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ricecrispi · 08-02-2005, 06:17 PM

This kit is a swiftech kit rebranded. mcp350, mcw6002, 120mm.
I don't think the blockage would be a problem on these WC blocks.
Diode might be a problem.

I never used the pump before..... Might be pump problems. If the WB is hot and you need fans to cool it, not enough flow. CPU idle temp should be 28-32 C with those coolant temps not 35C. Essentially the waterblock is acting as heatsink and fans are cooling it.

Easy solution is to take everything out and put it back in instead of troubleshooting.
If you still have probems then you might get a better idea which one it is.

I would also remount. Some peple here have more experience than i do mount blocks and they still run into mounting problems on rare occasion. I mount 3-5 times to compare results. Once i find a good mean I try to repeat what i did exactly the same. I mean sometimes directions aren't always correct.....

08-02-2005, 06:17 PM	#11
ricecrispi Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: california Posts: 429	This kit is a swiftech kit rebranded. mcp350, mcw6002, 120mm. I don't think the blockage would be a problem on these WC blocks. Diode might be a problem. I never used the pump before..... Might be pump problems. If the WB is hot and you need fans to cool it, not enough flow. CPU idle temp should be 28-32 C with those coolant temps not 35C. Essentially the waterblock is acting as heatsink and fans are cooling it. Easy solution is to take everything out and put it back in instead of troubleshooting. If you still have probems then you might get a better idea which one it is. I would also remount. Some peple here have more experience than i do mount blocks and they still run into mounting problems on rare occasion. I mount 3-5 times to compare results. Once i find a good mean I try to repeat what i did exactly the same. I mean sometimes directions aren't always correct.....