Latest Model (December 2021) i7-12700K with thermal limits Cinebench r23
Latest Model (December 2021) i7-12700K with thermal limits Cinebench r23
Ignore any assumptions about the physics at play. Are your AIO positioned for exhaust flow? List each fan’s location and direction clearly. Don’t change the motherboard or RAM—those are their rules, and they claim higher RAM speeds can void the warranty.
In short, the system mainly expels air. Front-mounted fans draw in air while the rear has an exhaust fan.
Consider placing the AIO at the front as an intake. Determine the type of curve for your fans and pump, and check the software you're using for fan/pump control if applicable. Use HWinfo64 to track fan and pump speeds. You might want to run fans and pump at maximum speed to help identify the problem.
Did you take off the sticker from the pump's base? It seems to suggest a poor installation rather than any other issue.
I understand your approach. How would you go about buying a top-tier PC without overclocking? I missed a detail earlier. I attempted to boot into volting but encountered a BSOD with Intel XTU. At that stage I decided to keep it as-is and explore further options. My last configuration was 1.29V with a -0.13 offset. The BSOD occurred when checking drivers and running a memory test, which showed no problems.
Yes, that's correct. The plastic film is applied to the copper plate.
Yes, it could be a basic mount issue or insufficient thermal paste. Or the pump might not be moving the fluid properly.
I hope it's just that problem and I'll test the new AIO once it comes. What's odd is it performed well for almost five months—temperatures never reached 100°C on Cinebench, actually the highest was in the 80s. Only recently did I realize this. Last update: first re-mount after installation; thermal paste looks good.