Temperatures remain elevated even with a 360mm radiator installed. No clear fix was identified.
Temperatures remain elevated even with a 360mm radiator installed. No clear fix was identified.
Based on the pick and buy period, it looks like a remanufactured MSI pump.
The pump continues to function and produce sound even when clogged, which only confirms it’s at least turning. Simply removing your cooler and inspecting the paste layer on your CPU can help determine if the issue is a gap or thermal mass problem. You can capture an image of the paste on your CPU IHS and the plate on the cooler’s block to assess the situation. Also, consider the thermal pads you intend to use—standard CPU cooling pads are slim and designed specifically for this purpose; thicker options like Vram or SSD pads might not be suitable.
Man, it doesn’t look like I’m getting a refund soon, especially after two years. I’ll reach out to MSI, thanks everyone.
The paste is quite thin, but the coverage is acceptable. A few areas appear slightly more dense, which isn’t necessarily a problem given the paste’s consistency. You’re following the correct hardware instructions from the manual, so pressure should be fine if you tighten it properly. I recommend re-seating the cooler, as the guide specifies a particular tightening sequence for model 1700. When working with the mounting bolts, apply force until resistance is reached using a screwdriver. If temperatures remain elevated, it could indicate a blockage inside the pump.