Antec Kuhler H20 Overheating!

[Rob951]

Hello everyone,

I recently installed an Antec Kuhler H20 for MSI's P67A-GD65 motherboard. When I check the temps in BIOS it says my CPU is at 96 degrees! The PC then turns off after a few minutes. When I touch the Antec pump (attaches to CPU), the small metal round plate is extremely hot.

I called Antec and they told me to disable the Cool N Quiet feature in the BIOS. I've looked everywhere and I can't find this feature. Does anyone know where it is in MSI's Click Bios?

 

[LePhuronn]

Your cooler isn't seated properly or the thermal paste has been messed up.

Take the cooler off, clean the thermal paste off, apply a new blob (you'll have to buy some) and check it's all mounted properly.

Also make sure the pump is actually plugged in and running at full power - if you've got it attached to a fan header on your board, make sure fan speed is set to full in the BIOS for that header, otherwise the pump won't be getting enough power and won't run.

 

[bdcrlsn]

Cool N Quiet is an AMD technology. They probably meant SpeedStep, which is what Intel calls it. I also don't know why they'd tell you to disable it. SpeedStep/Cool N Quiet downclock a CPU during idle to reduce temperatures.

 

[antec_jessie]

LePhuronn is exactly right on all points. If you continue to have issues, shoot me an email at VIP@Antec.com

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