What steps can I take to reduce the RPM of my liquid cooler pump?
What steps can I take to reduce the RPM of my liquid cooler pump?
since installing my new h115i liquid cooler with my i7 7700k, temperatures have stayed low, but my pump speed is around 1950 rpm and the fans run at 900-1000. friends mention their systems are silent, which is frustrating because my pump keeps making noise.
Well I would say you're not worrying too much. I have the 7700k with the h115i, and my pump is always running at full speed because it's not the strongest pump available, but it gets the job done. I barely hear the pump itself; I only notice the case fans more. It's only running at about 700 rpm, while the fans are loud when they're maxed out. I can just hear them from a meter away. Probably something is set up incorrectly—since I can customize the curve for my h115i fans, and the group settings make a big difference. If the h115i were used instead, it would shut off at high liquid temperatures. With the CPU package, they would adjust too much.
Are you utilizing Corsair's Link app for controlling fans and pump speeds? It could also be useful to share a photo of your setup and the cooler's installation. From my investigation, it seems RPM shouldn't produce excessive noise, and I'm wondering if there might be an air bubble stuck in the cooling block.
Are you using Corsair's Link app for fans and pump speeds? You may also want to share a photo of your setup and how the cooler is installed. From my findings, it seems RPM shouldn't be making noise, and I think there might be an air bubble in the cooling block.
when running quietly or at full performance, the pump shouldn't be noisy. what does the sound resemble? isn't it the fans? those in the cooler tend to work hard when they speed up. how were your fans connected? are they linked to the h115i module or directly to the motherboard?
The issue is finding a way to reduce the RPM on a pump that moves only 0.9 Liters per minute. It seems you're aiming for lower performance rather than higher speed, focusing more on noise reduction.