create account

Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation by rishi556

View this thread on: hive.blogpeakd.comecency.com
· @rishi556 ·
$11.00
Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation
Well, I sort of dove right in and bought a AIO and installed it. I ended up getting the Corsair H110i RGB White because it was white and it fit with my build. 

Installation of this was quite possibly the hardest thing I had to do with the entire PC build process. It took a lot longer than I thought it would and it had a lot more problems than anything else. 


<center>![IMG_2678.JPG](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/J1tLV1OE-IMG_2678.JPG)
<sub>Ignore the mess of cables</sub></center>

Opening it up, it looked very nice especially with the white fans and radiator. 

![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.19.12 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/88ePbY4K-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.19.1220PM.png)

It was pre setup for Intel sockets and I had to swap it out for the AMD ones. I initially put on the wrong AMD one(I and had to remove it and put it back on, luckily it was just an easy pull). 


![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.19.59 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/a0TJvp5P-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.19.5920PM.png)

After that was the installation of the fans onto the radiator. The fans are very nice looking Corsair LL 120mm fans, the white ones which sell for $40 each. After that I had to install the would thing onto the case. Luckily with my NZXT case, I had a piece I could remove out of the case to install the radiator onto it and it made it a lot easier.


![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.24.10 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/c8aM5n0l-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.24.1020PM.png)


After that I had to install the block onto the CPU. That took quite a while as I got confused on how to do it. At the end I figured it out and installed it. No thermal paste needed as it had pre included thermal paste. 

After that it was just a bunch of cables that I had to plug in. The cables from the fan connected to the pump which connected to a sata power cable and one to a usb header on the mother board. 


![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.25.15 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/rRtTCj32-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.25.1520PM.png)


And I thought I was done, but the first problem popped up, I couldn't get the RGB light on the pump to light up. I was wondering what I was doing wrong and after some googling I realized that my power supply had a 4 pin sata and it needed a 5 pin sata cable to light that up. Cheapening out on my power supply caused this problem as most people said that most new power supplies should have a 5 pin sata cable on the corsair discord channel where I went to ask to see if I could buy an adapter to get this working(spoiler alert: I can't unless I build my own). 


<center>![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.28.37 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/TKV9IN3j-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.28.3720PM.png)
<sub>Notice how on the left there's only 4 gold pins, I need 5 of them to activate the RGB on the pump block</sub></center>


Then when running the PC, I realized my CPU was running really hot, reaching up to 60 C when not doing anything at all. With the help with the fantastic @kyle I realized that I might have gotten some dried out thermal paste on the block. I opened it up and look at that, there was like no thermal paste on it at all.


![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.31.28 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/cQRelVMw-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.31.2820PM.png)

I don't have an image of what the CPU looked like during that time, but trust me, there was nothing on that either. So I went to best buy and bought some Corsair thermal paste(it was the only one they had) and applied that and reinstalled the pump block.

![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.32.38 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/0XfUTIgr-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.32.3820PM.png)

And that did it(and changing the power settings to balanced instead of Ultra). I had great thermal performance, idling around 30 C and going up to about 60 C with workload on it. Plus best of all, it's near silent. Only way I can hear the pump is when I have it set to extreme mode, which I never do.


![Screen Shot 20201201 at 2.34.11 PM.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/rishi556/VQHWd9dN-Screen20Shot202020-12-0120at202.34.1120PM.png)

@scrooger told me I should undervolt my CPU if I wanted to get even better thermal performance and I plan on taking a look at that today or tomorrow depending on when I finish putting up the christmas lights. The initial installation took me about an hour and a half and then I spent about another 2 hours of troubleshooting and finally another 45ish minutes to reinstall the pump block with the new thermal paste. This was quite a bit longer than how long the initial build took. 
👍  , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and 412 others
properties (23)
authorrishi556
permlinkupgrading-my-cpu-cooler-part-2-bought-it-and-insta-1606855102
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-196387","pc","building","technology","aio","watercooler"],"app":"stemsocial"}
created2020-12-01 20:38:27
last_update2020-12-01 20:38:27
depth0
children7
last_payout2020-12-08 20:38:27
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value5.660 HBD
curator_payout_value5.336 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length4,796
author_reputation133,135,780,784,164
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,769,118
net_rshares47,278,112,571,557
author_curate_reward""
vote details (476)
@cwow2 ·
$0.03
It looks so neat! :D 

!tan
👍  ,
properties (23)
authorcwow2
permlinkre-rishi556-qkomoh
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-196387"],"app":"peakd/2020.11.4"}
created2020-12-01 22:33:54
last_update2020-12-01 22:33:54
depth1
children1
last_payout2020-12-08 22:33:54
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.013 HBD
curator_payout_value0.013 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length27
author_reputation209,946,401,049,143
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,770,434
net_rshares210,828,908,225
author_curate_reward""
vote details (2)
@tan.bot ·
<center>
<sup>Congratulations, @cwow2 You Successfully Trended The Post Shared By @rishi556.</sup>
<sup>You Utilized <b>3/3</b> Daily Summon Bot Calls.</sup>
---
<sup>[TAN Current Market Price](https://hive-engine.com/?p=market&t=TAN) : <b>0.705 HIVE</b></sup>
</center>
properties (22)
authortan.bot
permlink20201201t223407720z
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"tags":["tan","tangent"],"app":"tan-bot/1.1","format":"markdown"}
created2020-12-01 22:34:09
last_update2020-12-01 22:34:09
depth2
children0
last_payout2020-12-08 22:34:09
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length270
author_reputation44,172,891,181
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,770,443
net_rshares0
@hivebuzz ·
Congratulations @rishi556! You have completed the following achievement on the Hive blockchain and have been rewarded with new badge(s) :

