NZXT Kraken x62 faulty pump or not?

fpstecj

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I have a NZXT Kraken X62 AIO Cooler, less than a week old. Its cooling an i7 4790k. On silent mode it is just that.. you cant hear a peep. But whenever i set the pump to performance mode or above, i get this clicking sound. Sounds like a HDD working hard. The pump is connected to cpu1 at 100% power.
Temps are great: Idle 22-26c
Load: 42-50c (bf1, pubg is actually around 42 max).

I just want to know if this noise is normal. Sometimes it goes away briefly, i have been told it maybe air bubbles so i tried tilting the pc etc and i heard the bubbles escape, but when placing it back down slowly, the sound came back :( . It isnt deafening, i actually cant even hear it over the fans or unless i put my ear to the top of the case (carbide 400c). But if its faulty i want to swap it out. Check this video below...It shows the pump, and it starts off in silent mode, then performance and finally 100% pump speed. Please any advice would be great! Not sure if you need anymore specs but if you do please ask and i will post them here.

Thanks in advance

https://youtu.be/_SJhoVyhN64
 
Solution
Be glad the pump is pumping.....temps are fine...great, in fact.

If fan noise is an issue, might be able to fit Noctua fans to the radiator; they are near silent!

fpstecj

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UPDATE!!! So i returned the cooler today and swapped for a new one. This one doesnt make the clicking sound at all, just the hum of the motor! Ive heard a lot of people wondering about the sound of the x62, i can confirm that the clicking sound shouldnt be there, its possibly too much air in the system. Hope this helps people