Corsair h100i pump noise is this normal?

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Hi there, I am new to these forums and have recently purchased the Corsair H100i v2 from Amazon to pair with my i7 8700k. I am posting here as I would like advice on the noise my aio pump is making, it makes an audible hum/buzzing sound. It is not terribly loud but noticeable particularly at idle loads. I would like some help to diagnose if this is normal or in fact an issue as I can still exchange it through amazon should it be necessary, although it should be noted my temperatures are 28 degrees idle and under stress test only hitting 60 degrees on my i7 8700k which is really good performance wise. It is just the noise that worries me into thinking I may have a defective unit. 

Here is a youtube video of the pump sound and my build:


https://youtu.be/5TW_p3mYgUY

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts and advice as I can return it if necessary. Thanks :)
 
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It shouldn't buzz. Is it like a vibration kind of buzz or does it sound like it may be electrical? I've used Corsairs H55's in two different systems and the only thing I ever hear (and that's only if my head is in the case) is a slight gurgling from the pump.

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It shouldn't buzz. Is it like a vibration kind of buzz or does it sound like it may be electrical? I've used Corsairs H55's in two different systems and the only thing I ever hear (and that's only if my head is in the case) is a slight gurgling from the pump.
 
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I posted a video of it, it's sort of an electrical buzz I guess, I just wanted an opinion to see if it sounded normal but my previous aio I couldn't hear the pump like that