The AIO could have failed.
The AIO could have failed.
Hey everyone, today I powered on my computer and noticed it was running sluggishly. I didn’t give it much thought until I tried gaming and saw only 27 frames per second—way below the usual 144 fps on my monitor. After restarting, I got a CPU temperature warning in the BIOS, which caught me off guard since I’m using an AIO cooler. I’m not sure if the AIO is still working; the lights are off, and I don’t know what the pump sounds like. It’s old—at least 7 years since purchase—but I have no idea how long it should last. I’m pretty sure it’s failed, but I wanted a second opinion before buying a replacement. Thanks in advance!
Another forum mentions an average lifespan of 5 to 7 years based on usage, which suggests it might be nearing the end of its life. I’m not very familiar with AIOs, but I’m curious—do you use your computer often and/or run the AIO at high speeds?
It's true, I've used it frequently and it has survived two major updates to the system.
It seems to be a Corsair H110i. Reading the pump speed in the BIOS might be tricky, so you may need to check another source. The radiator looks a bit dusty, though it’s not completely blocked—could that be the issue?
If the pump fan isnt spinning the state of the rad wont make a difference as theres no water running through it anyway. @Leviathen @venomtail , do you know if corsair AIOs have any software that can be used to read pump speed? I use Fan Control which has a pump speed sensor in it, so maybe try that? also just recommend, great programme for fan speed and curve customisation
Many users rely on their AIO's built-in firmware, which connects to the CPU_FAN header rather than components like AIO_PUMP. This bypasses BIOS restrictions that halt boot when no signal is received. The firmware gathers fan data and translates it into operational commands for the system.
Interesting question—why isn't this considered during BIOS setup?