitter (like Newegg) may be needed if there’s no CPU_Optional header.
It seems there might be a power-related issue where fans struggle to get enough power when the pump increases speed. Likely not, but here are some suggestions:
1. Verify the connections, particularly for the pump and power supply
2. Confirm the fan profile settings
3. Ensure LINK is up-to-date
4. Try running the fans directly from the motherboard
If the fans connect through a 4-pin PWM header, consider using that. You can download the motherboard's FAN SOFTWARE (available on the site) and set up a profile. For the motherboard, a 4-pin fan splitter (like Newegg) may be needed if there’s no CPU_Optional header.
I'm still trying to understand the setup. It's unclear if the USB cable serves as an optional power source for PUMP POWER, allowing you to connect the CPU_FAN header using motherboard software or not.
Update: The official guide suggests two possible approaches:
#1 - Use the USB cable with the CPU_FAN header connected directly, and attach the fans to the Corsair unit (not the motherboard).
#2 - Connect the USB cable separately, connect the CPU_FAN to the fans (possibly via a splitter or using the CPU_Optional header if available), and manage fan control through motherboard software.
Additionally, it seems unlikely that Corsair Link software offers a highly customizable profile like you might expect.
So in short:
a) Either the USB cable or the CPU_FAN header can work for PUMP POWER.
b) The USB cable is required for Corsair Link to function properly.
Hm... When I'm not in AIDA, I can set for both pump and fans to max out no problem. I connected the H100i v2 block in the "Pump" header instead of the "CPU_FAN", I'll try switching it.
Also, I conected the fans into the block for convinience. Theres already a sea of cables behind the mobo. Having to route other 2 cables would be messy...
And yes, I did connect the USB cable from the block in the mobo's usb 2.0 header.