My girlfriend transplanted all of her computer parts into a new case but the water cooling system doesn't seem to be working correctly. The cpu is idling around 50C at the moment and from watching the bubbles collecting in the tubes, the coolant doesn't seem to be moving around. The familiar water pumping sound is also gone, we never hear the water moving around like we used to.
Specs: CPU: i7 960 GPU: Nvidia GTX 480 PSU: 1000W Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold Motherboard: Asus P6X58D Watercooling system: Rasa 750 RS360 + the appropriate EVGA water block for the GPU. Coolant: PrimoChill ICE.
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When she first turned it on I saw the coolant being pumped through the system briefly but the tubes didn't fully fill. She added more coolant so the tubes would fill up. After running it for a bit the CPU hung around 50C and the GPU around 40C. After playing some games it went to CPU: 60C, GPU: 48C. She also noted that all the tubes were very hot when we're guessing some of them should be cool coming out of the radiator or something.
We're pretty sure the radiator is working as there is a ton of heat being kicked out by the fans on it. I'm wondering if she might have damaged the pump in the process of cleaning and rinsing the thing in the sink. I wasn't around when she cleaned it so I'm not sure what was done.
Those temps aren't bad at all especially while under load, what are your temps usually? However it is either a blockage in the pipes or a pump problem, and I would assume the temps are usually great with the cooling installed.
Just really meticulously check the pump and make sure to have a look at the wires going in and out of it. If there are any kinks, breaks or twists in the wire then that will be your problem. Try gently shaking the pump too just too see if you can hear anything rattling inside, if so you might have a blockage or a faulty part.
Another tip is to check how hot the pump gets while running, but I'm not sure how you can determine whether the pump is a heat source itself or not.
Your supposed to run the pump only, for 10minutes while you bleed the system...
My guess is that your system has massive amounts of air in it (mostly in the radiator) still and that's the reason the pump isn't moving the water. Or the pump is fried.
Also looking at the pictures, your plumbing doesn't look correct. It should be Pump/reservoir -> CPU -> GPU -> Radiator ->pump/reservoir, while you have it going Pump/reservior -> GPU -> Radiator -> CPU -> Pump/reservoir. I'm not 100% sure about it but EVERY Custom water-cooling guide I've read says the first way.
Take the Radiator off the top of the case and set it upright behind the case (so the inlet/outlet nozzels are on top), turn on the pump and rock the radiator side-to-side until air stops comming out.
On May 25 2012 13:58 TSBspartacus wrote: Those temps aren't bad at all especially while under load, what are your temps usually? However it is either a blockage in the pipes or a pump problem, and I would assume the temps are usually great with the cooling installed.
Just really meticulously check the pump and make sure to have a look at the wires going in and out of it. If there are any kinks, breaks or twists in the wire then that will be your problem. Try gently shaking the pump too just too see if you can hear anything rattling inside, if so you might have a blockage or a faulty part.
Another tip is to check how hot the pump gets while running, but I'm not sure how you can determine whether the pump is a heat source itself or not.
The temps are horrible. WaterCooling systems usually Idle just above Ambient temp (~24-25C) while sustaining under 50C under benchmarking (prime95 and so on). I'm talking about CPU Temps.
The coolant is definitly moving (probably very slow). This can mean the pump is connected to the PSU wrongly, or that rail has already too much load. If it was not moving, your CPU would flat out shut itself down to prevent damage in about 40 seconds. Your temps are too high for idle but not that terrible for load, especially the GPU temp.
What are your ambient temps?
Another possible reason is a tube in a bad arc and creating a break in the line (bent too much), so check that just in case.
Pumps are kinda goofy. Some last forever others die in weeks. Have you noticed if the pump vibrates while the pc is on?
Well so far cant figure out more options. Good luck !
Looking closely at your rig, so many bubbles! Large scary bubbles! Bleed it more! Or you can try a different coolant. Cheap coolant Ive heard isnt very good.
bleed the system (google for tutorials or follow this one: )
My CPU idles at 38 @4.4Ghz on my little h70, so something is 100% wrong here, and clearly the giant air pockets caught you the loop are contributing the most to that, fix that and then see.
iTzSnypah is exagerating as to how effective water cooling is, if you're not overclocking then yes, expect those temps or possibly better, but there's absolutely no reason to invest that much into a cooling solution if you're running at stock or just above.
On May 25 2012 13:58 TSBspartacus wrote: Those temps aren't bad at all especially while under load, what are your temps usually? However it is either a blockage in the pipes or a pump problem, and I would assume the temps are usually great with the cooling installed.
Just really meticulously check the pump and make sure to have a look at the wires going in and out of it. If there are any kinks, breaks or twists in the wire then that will be your problem. Try gently shaking the pump too just too see if you can hear anything rattling inside, if so you might have a blockage or a faulty part.
Another tip is to check how hot the pump gets while running, but I'm not sure how you can determine whether the pump is a heat source itself or not.
The temps are horrible. WaterCooling systems usually Idle just above Ambient temp (~24-25C) while sustaining under 50C under benchmarking (prime95 and so on). I'm talking about CPU Temps.
Yeah I meant just in general as in its safe to run, ofc its bad for water cooling sorry.