Corsair h100i was covered by case. Could it be damaged?

dardy77

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My CPU-cooler radiator was blocked by a cover on the case and I realised that it worked hard and hot air came out of it. Could it be damaged by heat or should I not worry about it? I've had the cooler in 2 days. I have a Corsair Carbide 330r case. Would be pleased if somebody answered me :)
 

dardy77

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Sorry man, forgot to write that I've had checked the CPU temp on 100% load while with cover and it reached 57 degrees max with i7 4770k 4,0 GHz OC and 26 degrees idle so it cooled quite well while covered. So that left me the worries that the radiator maybe could be damaged by it... I have removed the cover now and it is quite cool, though the problem is still that dust could be entering through the open areas of the top of the case and that is why I had the cover on in the first place.