Increase CPU temperatures significantly when AIO temperatures remain low.
Increase CPU temperatures significantly when AIO temperatures remain low.
I just installed my new i7 7700k with the NZXT Kraken x62 AIO and was checking temperatures using the parent monitor CAM. During the stress test, my CPU temperature kept around 85-90 degrees while the liquid cooler showed only about 35 degrees. This is my first experience with liquid coolers—shouldn’t the liquid temps be closer, even though they aren’t exactly the same? I feel like I’m not utilizing the cooler fully. Also, the fan was running at 65% and the pump at 75% capacity. Thanks in advance!
If your CAM readout indicates pump RPM yet you're missing coolant flow, an airlock might be blocking the flow. Remove the radiator from its case while keeping the CPU block attached. Turn on the system, then gently tilt and tap the radiator with your hands to check if the problem resolves. If not, proceed with a return merchandise authorization.
Didn't you bend the hose at a right angle? That could limit the flow. Also, make sure the block/pump is correctly connected to the CPU. At 91 TDP it should handle cooling the chip effectively.
I possess an i9 7920X system and use the same NZXT Kraken X62 AIO cooler. My current temperatures are around 31 Degrees Centigrade. I’m sharing this because the Kraken can handle the heat from an i7 7700K effectively.
This might appear straightforward, but important issues often go unnoticed. Besides verifying that hoses aren’t twisted, confirm the cooler is properly linked to the correct motherboard headers. The CPU fan setting isn’t identical to the CPU fan speed. Ensure the cooler is also connected to the necessary SATA power connector.
Are you placing the radiator upright? If yes, make sure the hoses are positioned at the bottom instead of the top.
This tip can help you review your fan configuration—it’s always wise to double-check your setup.
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Ensure your water block/pump is securely fitted with thermal compound, confirming hoses aren't kinked or pinched, and the pump is correctly wired. Try increasing the pump speed to 100% to see if cooling improves. If this doesn't resolve the issue, it may indicate a faulty pump. In that case, initiate a return for replacement.
There is another way to test my pump, because looks like pump not worked.
If your water block/pump fits well with thermal compound, and the hoses aren’t twisted or pinched, and the pump is connected correctly... start by testing if cooling improves when you run the pump at full speed. If that doesn’t help, it might mean the pump is faulty. In that case, send the entire unit back for replacement (I had to do this once—one line was hot, another cold, and the radiator stayed cool). Both lines are cold now, but the radiator is still cool. When I switched the pump to 100% RPM, the temperature jumped to 2700, yet the liquid remained at 32°C.
If your CAM readout indicates pump RPM yet you're missing coolant flow, an airlock might be blocking the flow. Remove the radiator from its case while keeping the CPU block attached. Turn on the system, then gently tilt and tap the radiator with your hands to check if the problem resolves. If not, proceed with a return for replacement.