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You're right about the pipes, but if you can't mount it that way just make sure the pump isn't at the highest point. That way it will avoid air bubbles getting in it.
My build started with a 6600k and after a year I upgraded to a 6700k which cost me £30 after selling my old CPU. It was a worthwhile upgrade 3 years ago, but now I'd be looking at something newer tbh.
That's probably your issue then.
An i5 is no match to the same gen i7 these days. I've seen games run at 60% load on an i7 that are pegged at 98/99% on the i5.
I'm going to assume it's a Mk3 Clio as you have 1.2 Ripcurl under your name.
If that's the case then they have some of the worst indicator/headlight stalks ever made. The contacts inside break and can make turning the lights on and off very intermittent. It sounds like you need a new stalk to...
I'm now wondering whether it's because I moved everything around and cleaned some old dusty boxes whilst tidying up.
The pc would have been on when I was doing that so hopefully it's a one off.
I think being in isolation for 2 weeks didn't help this.
Also, that is the only intake on the case. My old one used the front and both sides so didn't have build up in one place.
@Moonshot This is what you want for the OS.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/samsung-970-evo-plus-250gb-m.2-2280-pci-e-3.0-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-hd-23x-sa.html
A separate drive for your Windows installation. You don't want everything on one drive because if you have to reinstall windows (which is more often than you think) you'll lose everything else with it....
AMD or Nvidia - it really doesn't matter this time by the looks of it. This can only be a good thing for everyone as increased competition should help push the prices down.
Noisy air coolers are why I went with an AIO.
I had a H80i before and that lasted a good 5 years before I replaced it - purely because I had room for a bigger one 😂
I have my fans set to 40% max it it doesn't go over 60c.
I've been running a H100i for about 3 years now.
I did use the iCue software but found it rubbish in all honesty. I now run the older Corsair Link software which has better control over the pump and fans.
I would definitely consider an NZXT model if I was looking for one now though.