<table><tr><td><img src="https://images.hive.blog/60x70/http://hivebuzz.me/@rishi556/replies.png?202012030108"></td><td>You got more than 4750 replies. Your next target is to reach 5000 replies.</td></tr>
</table>

<sub>_You can view your badges on [your board](https://hivebuzz.me/@rishi556) and compare yourself to others in the [Ranking](https://hivebuzz.me/ranking)_</sub>
<sub>_If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word_ `STOP`</sub>



**Do not miss the last post from @hivebuzz:**
<table><tr><td><a href="/hivebuzz/@hivebuzz/pud-202012-feedback"><img src="https://images.hive.blog/64x128/https://i.imgur.com/zHjYI1k.jpg"></a></td><td><a href="/hivebuzz/@hivebuzz/pud-202012-feedback">Feedback from the December 1st Hive Power Up Day</a></td></tr></table>
properties (22)
authorhivebuzz
permlinkhivebuzz-notify-rishi556-20201203t013214000z
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"image":["http://hivebuzz.me/notify.t6.png"]}
created2020-12-03 01:32:12
last_update2020-12-03 01:32:12
depth1
children0
last_payout2020-12-10 01:32:12
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length942
author_reputation369,398,537,971,968
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,787,549
net_rshares0
@mytechtrail ·
That picture of the pump block looks like there is a protective plastic cover over the  thermal paste..
👍  
properties (23)
authormytechtrail
permlinkre-rishi556-qkp2pj
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-196387"],"app":"peakd/2020.11.4"}
created2020-12-02 04:20:06
last_update2020-12-02 04:20:06
depth1
children1
last_payout2020-12-09 04:20:06
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length103
author_reputation19,007,675,085,002
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,773,746
net_rshares7,991,096
author_curate_reward""
vote details (1)
@rishi556 ·
There actually is none, corsair used a loose plastic covering over the whole block instead of just a sticker over the thermal paste. I checked when I had it out. Considering that the reapplication of the thermal paste fixed it, I'm pretty sure thats where the problem was.
👍  ,
properties (23)
authorrishi556
permlinkre-mytechtrail-qkp2ta
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"tags":["hive-196387"],"app":"peakd/2020.11.4"}
created2020-12-02 04:22:21
last_update2020-12-02 04:22:21
depth2
children0
last_payout2020-12-09 04:22:21
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length272
author_reputation133,135,780,784,164
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,773,760
net_rshares47,374,843,886
author_curate_reward""
vote details (2)
@steemstem ·
re-rishi556-upgrading-my-cpu-cooler-part-2-bought-it-and-insta-1606855102-20201204t130114161z
<div class='text-justify'> <div class='pull-left'>
 <img src='https://stem.openhive.network/images/stemsocialsupport7.png'> </div>

Thanks for your contribution to the STEMsocial community. Feel free to join us on discord to get to know the rest of us!

Please consider <a href="https://hivesigner.com/sign/update-proposal-votes?proposal_ids=%5B91%5D&amp;approve=true">supporting our funding proposal</a>, <a href="https://hivesigner.com/sign/account_witness_vote?approve=1&witness=stem.witness">approving our witness</a> (@stem.witness) or delegating to the @stemsocial account (for some ROI).

Thanks for using the <a href='https://stem.openhive.network'>STEMsocial app</a>, which gives you stronger support. Including @stemsocial as a beneficiary could yield even more support next time.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />
properties (22)
authorsteemstem
permlinkre-rishi556-upgrading-my-cpu-cooler-part-2-bought-it-and-insta-1606855102-20201204t130114161z
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"app":"stemsocial"}
created2020-12-04 13:01:15
last_update2020-12-04 13:01:15
depth1
children0
last_payout2020-12-11 13:01:15
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length814
author_reputation262,017,435,115,313
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,807,694
net_rshares0
@tan.app ·
<center>
<sup>Congratulations @rishi556, You Earned <b>0.384 TAN</b> & Curators Made <b>0.268 TAN</b>.</sup>

<img src="https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/theguruasia/DWYqznFx-TANToken70.png" alt="tangent.token">

---
<sup>Join [CORE / VAULT Token Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/XYMrvyr) or Trade [TANGENT Token](https://hive-engine.com/?p=market&t=TAN)</sup>
<sup>[TAN Current Market Price](https://hive-engine.com/?p=market&t=TAN) : <b>0.725 HIVE</b></sup>
</center>
properties (22)
authortan.app
permlink20201205t021627564z
categoryhive-196387
json_metadata{"tags":["tan","tangent"],"app":"tan-bot/1.1","format":"markdown"}
created2020-12-05 02:16:27
last_update2020-12-05 02:16:27
depth1
children0
last_payout2020-12-12 02:16:27
cashout_time1969-12-31 23:59:59
total_payout_value0.000 HBD
curator_payout_value0.000 HBD
pending_payout_value0.000 HBD
promoted0.000 HBD
body_length486
author_reputation164,160,871,793
root_title"Upgrading My CPU Cooler Part 2- Bought It And Installation"
beneficiaries[]
max_accepted_payout1,000,000.000 HBD
percent_hbd10,000
post_id100,816,425
net_rshares0