Not using link but I can monitor the speed of the pump with the DB software. My pump is only connected to a header at the bottom of my motherboard. This gives it power and allows the software to monitor the system.
I have the 6600k so my temps are probably slightly lower, but even when I boost the voltage past 1.3v I barely notice any temperature changes. This kit is also extremely quiet compared to my custom loops.
My suggestion would be to remove the cooler, clean it along with the heat spreader on the CPU, and then use some good TIM before you reinstall the AIO. You should be able to test the pump with a regular USB cable, theoretically...
I already did this twice, made ZERO difference... and when I go from stock voltage to 1.3v I get like a 10c increase in my temps. At stock 1.145v 4.0GHZ I get 50-55c gaming, 65c stress test, @ 1.3v 4.5ghz I get around 60-65c gaming, 70-75c stress test. So its about 10c more when I'm overclocked. I'd like to keep my temps below 70c at all times even stress testing.
Also what do you mean by DB software? and which header is your pump connected to? I have my pump wire on the CPU_FAN header and idk where to monitor it, Corsair Link just shows fan speeds and temps doesn't show pump or anything else. Could someone walk me through how to see the pump speed without corsair link?
Basically I have my fans connector to a splitter which then goes to my pump then the pump 4 pin goes to CPU_header and then I have it connect VIA SATA for power. I followed the Corsair directions to a T when I installed this so it should be setup just like everyone elses minus the Link cable.
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