Overheating detected on CPU - no additional settings required.
Overheating detected on CPU - no additional settings required.
Yesterday my CPU overheated and it hasn't stopped. The fans are only moving cool air, and the pump isn't getting hot anymore. It seems the pump might be having a problem—maybe the thermal paste or water level is wrong, or the pump cable could be damaged. It's possible the water tank is full. I also think I might have misconnected the cables or put them in the wrong ports, though I'm not sure. The issue started a few days after I refilled my cooler with Alpha Cool and tried applying thermal paste using the spread method for the first time. I re-applied the paste but didn't notice any improvement. After that, the BIOS reported "Pump N/A." Thanks for reading and for any help you can provide.
Gently touch each tube individually close to the CPU block. 1) You’ll notice fluid flowing within the tubes. 2) One side will feel noticeably warmer than the other. If neither answer matches, your AIO is likely faulty—time to replace it.
It functioned well for a year. Perhaps I misidentified the term—it might not be an AI. It’s a quiet Loop 1.
No, that's an AIO, and they're not supposed to be refilled. They come with coolant, and that's what they have until you get rid of it / they die. with no water flowing, that means the pump isn't running. It's probably done for. There's a *chance* you vapor locked the pump? But it's /very/ slim. it's most likely dead.
Did you handle the refilling yourself? Make sure the model is designed for refill use or a permanent closed system. Did you apply the bleeding correctly?
This version supports refilling the fluid. It’s true that these refillable AIO models often don’t last as long as fully sealed ones, based on the discussions I’ve seen online. I’m not sure if this is because of a design weakness in reliability (like a leak-prone port), fewer available refill options indicating early development, or the fact that PC-based fluid systems usually fail more often. Regardless, the key question remains: do you have a dead pump? Your signs suggest either poor pump performance or weak fluid. How long have you been using this unit? If it’s over three years, your warranty is likely gone and it might be time to replace it.