Corsair H110iGT insane idle temperatures

Mathragh · Jun 11, 2016

I understand your hesitation regarding RMA-ing a part. However I must stand by others in this thread regarding RMA's dealt with by Corsair. Also had a defective pump on a H100(non-i) unit that I didn't even buy myself, but got from a friend. Regardless, after recieving my RMA request they told me to send the unit. After only 4 days I had a new cooler delivered to me at home, a H100i (!).

It's just anecdotal evidence, but stories like these seem quite prevalent with corsair, way more so than with other manufacturers.

RejZoR · Jun 11, 2016

Ok, it might sound stupid, but have you peeled off the protective plastic layer on the water block? I've seen countless scenarios where people and even lazy companies have left them on which creates insulation barrier and you get exactly the same temps as you're getting. In idle.

Just to rule everything out...

EDIT:
Nevermind, missed the part where you said it gradually became like this, not from the start...

RandomSadness · Jun 13, 2016

Is there a Corsair representative I could easily contact here?

stinger608 · Jun 13, 2016

RandomSadness said:
Is there a Corsair representative I could easily contact here?

Hmm, I don't recall seeing a Corsair rep posting on here. I could be wrong though. Maybe contact @W1zzard as he would know for sure.

DeathtoGnomes · Jun 13, 2016

I'm leaning toward the propeller came loose from the shaft.

So:
1. If money isnt an issue and you do buy another AIO then you still have a 2nd AIO that may only need a pump fix as suggested. :twitch:

2. RMA takes forever so buying a new AIO might still be faster. :banghead:

3. If the pump is not fixable atleast you still have a spare radiator.

newtekie1 · Jun 13, 2016

DeathtoGnomes said:
RMA takes forever so buying a new AIO might still be faster.

Last time I did an RMA with corsair they had an advanced RMA option.

DeathtoGnomes · Jun 13, 2016

newtekie1 said:
Last time I did an RMA with corsair they had an advanced RMA option.

depends how long your patience lasts.

i7Baby · Jun 25, 2016

RandomSadness said:
Is it dying? Two days ago, I noticed in-game temperatures were +10°C higher than they usually are on the same load. Yesterday, idling was in the +40°C range which got me concerned. I decided to change the thermal paste, but it didn't help at all. Now, they're insanely high. What's weird is that the radiator is cold, however one tube is very hot while the other one is as cold as the radiator. It is probably the tube that is supposed to take the heat out of the CPU. What can I expect now? Will it "fix itself", or should I replace the unit? That's very disappointing for a kit that expensive being just a year old.

Quick screenshot of the actual temperatures:

1.87V!!!!! Do a bios reset and try again.

qurotro · Jul 8, 2016

Caring1 said:
If you don't want to RMA it, take it out and open it up to see what is wrong, it may be possible to fix it if it is something as simple as the shaft spinning in the impeller, thread lock compound should hold it.
If the impeller is broken there isn't much you can do unless you are handy with manufacturing and modding.

NOT A GOOD IDEA
I did buy a used Corsair H80i that has the same problem as op does...once I took it apart, it wont run again...cuz there is a tiny wiring to the motor of the pump<there is an PCB that control the motor on top, remove that PCB then to the propeller>..and that wiring is so short that you cant disassemble the pump blades without breaking it...
Additionally, the coolant went bad when i took it apart, clogging the unit.

DeathtoGnomes · Jul 8, 2016

qurotro said:
NOT A GOOD IDEA
I did buy a used Corsair H80i that has the same problem as op does...once I took it apart, it wont run again...cuz there is a tiny wiring to the motor of the pump<there is an PCB that control the motor on top, remove that PCB then to the propeller>..and that wiring is so short that you cant disassemble the pump blades without breaking it...
Additionally, the coolant went bad when i took it apart, clogging the unit.

wires are easily fixed, but all that looks pretty nasty, good luck

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Corsair H110iGT insane idle temperatures

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